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COMING SOON ON THE IP CHAT CHANNEL™: ESSENTIALS AND PITFALLS IN DRAFTING IP PROVISIONS IN COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS
Join the IP Chat Channel™ on Thursday, February 19 at 2:00pm ET for a webinar that will cover key aspects for both disclosing and receiving parties to consider when drafting commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, joint development agreements, supply or vendor agreements, service agreements, and manufacturing agreements. The webinar’s panel JENNIFER CARNAHAN (Dow Chemical Co.), LELAND HANSEN (McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.) and WILLIAM TINKER (Caterpillar Inc.) will also address IP ownership and indemnification in the context of commercial relationships.
IP Chat Channel™ webinars are free for IPO members. Advance registration is required. CLE offered in most states.
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WHERE TO FIND WRITING EXPERTS
Excellent Book — Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing was published last month by DAVID WEINZWEIG. He’s a Vice Chief Judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals. His book is practical as well as entertaining. Chapter headings (“mantras”) include: Be Aware of the Audience; Be Clear and Concrete; Be Concise; Be Cohesive and Coherent; Be Compelling; and Be Credible. It’s on Amazon for $59.95, hard cover, 321 pages.
Other Judges — Several prominent members of the judiciary have published books and articles on writing — for instance, ROBERT BACHARACH, 10th U.S. Circuit; RUGGERO ALDISERT, formerly 3rd U.S. Circuit; and, last but not least, U.S. Supreme Court Justices ELENA KAGAN and the late ANTONIN SCALIA.
Why the Courts? — The famous bank robber WILLIE SUTTON, when asked why he robbed banks, replied, “That’s where the money is.” Courts are places where writers are. Writing is their stock in trade.
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