Renowned Intellectual Property and Securitization Lawyers Discuss the Techniques of Monetizing Intellectual Property through Structured Finance and Securitization

(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 20, 2007 ) Princeton, NJ -- Renowned Intellectual Property and Securitization Lawyers Discuss the Techniques of Monetizing Intellectual Property through Structured Finance and Securitization.In a preview of their presentation at IncreMental Advantage’s Managing Intellectual Property for Maximum Returns Conference, Stephen Johnson and Scott J. Gordon, Partners with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, discussed Monetizing Intellectual Property through Securitization in a recent interview with IncreMental Advantage. Messrs. Johnson and Gordon will present a comprehensive overview of the steps involved in royalty buyouts and securitizing intellectual property and discuss the risks and benefits of buyouts and securitizations. They will also provide insights into what the investment community seeks from such transactions.“We are delighted to have had the opportunity to discuss strategies for monetizing and securitizing Intellectual Property with Stephen Johnson and Scott. Gordon. We are certain that attendees of our upcoming July 30-31 Managing Intellectual Property for Maximum Returns Conference will find their insights extremely useful,” said David Wanetick, Managing Director of IncreMental Advantage.About this Conference:This conference presents a unique opportunity to listen to leading Intellectual Property Professionals discuss best practices for managing, valuing, and monetizing Intellectual Property. Sessions include: IP Asset Management – An Overview of Best Practices; Managing Innovation: From Ideas to Revenue; Patent Strategies for Maximizing ROI; Overview of Intellectual Property Finance; Monetizing IP through Structured Finance and Securitization; Case Study of Spinning-Off Intellectual Property; Best Practices for Patent Pooling; The Role of Intellectual Property in Merger & Acquisition Decisions; An Overview of Breaking IP Litigation Issues; The Role of Litigation in Your IP Strategy; The Roles and Responsibilities of Chief Intellectual Property Officers; Blocking Strategies to Achieve IP Objectives; and, Patent Trolls: Identifying Them & Mitigating Their Damage.Further information about this conference is available at www.incrementaladvantage.com/conferences or by contacting Neomi Barazani at 609-919-1895 ext. 100 or Neomi@incrementaladvantage.com.About Kirkland & Ellis LLP: Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a 1,300-attorney law firm representing global clients in complex corporate, restructuring, tax, litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration, and intellectual property and technology matters. The Firm has offices in London, Chicago, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Kirkland & Ellis LLP may be contacted at: http://www.kirkland.com.About IncreMental Advantage: IncreMental Advantage is a think tank that publishes breaking research developments on issues ranging from advertising to water utilities. Our research is highly regarded among institutional investors and senior executives from all over the world. The world’s largest companies sponsor and send their senior executives to our conferences. Our research and events are dedicated to helping senior executives and institutional investors achieve “IncreMental Advantages” in their fields of expertise. Visit IncreMental Advantage online at http://www.incrementaladvantage.com. ###This press release was issued through GroupWeb EmailWire.Com. For more information on press release distribution, go to http://www.emailwire.com.

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