2021 SBDC: Intellectual Property in Government Contracting

This presentation by attorneys from the Government Contracts Practice Group of Wilmer & Lee will address intellectual property in federal government contracting from a big picture perspective, and then delve into issues concerning IP strategy, protecting your IP, and allocation of rights under different types of government contracts. 

According to experts, 66 percent of the $7 trillion market value of all public companies is attributable to intangible assets like trademarks, trade names, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Every company should be interested in protecting its intellectual property from uncompensated exploitation. Federal government contractors should know what they have, how to protect it, and whether compliance with government contract clauses will require them to give away valuable property.

Outline:

1. Introduction to Intellectual Property: Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, and Protecting Your Company's IP
2. Trademarks, Trade Names, Copyrights, and Patents - What They Are and How You Can Develop Your IP Portfolio To Create Additional Value For Your Company
3. Intellectual Property Rights Under Government Contracts - Allocation of Rights and Government Rights to Intellectual Property Under Various Types of Contracts
4. Conclusions and Questions