What: Bootcamp feat. legal experts from Perkins Coie to help Montana startups navigate legal and funding challenges, co-hosted by the Montana BioScience Alliance and Montana Innovation Partnership (MTIP)
When: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16th,
Where: University of Montana - University Center (UC) 331 (3rd Floor), 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
This full-day workshop is designed to help Montana startups navigate key legal and funding challenges. Led by legal experts from Perkins Coie, the workshop will cover essential topics such as business entity selection, startup funding structures, corporate governance, intellectual property strategies, and licensing agreements.
Benefits of Attending
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical takeaways that will help them navigate the complexities of building and scaling a business including:
Insights into Corporate Structuring
Understanding Intellectual Property Protection
Legal & Licensing Guidance
Expert & Peer Networking
Practical Advice on Launching and Scaling
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of corporate governance, intellectual property, and licensing in a tech-focused startup:
Entrepreneurs & Innovators
Tech Founders & Co-Founders
Startup Executives & Leadership Teams
Investors & Venture Capitalists
Legal & Compliance Professionals
Technology Transfer Professionals
AGENDA:
9am: Introduction
9:15am: Corporate Presentation - Entity selection, investment types, corporate governance, founders' equity, equity compensation, hiring best practices
10:45am: Corporate Q&A
11:15am: Break
11:30am: Intellectual Property Presentation - Types of IP, patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, patentability, inventorship, due diligence, IP strategies
1pm: Box Lunches
1:15pm: Intellectual Property Q&A
1:45pm: Break
2pm: Licensing/Agreements Presentation - Patent licenses, collaboration agreements, MTAs, CRO & CMO agreements, sponsored research agreements, term sheets
3:30pm: Licensing/Agreements Q&A
4pm: Break
4:15pm: Office Hours/Round Tables
5pm: Closing Remarks