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5 Key Takeaways | From Invention to Strategic Portfolios – Following the Lifecycle of a Patent through Corporate Transactions
Kilpatrick's Tyler McAllister and Siegmar Pohl recently presented "From Invention to Strategic Portfolios – Following the Lifecycle of a Patent through Corporate Transactions" at the firm's annual SEA-LE in Seattle. Their session explored how strategic, multi-layered patent portfolio development drives value at every stage of a company's growth. Tyler and Siegmar traced the lifecycle of a patent, from early-stage startup innovations to mature corporate patent portfolios.
Key Takeaways | Cleantech Opportunities in Data Centers | JD Supra
Kilpatrick's Dr. Siegmar Pohl and John Pierce recently presented at "Cleantech Opportunities in Data Centers," a Firm event with Cleantech Open in San Francisco. Siegmar discussed what to look out for in cleantech venture finance deals and term sheets.
Key Takeaways | Cleantech Opportunities in Data Centers
Kilpatrick's Dr. Siegmar Pohl and John Pierce recently presented at "Cleantech Opportunities in Data Centers," a Firm event with Cleantech Open in San Francisco. Siegmar discussed what to look out for in cleantech venture finance deals and term sheets. John covered opportunities for cleantech companies in the energy mix going into data centers, grid connection issues and behind the fence strategies for Solar, BESS, and new battery chemistries. The takeaways from their presentations include: 1.
4 Key Takeaways | Digital Transformation – AI and Silicon Valley Mindset as Drivers for Innovation | JD Supra
Kilpatrick’s Siegmar Pohl, a partner in the firm’s San Francisco and Walnut Creek Offices, was a panelist on at the 10th German American Business Forum in Munich, entitled “Digital Transformation – AI and Silicon Valley Mindset as Drivers for Innovation.” Moderated by Vice President of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the West, Mirko Wutzler, the panel discussed how medium sized enterprises from Germany can use the Silicon Valley Mindset to participate in the incredibly fast-paced...
4 Key Takeaways | AI in Precision Agriculture Legal Risks and Mitigation | JD Supra
December 20, 2024 Kilpatrick + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Recently, Kilpatrick’s Siegmar Pohl and Jordan Glassman presented a talk entitled “AI in Precision Agriculture: Legal Risks and Mitigation” at the 45th Annual Symposium of the American Agricultural Law Association in Memphis, Tennessee.
Key Takeaways - The Current State of Play of Carbon Credit Markets | JD Supra
John Pierce and Siegmar Pohl of Kilpatrick recently presented a portion of “The Current State of Play of Carbon Credit Markets” hosted online by the Federal Bar Association and myLawCLE. They focused on the associated risks and liabilities of carbon credits and trading, what the future holds for regulations, impacts of cross-border trade (using CBAM and other mechanisms), and association and treaty obligations (such as Article 6 of the Paris Agreement obligations).
4 Key Takeaways - AI in Precision Agriculture: Legal Risks and Mitigation | JD Supra
Recently, Kilpatrick’s Siegmar Pohl and Jordan Glassman presented a talk entitled “AI in Precision Agriculture: Legal Risks and Mitigation” at the 45th Annual Symposium of the American Agricultural Law Association in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm’s leadership and depth of expertise in AI-related law were showcased to practitioners negotiating the growing adoption of AI technologies in this important sector of the agricultural industry. Please see full publication below for more information.
6 Key Takeaways | AI's Evolving Role in Recent Patent Developments and Investment Activities, including Cleantech | JD Supra
August 22, 2024 Eugenia Garrett-Wackowski, Dr. Siegmar Pohl, Joseph Snyder Ph.D. Kilpatrick + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Kilpatrick recently hosted an event in the Walnut Creek office where partners Joe Snyder, Eugenia Garrett-Wackowski, and Siegmar Pohl addressed the profound impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having on patent development and its transformative role in various industries, including...
6 Key Takeaways | AI's Evolving Role in Recent Patent Developments and Investment Activities, including Cleantech
Kilpatrick recently hosted an event in the Walnut Creek office where partners Joe Snyder, Eugenia Garrett-Wackowski, and Siegmar Pohl addressed the profound impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having on patent development and its transformative role in various industries, including cleantech. As AI systems increasingly contribute to the creation of groundbreaking inventions, the issue of inventorship has become increasingly complex.
AI in Precision Agriculture Makes Legal Issues Sprout | JD Supra
Precision agriculture involves using cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, cloud computing, smart sensors, actuators and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance and transform traditional farming techniques. For example, precision agriculture can be used to determine optimized farming solutions applicable to certain plants or portions of a field on a particular day of the season.
AI in Precision Agriculture Makes Legal Issues Sprout
Precision agriculture involves using cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, cloud computing, smart sensors, actuators and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance and transform traditional farming techniques. For example, precision agriculture can be used to determine optimized farming solutions applicable to certain plants or portions of a field on a particular day of the season.
AI Can Transform Precision Ag, But What Are the Legal Risks?
Precision agriculture has the power to disrupt farming as we know it, and it will be driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). But farmers, their suppliers and purveyors of precision ag technologies also need to be aware of the associated legal risks. Consider the example of orchard management software that uses an AI model to output precision recommendations for pesticide applications.
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Precision ag startup Sentera launched an Early Access Program to preview its Aerial WeedScout product. The company says the program will provide valuable feedback and build momentum for the 2025 commercial release of Aerial WeedScout. Select input companies, equipment providers, retailers and farmers will be able to test the product through the program.
Guest article: AI can transform precision agriculture, but what are the legal risks?
Dr. Siegmar Pohl is a partner at the San Francisco office at law firm Kilpatrick; Jordan Glassman is an associate at the firm’s Raleigh office. The views expressed in this article are the authors’ own and do not necessarily represent those of AgFunderNews. Precision agriculture has the power to disrupt farming as we know it, and it will be driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
White House Structures Voluntary Carbon Markets by Issuing Non-binding Principles | JD Supra
The Biden administration issued a Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles for Responsible Participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets on May 28, 2024, in an effort to bolster confidence in the voluntary carbon markets (“VCMs”), which is critical to the functioning of this market and its effects for carbon reduction.
White House Structures Voluntary Carbon Markets by Issuing Non-binding Principles
The Biden administration issued a Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles for Responsible Participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets on May 28, 2024, in an effort to bolster confidence in the voluntary carbon markets (“VCMs”), which is critical to the functioning of this market and its effects for carbon reduction.
Department of Energy Solicits Information on AI | JD Supra
March 27, 2024 Stephen Anstey, Steve Borgman, Dr. Siegmar Pohl Kilpatrick + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On March 1, 2024, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) published a Request for Information (“RFI”) Related to DOE’s Responsibilities on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Comments responding to the RFI must be received on or before April 1, 2024.
Department of Energy Solicits Information on AI
On March 1, 2024, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) published a Request for Information (“RFI”) Related to DOE’s Responsibilities on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Comments responding to the RFI must be received on or before April 1, 2024. The RFI was published pursuant to the President’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, which was issued on October 30, 2023.
Changes to Stockholder Consent Rights after Moelis Decision | JD Supra
After the a recent decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery, West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Co., venture capitalists and other stockholders of Delaware corporations may consider amending or moving some of their approval and consent rights from stockholder agreements or other governance agreements to the Company’s charter to ensure their rights are enforceable.
Changes to Stockholder Consent Rights after Moelis Decision
After the a recent decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery, West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Co., venture capitalists and other stockholders of Delaware corporations may consider amending or moving some of their approval and consent rights from stockholder agreements or other governance agreements to the Company’s charter to ensure their rights are enforceable.
4 Key Takeaways - Trends in Carbon Capture Technologies and Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act | JD Supra
Kilpatrick’s Dr. Siegmar Pohl recently spoke on a panel addressing “Trends in Carbon Capture Technologies and Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act” at the Cleantech Forum North America in San Diego. The panelists analyzed the carbon capture landscape, suggested IP strategies, and explored opportunities for financing, tax credit considerations, and EPA loan guarantees. Please see full publication below for more information. Download PDF
4 Key Takeaways | Trends in Carbon Capture Technologies and Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act
Kilpatrick’s Dr. Siegmar Pohl recently spoke on a panel addressing “Trends in Carbon Capture Technologies and Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act” at the Cleantech Forum North America in San Diego. The panelists analyzed the carbon capture landscape, suggested IP strategies, and explored opportunities for financing, tax credit considerations, and EPA loan guarantees.
EU Announces Provisional Agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act
On December 8, 2023, the EU announced that Parliament and Council negotiators “had reached a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act.” Negotiators had been under pressure to resolve differences to maintain the global lead Europe had assumed on comprehensive regulation of the use of AI.
8 Key Takeaways - Biggest Surprises in Cross-Border IP and Patent Deals | JD Supra
Kilpatrick Townsend Partners Siegmar Pohl and Joseph Snyder recently participated in a panel discussion at the Licensing Executives Society 2022 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. They were joined by Pallavi Shah, Managing Director of Mobity.
KTIPS 2021 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sustainability – Patents and Investment Trends | JD Supra
Prosperity and advances in technology, the hallmarks of the second half of the twentieth century, have been the primary drivers of CO2 emissions. The sustained human activity-driven release of greenhouse gases is the main reason attributed to the rise in global temperatures. To address climate change, the United Nations established the Paris Agreement (Nov. 2016), setting a target, limiting average warming to 2°C (pre-industrial level), urging the world to urgently reduce emissions.
3 Takeaways - Practice Pointers for German Companies Doing Business in the U.S. | JD Supra
German companies are often surprised when they get sued in the U.S. (a) that U.S. courts even have jurisdiction; (b) about the exorbitant amount of damages that are claimed; and (c) about the power U.S. courts have to compel witnesses and documents as evidence. John Jett and Siegmar Pohl give practical tips on what companies should do to protect themselves before they are being sued... Please see full article below for more information.
KEY TAKEAWAYS - Corporations v. “B Corps:” What Are They and Why Do They Matter? | JD Supra
Benefit Corporations, Certified B-Corps™ and similar social purpose entities are gaining traction, especially with Generation Z aging into the prime consumer and investor generation. Still, there is confusion around what exactly these entities or certifications are, and which one to choose to achieve certain goals. Download PDF LOADING PDF: If there are any problems, click here to download the file.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Tailoring IP Due Diligence to the Transaction
OVERVIEW Investing in, acquiring, or partnering with companies requires a due diligence investigation in which intellectual property (IP) will play a role. An IP diligence review basically determines if a company has good title to its IP, and whether third-party IP might be asserted against the company’s products or services. The level of review varies by the strategic objectives and the type of transaction.
5 Key Takeaways - Brexit: Issues for U.S. Retail and Consumer Goods Businesses | JD Supra
Kilpatrick Townsend recently co-hosted a discussion with UK law firm Mishcon de Reya about the implications of Brexit for U.S. retail and consumer goods businesses doing business in Europe. The UK left the EU on January 31 2020. A transition period, during which EU laws have continued to apply in the UK as if it remained an EU Member State, is due to end on December 31 2020. Please see full article below for more information.
Tailoring IP Due Diligence for Usefulness Efficiency | Lexology
San Francisco Partners Paul Haughey and Siegmar Pohl recently gave a presentation to the IP Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC), entitled “Making IP Due Diligence More Tailored, Useful and Efficient.” The key takeaways were: The four most important levels of IP Due Diligence, from basic to complex: Level 1: Ownership (Does the target own or does it have a right to use the IP?) Level 2: Scope (Does the IP actually cover the business of the target, and does it cover it...
3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Making IP Due Diligence more Tailored, Useful and Efficient | JD Supra
San Francisco Partners Paul Haughey and Siegmar Pohl recently gave a presentation to the IP Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC), entitled “Making IP Due Diligence more Tailored, Useful and Efficient.” Please see full article below for more information.
3 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Recent Trends in Food & Wine Industry and Their Legal Implications Business Investments in the Nascent Alt Meat Industry: What Investors Are Looking For | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - JDSupra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Deciphering the new tax credits on carbon capture investments
Technology aimed at halting climate change, such as by capturing carbon dioxide emissions, long has been frowned upon by investors as not being financially viable, but times are changing. Ten major oil and gas companies have formed the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative investing in climate technologies through a $1 billion investment vehicle. Similarly, a group of the world’s richest billionaires has formed a private equity fund, Breakthrough Ventures, to invest billions of dollars in this field.
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