IP & Insolvency - Risks & Remedies Explored

Introduction

This new virtual classroom seminar will explore the implications of insolvency proceedings on intellectual property rights (‘IPR’).

The session will focus on risks and remedies for both licensees and security holders of IPR. You will learn about the key English-law insolvency procedures, the role and powers of the insolvency practitioner appointed to manage the affairs of the insolvent company, and the rights and protections available to IPR licensees, assignees, and security holders.

It will also provide practical guidance on how IPR is typically treated in insolvency proceedings, and how third parties can best protect their position.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Introduction to English insolvency procedures
• The role, duties, and powers of an insolvency office-holder - including how these differ between Administration and Liquidation
• Security rights over IPR - implications for lenders
• Software licensing ownership on insolvency
• Administrators’ right to repudiate a licence
• Liquidators’ right to disclaim a licence
• Can software licences be terminated contractually on insolvency?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.