Business Law Journal Symposium 2018 "Intellectual Property and the Law" Panel 1: A Portfolio of Protections: Using IP Strategically

Opening Remarks PANEL 1: A Portfolio of Protections: Using IP Strategically Panelists will explore various strategies to capitalize on and maximize the value of clients’ intellectual property assets. What does a new start-up venture need for IP before getting off the ground? How can trademark and copyright assets be protected through strategic estate planning? How can early-stage chemical and materials science-based companies successfully build patent and trade secret portfolios? John O'Banion, Managing Partner, O'Banion & Ritchey Brad Heisler, Founder & Principal, Heisler & Associates Kelley Way, Founder & Principal, The Law Offices of Kelley A. Way Todd Ostomel, Senior Associate, Squire Patton Boggs