IBA 5th Silicon Beach Conference: From Start-Up to Exit - 22-24 January 2023, Santa Monica Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites, Santa Monica

Topics include:
– The metaverse and beyond
– Bored apes, horse DNA and counterfeit tennis shoes: the intersection of IP law and NFTs
– Climate change effects – start-up and funding landscapes for green-tech
– Data protection update: CCPA/CPRA, Virginia, Colorado, Utah and Connecticut privacy legislations; Canadian reforms; cross border data transfers
– Best practices for obtaining patent protection in the Americas, Europe and India, strategic licensing and new licensing models
– Corporate structures for start-ups – the Delaware Flip or not? Timing and tax considerations
– How AI is affecting the M and A process
– The ultimate guide to brand protection, globally – choosing the best brand for your start-up, protecting your brand globally, dealing with pirates
– Unicorns in North America – views from the C-suite