Perry J. Viscounty, Chair, Global Intellectual Property Litigation Group, Latham & Watkins to Speak at KC’s Social Media & Its Impact on Non-Disclosure Agreements
New York, NY, January 25, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Perry J. Viscounty, Chair, Global Intellectual Property Litigation Group, Latham & Watkins will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Social Media & Its Impact on Agreements for Attorneys live Webcast”. This event is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.
For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Disclosure.html
Event Synopsis:
The emergence and meteoric rise of social media into the business world has turned issues surrounding non-disclosure agreements (NDA) upside down. Social media, with its fuzzy and ambiguous lines has completely changed the playing field with respect to NDAs. We are entering a new world of business here and you need to be in the know with respect to this most critical topic.
The Knowledge Congress has assembled a panel of speaker experts who will share their opinions in a two-hour webcast.
About Perry J. Viscounty
Perry J. Viscounty is a partner of Latham & Watkins and co-chair of the firm’s global Intellectual Property, Media and Technology Practice. He is the former chair of the Litigation Department in Orange County and the former chair of the firm's global Marketing Strategy Committee. Mr. Viscounty was recognized as a leading intellectual property attorney in the 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Chambers US legal guides. In 2009, Chambers cited him as “envied by peers as an exceptional trademark lawyer with a huge practice.” Most recently, Chambers US recognized him in the top tier rankings for Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets in their 2010 guide. He was also recognized in the 2007-2010 US Legal 500 guide for his patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets litigation work and in 2009 was viewed by his clients as “offering the best legal advice.” He has been cited in the Euromoney Institutional Investor Benchmark: Litigation guide for 2008-2010. In 2008, one CEO referred to the courtroom performance of a team led by partner Perry Viscounty in a five-week jury trial as “spectacular,” commenting that he has “taken a complex situation and [has] been extremely aggressive, hard working, diligent and completely dedicated to the task, and [has] given us valuable perspective and advice.”
Mr. Viscounty was also cited as a leading attorney in the 2007 US Legal 500 Litigation guide and named to the 2007 BTI Client Service All Star Team. He was named among the top IP Litigation Attorneys in California by Chambers US in 2006 and 2010, and one of the Top 30 Intellectual Property Lawyers in California by the Los Angeles Daily Journal in 2005.
In his practice, Mr. Viscounty handles intellectual property litigation with an emphasis on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets and licensing disputes. In addition, Mr. Viscounty advises clients on intellectual property and Internet related issues as well as domestic and international trademark prosecution.
Education
JD, University of Southern California Law School, 1987
BS, University of Southern California, 1984
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global leader in corporate, bank and project finance, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and complex business litigation.
For more information on Perry J. Viscounty and Latham & Watkins LLP, please visit: www.lw.com
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Disclosure.html
Event Synopsis:
The emergence and meteoric rise of social media into the business world has turned issues surrounding non-disclosure agreements (NDA) upside down. Social media, with its fuzzy and ambiguous lines has completely changed the playing field with respect to NDAs. We are entering a new world of business here and you need to be in the know with respect to this most critical topic.
The Knowledge Congress has assembled a panel of speaker experts who will share their opinions in a two-hour webcast.
About Perry J. Viscounty
Perry J. Viscounty is a partner of Latham & Watkins and co-chair of the firm’s global Intellectual Property, Media and Technology Practice. He is the former chair of the Litigation Department in Orange County and the former chair of the firm's global Marketing Strategy Committee. Mr. Viscounty was recognized as a leading intellectual property attorney in the 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Chambers US legal guides. In 2009, Chambers cited him as “envied by peers as an exceptional trademark lawyer with a huge practice.” Most recently, Chambers US recognized him in the top tier rankings for Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets in their 2010 guide. He was also recognized in the 2007-2010 US Legal 500 guide for his patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets litigation work and in 2009 was viewed by his clients as “offering the best legal advice.” He has been cited in the Euromoney Institutional Investor Benchmark: Litigation guide for 2008-2010. In 2008, one CEO referred to the courtroom performance of a team led by partner Perry Viscounty in a five-week jury trial as “spectacular,” commenting that he has “taken a complex situation and [has] been extremely aggressive, hard working, diligent and completely dedicated to the task, and [has] given us valuable perspective and advice.”
Mr. Viscounty was also cited as a leading attorney in the 2007 US Legal 500 Litigation guide and named to the 2007 BTI Client Service All Star Team. He was named among the top IP Litigation Attorneys in California by Chambers US in 2006 and 2010, and one of the Top 30 Intellectual Property Lawyers in California by the Los Angeles Daily Journal in 2005.
In his practice, Mr. Viscounty handles intellectual property litigation with an emphasis on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets and licensing disputes. In addition, Mr. Viscounty advises clients on intellectual property and Internet related issues as well as domestic and international trademark prosecution.
Education
JD, University of Southern California Law School, 1987
BS, University of Southern California, 1984
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global leader in corporate, bank and project finance, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and complex business litigation.
For more information on Perry J. Viscounty and Latham & Watkins LLP, please visit: www.lw.com
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.
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