Ngoc Pham Hulbig, Attorney, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Speak at KC’s Patent Acquisitions – When Are They HSR Reportable? Live Webcast

New York, NY, March 11, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ngoc Pham Hulbig, Attorney, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Patent Acquisitions – When Are They HSR Reportable?” This event is scheduled for April 9, 2014 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2014_Patent_explored.html

About Ngoc Pham Hulbig

Ngoc Pham Hulbig’s practice focuses on counseling regarding U.S. and global premerger notification requirements. She has extensive experience in preparing filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and has coordinated competition filings around the world for complex and high-stakes transactions. Ngoc also counsels clients in the full range of antitrust matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and in connection with investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. She has experience representing clients in matters involving a wide variety of industries, including software, airlines, pharmaceuticals, gaming, spirits, chemicals, credit, financial services, and security.

About Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Established in New York in 1792, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is a leading advisor to corporations and financial institutions, providing innovative solutions to complex legal issues. With offices in strategically located financial and governmental centers, the firm is well positioned to offer top-flight services to clients conducting business across the globe.

Event Synopsis:

The Knowledge Group has developed a panel of key thought Leaders and practitioners to help companies understand the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) rules for patent acquisitions, including the new rules of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for exclusive pharmaceutical patent licenses. The program will cover the most significant topics involved along with a Q&A panel to whom the attendees’ questions will be addressed.

Key Topics include:

• The HSR Act: An Overview
• The “Size of Transaction” Test
• The “Size of Parties” Test
• Patents as “Assets” Whose Acquisition May Be Reportable
• Patent Acquisitions in the Pharmaceutical Industry: What Is New and What Is Not under the Amended Rules?
• Impact and Key Risks
• Compliance Issues
• Up-to-Minute Regulatory Updates

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.