John Rapisardi of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP at KC’s Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision on Intellectual Property Rights of Licensees from Foreign Owners Webcast
New York, NY, March 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John J. Rapisardi, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding Intellectual Property Rights of Licensees from Foreign Owner.” This event is scheduled on September 20, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.or/event_2011_bankruptcycourtdecision.htm)
Event Synopsis:
The recent financial crisis with its many associated bankruptcy filings has a significant impact on intellectual property ("IP") litigation and licensing activities. Cases such as the Qimonda Bankruptcy Case and the Third Circuit’s Exide decision have highlighted issues arising from insolvency proceedings involving patents and patent licenses. The big question is, who owns the intellectual property post bankruptcy? The investors? Creditors? Both? We will explore that topic and the issues surrounding it during the webcast.
The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of speaker experts and regulators who will share their thoughts in a two-hour webcast. The audience will have a chance for a live interaction with the panel in a question and answer segment.
This event will explore the following topics:
- The Bankruptcy Code: General Principles
- Chapter 11 and Chapter 15
- Bankruptcy Code Section 365(n) Up Close
- The IP License Agreement
- IP Asset Sales and Rights
- Recent Regulatory Updates
- Live interactive Q&A session
About John J. Rapisardi
John J. Rapisardi, Co-Chair of Cadwalader's Financial Restructuring Department and a member of the firm’s Management Committee, has more than 27 years of domestic and international restructuring experience across a variety of industries, including automotive, casinos, chemical, healthcare, retail, real estate, satellite, sports franchises, textile and telecommunications companies. John served as outside counsel to the United States Department of Treasury and the Presidential Task Force with respect to the restructuring of Chrysler, General Motors and Delphi. Most recently, he was selected by the United States Department of Treasury to represent the government in the restructuring of CIT, the distressed bank holding company.
Consistently recognized as one of the leading restructuring lawyers in the U.S. by Chambers USA, the 2010 guide described him as “key to the firm’s work for LyondellBasell,” with “an eminent national reputation for his expertise in domestic and international restructurings and an extraordinary knowledge and skill set.” Similarly the U.S. Legal 500 noted that he is “a first rate restructuring lawyer – he combines knowledge of the law with the correct demeanor necessary to press his client’s agenda without allowing his ego to interfere with success.” John also has been named as a highly recommended international restructuring counsel in PLC Cross-border Restructuring and Insolvency Handbook and included in Best Lawyers in America.
John was recently recognized by the Global M&A Network as "Restructuring Advisor of the Year" and received a Turnaround Atlas Award in this category for his work in 2008/2009, and received the 2009 Annual Leadership Award from Pace University School of Law. Additionally, he was named to Turnarounds & Workouts list of “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers” for 2009.
About Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP puts over 200 years of legal experience and innovation to work today. As one of the world's most prominent financial services law firms, it has its long-standing client relationships with premier financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and other leading corporations, government entities, charitable and health care organizations, and individual private clients. It has earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve their clients' goals.
For more information about John J. Rapisardi and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP please visit: www.cadwalader.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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Event Synopsis:
The recent financial crisis with its many associated bankruptcy filings has a significant impact on intellectual property ("IP") litigation and licensing activities. Cases such as the Qimonda Bankruptcy Case and the Third Circuit’s Exide decision have highlighted issues arising from insolvency proceedings involving patents and patent licenses. The big question is, who owns the intellectual property post bankruptcy? The investors? Creditors? Both? We will explore that topic and the issues surrounding it during the webcast.
The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of speaker experts and regulators who will share their thoughts in a two-hour webcast. The audience will have a chance for a live interaction with the panel in a question and answer segment.
This event will explore the following topics:
- The Bankruptcy Code: General Principles
- Chapter 11 and Chapter 15
- Bankruptcy Code Section 365(n) Up Close
- The IP License Agreement
- IP Asset Sales and Rights
- Recent Regulatory Updates
- Live interactive Q&A session
About John J. Rapisardi
John J. Rapisardi, Co-Chair of Cadwalader's Financial Restructuring Department and a member of the firm’s Management Committee, has more than 27 years of domestic and international restructuring experience across a variety of industries, including automotive, casinos, chemical, healthcare, retail, real estate, satellite, sports franchises, textile and telecommunications companies. John served as outside counsel to the United States Department of Treasury and the Presidential Task Force with respect to the restructuring of Chrysler, General Motors and Delphi. Most recently, he was selected by the United States Department of Treasury to represent the government in the restructuring of CIT, the distressed bank holding company.
Consistently recognized as one of the leading restructuring lawyers in the U.S. by Chambers USA, the 2010 guide described him as “key to the firm’s work for LyondellBasell,” with “an eminent national reputation for his expertise in domestic and international restructurings and an extraordinary knowledge and skill set.” Similarly the U.S. Legal 500 noted that he is “a first rate restructuring lawyer – he combines knowledge of the law with the correct demeanor necessary to press his client’s agenda without allowing his ego to interfere with success.” John also has been named as a highly recommended international restructuring counsel in PLC Cross-border Restructuring and Insolvency Handbook and included in Best Lawyers in America.
John was recently recognized by the Global M&A Network as "Restructuring Advisor of the Year" and received a Turnaround Atlas Award in this category for his work in 2008/2009, and received the 2009 Annual Leadership Award from Pace University School of Law. Additionally, he was named to Turnarounds & Workouts list of “Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers” for 2009.
About Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP puts over 200 years of legal experience and innovation to work today. As one of the world's most prominent financial services law firms, it has its long-standing client relationships with premier financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and other leading corporations, government entities, charitable and health care organizations, and individual private clients. It has earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve their clients' goals.
For more information about John J. Rapisardi and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP please visit: www.cadwalader.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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