Drew E. Voth, Director, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding Intellectual Property Rights of Licensees Webcast
New York, NY, July 09, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Drew E. Voth, Director, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Threatens Intellectual Property Rights of Licensees from Foreign Owners.” This event is scheduled for September 20, 2011 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/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? They will explore this 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 expertise 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 Drew E. Voth
As a Director in Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation and Litigation Support practice, Mr. Voth brings significant financial consulting experience to his clients in the areas of forensic accounting, reorganization, valuation, and expert witness testimony.
Mr. Voth has provided consulting to clients in many industries, including telecommunications, gaming, computer software, computer hardware, healthcare, medical specialty products, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, natural resources and others.
Mr. Voth’s forensic accounting experience includes consulting with both plaintiffs and defendants through all phases of the dispute resolution process, including case assessment, pleadings preparation, discovery due diligence, financial analysis and reporting, deposition and trial. Mr. Voth brings his background in accounting, finance, valuation, economics and statistics to bear on earnings evaluations, reasonable royalty studies, valuations, damages studies and other areas. He has testified in trial and/or deposition in a variety of matters including intellectual property infringement, class action, defamation, legislative investigation, and breach of contract matters.
Mr. Voth’s reorganization experience includes advising debtors and creditors in various Chapter 11 bankruptcy and turnaround matters. Advisory engagements have included consulting on proper financial reporting, valuation, reorganization plans, disclosure statements, DIP financing, asset sales, out-of-court workouts, and preference and fraudulent conveyance actions.
About Grant Thornton LLP
The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations. Grant Thornton International Ltd and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership, as each member firm is a separate and distinct legal entity.
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? They will explore this 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 expertise 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 Drew E. Voth
As a Director in Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation and Litigation Support practice, Mr. Voth brings significant financial consulting experience to his clients in the areas of forensic accounting, reorganization, valuation, and expert witness testimony.
Mr. Voth has provided consulting to clients in many industries, including telecommunications, gaming, computer software, computer hardware, healthcare, medical specialty products, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, natural resources and others.
Mr. Voth’s forensic accounting experience includes consulting with both plaintiffs and defendants through all phases of the dispute resolution process, including case assessment, pleadings preparation, discovery due diligence, financial analysis and reporting, deposition and trial. Mr. Voth brings his background in accounting, finance, valuation, economics and statistics to bear on earnings evaluations, reasonable royalty studies, valuations, damages studies and other areas. He has testified in trial and/or deposition in a variety of matters including intellectual property infringement, class action, defamation, legislative investigation, and breach of contract matters.
Mr. Voth’s reorganization experience includes advising debtors and creditors in various Chapter 11 bankruptcy and turnaround matters. Advisory engagements have included consulting on proper financial reporting, valuation, reorganization plans, disclosure statements, DIP financing, asset sales, out-of-court workouts, and preference and fraudulent conveyance actions.
About Grant Thornton LLP
The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations. Grant Thornton International Ltd and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership, as each member firm is a separate and distinct legal entity.
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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