About this Event
Plan to attend this full-day workshop in Missoula designed to help Montana startups navigate key legal and funding challenges. Sponsored by the Montana Bioscience Alliance, Montana Innovation Partnership, the Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance, and other partner organizations focused on Montana's technology entrepreneurs, this event will be led by experts from Perkins Coie and will cover essential topics such as business entity selection, startup funding structures, corporate governance, intellectual property strategies, and licensing agreements.
Benefits of Attending
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical takeaways that will help them navigate the complexities of building and scaling a business including:
- Insights into Corporate Structuring
- Understanding Intellectual Property Protection
- Legal & Licensing Guidance
- Expert & Peer Networking
- Practical Advice on Launching and Scaling
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of corporate governance, intellectual property, and licensing in a tech-focused startup:
- Entrepreneurs & Innovators
- Tech Founders & Co-Founders
- Startup Executives & Leadership Teams
- Investors & Venture Capitalists
- Legal & Compliance Professionals
- Technology Transfer Professionals
AGENDA:
9am: Introduction
9:15am: Corporate Presentation
Entity selection, investment types, corporate governance, founders' equity, equity compensation, hiring best practices
10:45am: Corporate Q&A
11:15am: Break
11:30am: Intellectual Property Presentation
Types of IP, patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, patentability, inventorship, due diligence, IP strategies
1pm: Box Lunches
1:15pm: Intellectual Property Q&A
1:45pm: Break
2pm: Licensing/Agreements Presentation
Patent licenses, collaboration agreements, MTAs, CRO & CMO agreements, sponsored research agreements, term sheets
3:30pm: Licensing/Agreements Q&A
4pm: Break
4:15pm: Office Hours/Round Tables
5pm: Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, United States
USD 0.00
