INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY &  FOREIGN BUSINESS PARTNER CONTRACT

FEBRUARY 22

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. LANSING

313 S. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI

MARCH 14

8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. SOUTHFIELD

28411 Northwestern Hwy Southfield

SEPTEMBER 12

12 p.m.-4 p.m.

GRAND RAPIDS

1700 E Beltline NE #200 Grand Rapids

TRADEMARK/SERVICE MARK READINESS

•                     Discussion of types of intellectual property

•                     Importance of protecting intellectual property, specifically name and trademark, in international markets

•                     Process and time frame for protecting intellectual property internationally, including alternative strategies

•                     Resources available to help combat infringement

•                     Tips on avoiding costly litigation and disputes related to U.S.

and international trademark infringement

FOREIGN AGENT/DISTRIBUTOR CONTRACT CHECKLIST

•                     Top 12 most important issues to address in contracts with foreign business partners

•                     How U.S. laws and regulations will impact the relationship• Resources available to help with due diligence regarding foreign business partners

•                     A foreign agent/distributor contract checklist