Attorney James Hanft warns to be careful with a mutual hold harmless provision when granting indemnity rights. #IPLSpring2022

“Combination claims is probably the area we fight the most with companies.” - Attorney James Hanft #IPLSpring2022

The proportionate share concept may be a potential solution to combination claims says Attorney Hanft. #IPLSpring2022

“Indemnity caps are always the last things that are discussed.” - Attorney James Hanft #IPLSpring2022

“There is no one size fits all approach. Get as much indemnity as you can.” - Attorney James Hanft #IPLSpring2022

Ready to hear about Prosecution Time Management: Defining Deadline- it may not mean what you think it means. #IPLSpring2022

The final deadline is not your deadline. Meeting this date should not be the goal as Attorney Tammy Rhodes explains. #IPLSpring2022

“Try to pick up a matter as little as possible.” - Attorney Tammy Rhodes #IPLSpring2022

“Not only do you need to stay up on the US laws, but you may also need to have familiarity with international laws and rules of practice while drafting.” - Attorney Dwayne Mason #IPLSpring2022

“Time is a depreciating asset.” - Attorney Dwayne Mason #IPLSpring2022

“Preparedness starts with a good disclosure and a good search.” - Attorney Dwayne Mason #IPLSpring2022

“When you fail to plan …you plan to fail.” - Attorney Dwayne Mason #IPLSpring2022

Attorney Dwayne Mason urges that the client needs to be kept in the loop at all times no matter what. #IPLSpring2022

Attorney Tammy Rhodes encourages participants to always review their dockets and keep them up to date. #IPLSpring2022

Gearing up to hear from Attorneys Emil Ali, Lynda Shely and Cassidy Chivers on Managing Malpractice Risks and Ethics Complaints in Intellectual Property. #IPLSpring2022

“A majority of IP malpractice claims involve conflicts.” Explains Attorney Chivers #IPLSpring2022

An engagement letter must clearly identify who IS the client and who is NOT. #IPLSpring2022

A termination letter is technically not necessary however it is best practice to use one. #IPLSpring2022

Attorney Chivers emphasizes that “Mistakes happen but it is how we deal with them that is extremely important.” #IPLSpring2022

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