WHEN

October 7, 2008 5:15 PM - 10:00 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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This panel will focus on getting initial money from non-traditional sources when VCs and angels will not help and friends and family are tapped out. The panelists will speak from experience to show you how they have used SBIRs and governmental grants, strategic partnering and customer funded development.

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October 9, 2008 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Are you exploring Cleantech Opportunities in India or would like to collaborate with such companies in India? Would you like to learn what it takes to start such a venture in India? What are the government regulations and policies you should be aware of? Come join us in an interactive discussion with two special guests from India, Dr. Kanak Mukopadhyay, solar energy entrepreneur and Mr. Shailendra Shukla, technocrat in the field of biofuels and rural development.

WHEN

October 14, 2008 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Only a select few early-stage companies will have what it takes to get growth capital from outside investors. This session will outline some of the characteristics of fundable companies - from business plan fundamentals to rule-of-thumb metrics used by angel and venture capital investors.

WHEN

October 14, 2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, beginning at 5:30PM, the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition, with sponsorship from Foley Hoag and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, is pleased to be holding the next in our series of Clean Energy Forums - Creating a Clean Transportation Future.

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October 16 7:30 AM - October 17, 2008 1:00 PM

WHERE

The Ohio State University Medical Center
Center for Continuing Medical Education
Suite 206 Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210

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Personalized health care is emerging as the single most-significant development in health care in the 21st century. It springs forth from the recent sequencing of the human genome, major technical advances that facilitate our ability to understand the uniqueness of each individual at the molecular level, and advances in the field of bioinformatics. Michael Leavitt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), defines personalized health care as: “the basic scientific breakthroughs of the human genome with computer-age ability to exchange and manage data. Increasingly it will give us the ability to deliver the right treatment to the right patient at the right time - every time.”

WHEN

October 17, 2008 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Cloud computing is suddenly one of the hottest topic in technology. The list of companies seeking to conquer the cloud is a who's who of major players: IBM, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, EMC. And there could be plenty of opportunity for the small, stealth companies now working under the radar, some ready to emerge in the next 12-24 months.

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October 19 6:00 PM - October 22, 2008 12:30 PM

WHERE

Washington State Convention & Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101

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Foley Hoag is a proud Gold Sponsor of the ACC's 2008 Annual Meeting. Visit our booth on the exhibition floor, and attend sessions featuring Foley Hoag lawyers.

• Session 113: In-house Counsel as Circus Ringmaster, on Monday, October 20 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Michael Keating from Foley Hoag will join this panel in the Global/International Legal Affairs program track.
• Session 202: The Tricks & Traps of Corporate Intrapreneurship & Entrepreneurial Investment: Getting the Most Out of a New Business, on Monday, October 20 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. This program will be moderated by Foley Hoag Partner Peter Rosenblum and will be presented as part of the Small Law Department track. 

Stay tuned to this page for more information on what Foley Hoag has planned for ACC's 2008 Annual Meeting.

WHEN

October 20, 2008 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Term Sheets form the basis of your relationship with any funder, whether it is an angel, an angel group, or a venture capital firm. They also are written in legal language, which can be difficult for the average entrepreneur to follow. This program covers the term sheets in plain English and offers pointers on what is and is not negotiable.

WHEN

October 20 7:30 PM - October 22, 2008 4:00 PM

WHERE

Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel
One Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101

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October 21, 2008 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

WHERE

Northeastern University
240 Dockser Hall
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

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The EntreTech Forum’s October 21st panel focuses on the Forum’s core theme: Given the wealth of research and technology generated by our nation’s leading universities, how does this academic strength translate into commercial strength? Our October 21st panel includes a diverse group of company founders and CEOs leading new developments in life sciences, nanotechnology and micromachining, who will share their experiences on extracting their company’s underlying technologies out of a university environment and gathering adequate funding to launch their ideas, platforms and products into wider commercial use.

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October 22, 2008 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

WHERE

The Conference Center at WilmerHale
60 State Street
Boston, MA

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The Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA) Patent Law Committee invites you to attend a seminar focusing on the ever changing standard of what constitutes inequitable conduct in practice before the Patent Office. This seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at  the Conference Center at WilmerHale in Boston.

WHEN

October 22, 2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Corporate restructuring and layoffs of engineers have been swelling the ranks of consultants. Though probably prepared technically, many new consultants are not experienced in the business aspects of consulting. This makes them easy prey for the small minority of clients who try to get work for nothing or avoid paying for services once rendered.

WHEN

October 28, 2008 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Come join the area's top Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors and Strategic Partners for an evening of wine, food, and more important of all, networking. Silicon Valley style, this event is the ideal place for investors and entrepreneurs to interact and uncover amazing opportunities.
Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be served.

WHEN

October 30, 2008 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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In recent months, CEOs have experienced dismissals at an alarming rate. Behind these dismissals are sensational allegations of lavish expenses, special comp plans, self-dealing and secret lives. While the primary focus of these allegations has been on the CEOs, the public and regulators are starting to ask “Where was the Board?”

WHEN

October 30, 2008 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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In recent months, CEOs have experienced dismissals at an alarming rate. Behind these dismissals are sensational allegations of lavish expenses, special comp plans, self-dealing and secret lives. While the primary focus of these allegations has been on the CEOs, the public and regulators are starting to ask “Where was the Board?”

WHEN

November 6, 2008 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

WHERE

Foley Hoag LLP (Boston Office)
Seaport World Trade Center West
155 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA 02210-2600

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Are you an entrepreneur wanting to learn more about navigating New England’s business and funding landscape? Are you an investor seeking to mentor and become even more integrated in New England’s entrepreneurial community? Save this date to bring your ideas to a (free) networking event with entrepreneurial experts!

WHEN

November 7, 2008 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Three industry experts will present their observations about the key industry trends and outlook for the three major business sectors important to members of the Environmental Business Council - environmental engineering and consulting, energy and climate change. Each speaker will focus on current sector developments, drivers and business opportunities. While there is concern over a slowing national economy, learn more about the current heightened level of activity (and more anticipated with a new administration) in the energy and climate change sectors and how this is driving business opportunities.

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November 12 7:30 AM - November 13, 2008 3:00 PM

WHERE

Helmsley Park Lane Hotel
36 Central Park S
New York, NY 10019

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With pipelines drying up, patent expirations at an all time high and R&D costs through the roof, the stakes in negotiating and maintaining lucrative licensing and collaborations could not be higher. But as the critical nature of these deals increases, so do the challenges and complexities.

Competition is increasing, laws are changing, and M&A activity is heating up. Further, IP valuation contingencies are arising in the wake of the Supreme Court's MedImmune decision, and parties are seeking greater protection for their IP rights and looking to draft termination provisions that allow both parties to walk away with their assets intact. In addition, selecting the right partners, deal structure and compensation analysis are crucial to the success of the deal, and an assessment of these factors must be done early in the process. Lastly, as biotech/pharma look more and more to collaborate with the government and institutional researchers for a competitive edge, they face a distinct culture clash that leads to wheel-spinning, preventing agreements from being reached.

Unlike any other licensing event, you will not only get the opportunity to network with and learn from a diverse, front-line faculty of experienced in-house counsel, licensing and business development executives from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, but you will also receive practical guidance on how to translate new laws and trends into a winning business strategy and overcome challenges and complexities in negotiating and maintaining the best deal available for your company's needs.

WHEN

November 12, 2008 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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SUMMARY

American Associates, Ben-Gurion University, New England Region invites you to a luncheon symposium featuring Professors David Faiman, Issac Meir and Zeev Weisman

WHEN

November 12, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

WHERE

Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center, North Entrance
1000 Winter Street - Suite 4000
Waltham, MA 02451

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Independent consultants frequently encounter liability-related concerns while preparing for and engaging in professional activities. The extent of those liabilities differs across industries and professions, but in all cases can be significantly affected by a consultant’s choice of business form and the availability and extent of professional liability coverage. In this presentation, attorneys who specialize in business organizations and insurance coverage will address business and professional liability concerns from the perspective of both independent consultants and those who employ them. If you have ever wondered how to analyze the scope of your potential liabilities, determine the type of organization you should form and the scope of insurance coverage you need, or respond in event of an actual liability or claim, this seminar is for you!