The IP Strategy Summit — IP Defense: Silicon Valley

David Gross of Faegre Baker Daniels will join a panel on "Preparing for Litigation — A Defensive Perspective" at the IP Strategy Summit — IP Defense in Silicon Valley on October 16.

At some point, most companies are likely to be sued and brought into patent litigation. Proper preparation is vital. As the risks of patent litigation have increased over the last five to 10 years, so has complexity, and there are more and more factors to consider when defending. The panel will discuss what companies should expect, what is working, and what companies should fight at all costs.

Topics covered will include:

• Preparing for litigation — Validity of case, internal challenges, e-discovery and strategy
• Preparing for trial — Working with outside counsel and experts and cost structures
• Witness analysis — Storytelling through witnesses
• How to press the advantage
• How to bow out