gate-legal: Current legal topics for startups – General Data Protection Regulation and IP protection
Agenda:
4:00 PM: Welcome and brief introduction of the speakers by gate Managing Director Christian Heckemann
4:15 p.m.: Lecture 1: Effective IP protection in the startup phase
Speaker: Marcus Nothhelfer, ARQIS Lawyers
A perennial concern for young companies is the proper protection of concepts, inventions, and know-how, as well as software developments, designs, trademarks, logos, and brands. What options exist for effectively and cost-effectively protecting business models and newly acquired intellectual property?
- Patent, utility model, design, or copyright protection, etc. – what protection options are available and what are the differences? What do you really need and for what purpose?
- Protection of know-how and secrets, e.g. when addressing investors
- Typical pitfalls and risks
5:00 PM: Lecture 2: The new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Speaker: Dr. Philipp Maier, ARQIS Attorneys at Law
As of May 25, 2018, a new, uniform data protection law will apply throughout the EU. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) raises the level of protection and presents legal challenges for companies of all sizes. Whether big data, medical technology, or driver assistance system solutions: the new standards also apply to the business models of young startups. There's not much time left for the transition.
- overview
- Data protection in the area of sensitive data and new technologies
- Data protection compliance, minimum recommendations specifically for startups
6:00 PM: Snacks and networking
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