Protecting IP in Joint Ventures and Collaborations: Key Considerations, Management of IP, and Structuring Agreements

Mr. Bomzer has served as both in-house and outside counsel to some of the largest and most recognizable Fortune 500 companies. In these positions, he has been responsible for developing, coordinating and executing all aspects of patent protection strategies among global teams of business and technology hubs. In addition, he has developed objectives and procedures for identifying and protecting high value technology assets, and organized and led teams of technology leaders, who assisted in coordinating enterprise-wide protection efforts. He also managed patent procurement efforts by in-house and outside counsel. Mr. Bomzer enjoys lecturing about IP and technical subject matter, and has participated in and chaired many industry conferences and panels.

Mr. Berschadsky focuses his intellectual property practice on complex matters. His 20 years of experience, mixed with a passion for technology and a flair for complex problem-solving, enable him to deliver effective technology and IP agreements, due diligence analysis, opinions of counsel, strategic patent prosecution, IP litigation and so much more.

Mr. Kurz's practice primarily focuses on intellectual property counseling and litigation, His litigation experience includes numerous district court cases and appeals for innovator life sciences companies concerning biologic and pharmaceutical drug products, with allegations that include patent infringement, inventorship disputes, inequitable conduct, false advertising, breach of contract, and business torts. This experience includes both brand vs. generic litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act and brand vs. brand cases. In addition, Mr. Kurz assists clients with counseling, due diligence, freedom-to-operate analyses, and licensing and collaboration agreements concerning intellectual property rights, including drafting and negotiating contracts. He also represents clients for patent and trademark matters in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Kurz has worked with clients in diverse industries that include pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, medical devices, software, computer systems, and materials processing.  

Russo, Ph.D., is an associate in Hughes Hubbard & Reed's Intellectual Property practice. She has extensive experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications, as well as in litigation and arbitration. Prior to joining Hughes Hubbard, Ms. Russo worked at both large general practice and intellectual property boutique law firms.