BOSTON – June 4, 2019 – Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys Trevor J. Chaplick, David J. Dykeman and Evan C. Holden will speak at DeviceTalks Boston, June 5-6, at the Seaport World Trade Center. Greenberg Traurig is a founding sponsor of DeviceTalks, and attorneys from the firm’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group have been featured speakers at every DeviceTalks conference since 2011.
On June 5th, from 3:00 pm - 3:45 p.m., Dykeman, a patent attorney, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group and co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Group in Boston, will moderate the panel “Hot Topics: M&A, IP and Product Liability Impacting MedTech.” He will be joined by Chaplick, a shareholder in the firm’s Corporate Group (Washington, D.C.); Holden, a shareholder in the firm’s Products Liability & Mass Torts Group (Atlanta); Omar Amirana, CEO, LuxMed Systems; and Alex De Winter, managing director of GE Ventures.
Specific topics include:
- M&A trends from the perspective of both acquirer and seller
- IP protection is key to a successful exit
- Products liability litigation – what every medtech company needs to know
DeviceTalks is an educational forum bringing together engineering, product development and commercialization professionals to share the challenges and best practices of getting medical devices to the market. The event, which explores the trends and technology that are shaping the future of the medical device industry, is held annually in Boston, Orange County, and the Twin Cities.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group: Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group advises clients ranging from start-ups to large multinational public companies to leading research institutions. The group’s attorneys work closely with clients, providing innovative legal counsel to help them achieve their objectives – from discovery through commercialization and product marketing.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Boston Office: Established in 1999, Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office is home to over 70 attorneys practicing in the areas of aviation & equipment finance, bankruptcy, corporate, emerging technology, energy, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, and real estate. An important contributor to the firm's international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. The team offers clients the value of decades of legal experience and hands-on knowledge of the local business community, supported by the firm's vast network of global resources.
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