(Source: MARKETWIRE)
Chipworks (www.chipworks.com), the world's leader in reverse
engineering and patent infringement analysis for semiconductors and
microelectronic systems, is pleased to announce that it will be
hosting two workshop sessions during the LES Annual Meeting, October
18 - 21, 2009, at the San Francisco Marriott. These sessions feature
senior licensing professionals from some of the top Fortune 500
companies and will offer valuable insights to leveraging IP assets
during uncertain economic times. Chipworks is a Silver Sponsor of the
LES Annual Meeting.
"Increasingly, companies striving to grow their business in tough
times are seeking innovative strategies to leverage and expand their
IP assets," said Julia Elvidge, President, Chipworks. "Identifying
patents that are valuable for generating licensing revenue and then
being able to enforce them with infringement analysis helps to
maximize the value of any portfolio."
Ms. Elvidge will be joined by Scott Hover-Smoot, Vice President and
General Counsel, Xilinx, Hiro Seki, General Manager, IP Division,
Renesas Technology and Horace Ng, Director of IP at Marvell, in a
session entitled "Finding Diamonds In The Rough: Leveraging IP
Transactions In Difficult Financial Times," taking place October 20,
from 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm. Panelists will share best practices for
assessing patent value for licensing, acquisition or sale purposes.
The second session entitled "Patent Acquisition Due Diligence:
Managing IP Transactions In Difficult Financial Times" will take
place on Wednesday, October 21, from 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm. Mike Thumm,
Vice President, Intellectual Property Services, Chipworks will be
joined by Micky Minhas, Vice President, Patent Counsel, Qualcomm Inc.
and David Su, Director, Advanced Technology Business Legal Division,
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. The panelists will
discuss perspectives on the due diligence process and how it can
impact a decision to invest in or walk away from what may initially
appear to be a lucrative acquisition opportunity.
To learn more about how Chipworks helps IP Groups and their outside
counsel achieve favorable outcomes during patent licensing
negotiation, litigation and acquisition, please visit the Chipworks
Booth (#41) or visit the company's web site at
www.chipworks.com/intellectual_property_services.aspx.
About Chipworks
Chipworks is the recognized leader in reverse engineering and patent
infringement analysis of semiconductors and electronic systems. The
company's ability to analyze the circuitry and physical composition
of these systems makes them a key partner in the success of the
world's largest semiconductor and microelectronics companies.
Intellectual property groups and their legal counsel trust Chipworks
for success in patent licensing and litigation -- earning hundreds of
millions of dollars in patent licenses and saving as much in royalty
payments. Research & Development and Product Management rely on
Chipworks for success in new product design and launch, saving
hundreds of millions of dollars in design and earning even more
through superior product design and faster launches. Headquartered in
Canada, Chipworks maintains offices in the USA, Japan, Korea, and
Taiwan.
Media Contact:
Phyllis Grabot
phyllis@corridorcomms.com
805.341.7269
SOURCE: Chipworks
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