Short description
During the start-up and growth phase of a company, it is important to know the relevant legal issues, avoid pitfalls – and involve an expert at the right time.
In just over two hours, the three speakers will sensitize you to the topics of patent protection, copyright and competition law, and the liability of the managing director of a GmbH.
program
16.30 Welcome and brief introduction of the speakers by Christian Heckemann
16.35 Lecture 1: Startups and patents – how to approach it sensibly?
Speaker: Axel Karl, Patent Attorney, X-IP Patent Attorneys Ltd.
• When is patent protection appropriate? What alternatives are there (trade secrets, designs, etc.)?
• How does a patent application work? In which countries should protection be sought?
• What costs can be expected?
• Funding programs for IP and application methods.
17.15 Lecture 2: Brand, domain and design – what you need to pay attention to as a startup
Speaker: Harald J. Mönch, Attorney at Law and Specialist Attorney for Intellectual Property Law, FASP Finck Sigl & Partner Attorneys at Law Tax Advisors mbB
• Avoidable mistakes with (company) names and brands
• Special features of domains and design
• Traps in copyright and competition law
• Funding and uncomplicated application (FASP Wirtschaftsberatungs GmbH)
17.55 Lecture 3: The liability of the managing director of a GmbH
Speaker: Dr. Christian Schröder, Attorney, GÖRG Partnership of Lawyers
• Legal requirements: entrepreneurial freedom and limits
• After the foundation comes the crisis? Dealing with insolvency risks
• Liability avoidance: prevention and insurance
6.35 pm Snacks and networking
Registration is via email to event@gategarching.com stating the lecture.
You can find more information about the event here.
