Federal Contractor Seminar Series Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Federal Procurement September 17, 2008 1:00-4:15 PM Tower Club, Vienna VA What, When, Where and How to Protest Federal Procurements September 25, 2008 1:00-4:15 PM Tower Club, Vienna VA Winning Strategies in Teaming for Federal Contracts: Teaming Agreements October 8, 2008 1:00-4:00 PM Tower Club, Vienna VA Winning Strategies in Teaming for Federal Contracts: Subcontracts November 5, 2008 1:00-4:00 PM Tower Club, Vienna VA Here's what we'll cover in the four seminars: Federal Procurement Intellectual Property Rights This course will first provide a brief overview of intellectual property law (patents, copyrights, trade secrets), and then focus on rights in technical data and computer software in civilian and DOD contracts. Strategies for protecting intellectual property in Federal procurements will be covered, with advice on how contractors may maximize the value of their technical data and effectively license computer software. 3 Virginia Bar CLE credits! What, When, Where and How to Protest Federal Procurements This seminar will provide a roadmap of the Federal procurement protest process, discussing the working rules, procedures and substantive and procedural requirements of the various protest forums - the agency, the General Accountability Office, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the SBA. The preaward and postaward debriefing rules in negotiated procurements will be discussed and practical advice given on what, when, where and how to protest Federal procurements. 3 Virginia Bar CLE credits! Winning Strategies in Teaming for Federal Contracts: Teaming Agreements Here’s a practical, understandable guide to the formation and enforcement of teaming agreements in Federal procurements. It’s an in-depth discussion of the ramifications to small businesses in such relationships as a prime or a sub. The attendees will learn everything they need to know to enter into enforceable teaming agreements in which their risks are minimized and oppressive clauses are eliminated or diluted. Non-Disclosure Agreements will also be discussed. Winning Strategies in Teaming for Federal Contracts: Subcontracts You’ll gain from this practical seminar on the formation and performance of subcontracts in Federal procurements, as a prime or a sub. Attendees will learn everything they need to know about the Federal law, regulations and policies which provide the framework for subcontracts. We’ll follow through from initial subcontract formation, including contract terms and conditions, to subcontract administration, performance, disputes, terminations, and claims resolution. You will learn how to assess and minimize the risk factors involved in subcontracts, avoid or dilute oppressive clauses, and protect your intellectual property and proprietary data. Limited enrollment! Enroll in any of these seminars for only $295, or sign up for the 4-part series for only $995. Sign up now for you and your team to attend these sessions at $295.00 per seat, or enroll for all four seminars in the series at a special discounted series price of $995.00: To register, go to http://setasidealert.com/saaseminars.htm.