Law School for the Tech Entrepreneur
Presented by T3
WHEN
- October 26, 2010 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
WHERE
- Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
- Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
- 1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
- Waltham, MA 02451
- Map
DESCRIPTION
Emerging technology companies and the entrepreneurs who found them face a number of potentially daunting challenges. One of these is the need to develop a general understanding of the relevant legal landscape and how to navigate through it.
Join us on October 26th when a panel of seasoned attorneys will provide an overview of the following topics:
- Common employment law issues for early-stage companies, including hiring issues; appropriate classification as independent contractor or employee; wage and hour issues; terminating the relationship; and noncompetes and other restrictive covenants.
- Intellectual property strategies, including the differences between trademarks, patents and copyrights and when and how to seek protection for each; and
- Practical approaches to managing litigation on a tight budget.
The panel will include the following Foley Hoag LLP attorneys: