Most of us were already managing “stress” but how has that stress changed, especially given our new work environments and current uncertainties of Covid-19?

Cannabusinesses have to innovate to remain competitive just like any other company. At the heart of every innovation lies potentially protectible trade secrets and that is no different in the cannabis industry. Our webinar will help cannabusinesses and their counsel understand what are the potential trade secrets in this industry and how to protect them, including in these Covid-19 times.

Design patents can play a key role in protecting almost any innovation that has a visual component. From consumer products like shoes and smartphones, to graphical user interfaces, to product packaging and retail sales equipment—and more—design patents are a crucial tool in a comprehensive protection strategy.

The UK Supreme Court has held that, if a UK standard essential patent is found to be valid and infringed, the English Patents Court may determine the terms of a global fair reasonable and non-discriminatory license. This provides SEP owners with a potentially attractive mechanism to resolve global SEP licensing disputes. But should they use it or do other European jurisdictions offer better alternatives?

The webinar will discuss the rapid growth of the esports industry and its current and projected economics, with a focus on how games are monetized, and how revenue is shared or generated between publishers, organizations, esports teams and players.