Bentley Gaikis, Attorney, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event

New York, NY, January 25, 2018 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Bentley Gaikis, Attorney, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement: Bigger Challenges and Developments in 2018 Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 @ 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (ET).

For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=3271

About Bentley Gaikis

Bentley Gaikis practises all areas of intellectual property litigation with a focus on patent litigation. Bentley has experience representing clients engaged in complex multi-jurisdictional litigation requiring strategic co-ordination and collaboration between co-counsel in different jurisdictions. He has represented clients on all stages of patent disputes including providing opinions, preparing court filings, conducting discoveries, arguing motions, and providing representation at trial. Bentley also has experience pursuing alternative dispute resolution such as mediations and simplified proceedings. The technical subject matter of Bentley’s expertise includes chemical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and mechanical patents.

About DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is part of DLA Piper, a global law firm with over 4,400 lawyers operating in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. With six Canadian offices and highly experienced lawyers across Canada, the Canadian firm has deep roots in national and international business communities. The firm delivers services in more than 50 practice areas including intellectual property, energy, technology, infrastructure, litigation, transportation and the related corporate and finance areas.

Event Synopsis:

The rise of IP rights violation for the past years have continually posed significant challenges for companies and IP holders, that leveraging ones' IP protection program has now become a tough job. Problems such as counterfeiting, trade secrets theft, and copyright infringement have continually created difficulty when it comes to IP rights enforcement. Moreover, the extension of IP rights from the physical to the internet world has also added complexity.

Because of this, it is imperative for IP holders to keep themselves abreast of the current and upcoming developments on the said field. Knowing the different legal updates can help them navigate their protection programs and eventually dodge the challenges.

Join a panel of key thought leaders and IP professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they bring the audience to a road beyond the basics of intellectual property rights enforcement and as they delve into an in-depth analysis of the current trends and recent court rulings involving IP. Speakers will also provide the audience with practical strategies to strengthen their protection programs, while avoiding legal challenges.

In a live webcast, the speakers will discuss:

Recent Legal Updates and Developments
Lessons Learned from Recent Counterfeiting Cases
Common IP Enforcement Challenges
Helpful Tips and Strategies for IP Rights Protection

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/