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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Internal Disputes and Business Break-ups Presented by: Matthew J. MacLean, Partner Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:30-5:00.

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1 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Internal Disputes and Business Break-ups Presented by: Matthew J. MacLean, Partner Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:30-5:00 pm

2 1 | Role of Patents in Business and the Impact of Patent Reform Today’s Presenter Matthew MacLean is a partner in the Litigation Section. He represents clients in commercial and criminal matters before federal and state courts with a practice focus on litigation involving business disputes, business ethics, and government investigations.

3 2 | Role of Patents in Business and the Impact of Patent Reform Prevention of Problems  Corporate governance  Clear corporate documents and bylaws  Active engagement by Board of Directors  Avoidance of conflicts of interest  Ethics and Compliance Program  Training  Clear reporting channels  Active engagement by management and Board of Directors  Designated Compliance Officer  Internal investigations

4 3 | Role of Patents in Business and the Impact of Patent Reform Dispute Resolution and Litigation  Negotiated Break-up  Mediation  Arbitration  Litigation  Special problems to consider:  Employee relations  Customer relations  Public relations  Government investigations

5 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Matthew J. MacLean Pillsbury 2300 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 Telephone: 202-663-8183 E-mail: matthew.maclean@pillsburylaw.com


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