Israel Global Business Strategies & IP Meetup

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Learn how to protect your startup from costly patent disputes before they threaten your growth.

Protecting innovation is no longer optional for startups and growing companies. Patent disputes can impact funding, product launches, partnerships, and long-term growth.

Join us for “Patent Litigation Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs” — a practical webinar designed for founders, executives, innovators, and advisors navigating today’s increasingly competitive IP landscape.
We’ll discuss:

• Common patent litigation risks facing startups
• Strategies to reduce exposure before disputes arise
• Responding to cease-and-desist letters and infringement claims
• Offensive and defensive patent enforcement strategies
• Litigation considerations during fundraising, acquisitions, and scaling
• Practical steps entrepreneurs can take now to protect innovation

Whether you are building an early-stage startup or scaling a growing company, understanding patent litigation strategy can help you make smarter business decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Presented by the Entrepreneurial Strategy Series and Gearhart Law.
AGENDA:

• Networking (11:30 am - 12 pm EDT)
• Presentation (12 pm - 1:15 pm EDT)

OUR SPEAKERS:
Jim Francis is a seasoned intellectual property attorney and trusted advisor who helps innovators, entrepreneurs, and growing companies protect what they build. With more than two decades of experience in intellectual property and business law, Jim specializes in strategic risk management, patent and trademark protection, licensing, and dispute resolution. His unique combination of technical and legal expertise allows him to guide startups, universities, and Fortune 100 companies through complex legal challenges while helping them maximize the value of their innovations.
Currently a Partner at Gearhart Law, Jim has built a distinguished career representing clients in high-stakes intellectual property matters, including patent prosecution, IP due diligence, software licensing, and litigation. His work gained national attention when The New York Times featured his role in a landmark trademark dispute involving Kentucky Mist Moonshine and the University of Kentucky. Before entering law, Jim worked in research and engineering roles at Ashland Petroleum and Valvoline, giving him firsthand insight into the innovation process. A published author and recognized thought leader in the life sciences industry, Jim continues to help businesses protect their ideas, reduce risk, and grow with confidence. Read more at: https://gearhartlaw.com/team/jim-francis/

James Klobucar, Esq. is Chair of the Consumer and Design Patents Group at Gearhart Law, where he advises entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses on patent strategy, trademark protection, copyright filings, and intellectual property portfolio management. He works closely with clients to develop practical IP strategies, conduct infringement analyses, and secure meaningful protection for innovations across a wide range of industries, including consumer products, software, electronics, and wireless communication devices.

James also serves as the Patent Executive in Residence at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), mentoring entrepreneurs at NJIT’s Enterprise Development Center incubator on a pro bono basis. Known for his collaborative and business-minded approach, he enjoys helping inventors refine and strengthen their ideas while guiding companies through branding and trademark challenges. James earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell College, double majoring in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Chemistry, and is passionate about helping innovators turn ideas into protected, marketable assets. Read more at: https://gearhartlaw.com/team/james-klobucar-esq/

David Postolski, Esq. is a senior partner at Gearhart Law, is a registered patent attorney and Intellectual Property (IP) attorney for close to 20 years. David specializes in assisting inventors, creators, artists, start-ups, entrepreneurs, early-stage companies, and emerging companies with their U.S and international IP strategy, protection, enforcement, and monetization. David is a frequent speaker and author on emerging IP issues and technologies including, raising capital, business formation, food science, software, licensing, Data and Privacy Compliance, equity-based crowdfunding, and compliance with other US and International Regulatory structures. David is also a Professor at Temple University, Parsons School of Design and the Radzyner Law School (Herzliya, Israel) where he teaches master-level students about IP, ethics, and other regulatory considerations. David is a current Council Member of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law, founder of their International Action Group, and editor of their monthly newsletter, and the outgoing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Officer. David currently serves on Harvard’s Lemann Entrepreneurial Program Advisory Board. Read more at: https://gearhartlaw.com/team/david-postolski-esq/

Email the event moderator, David D. Postolski, Esq.. with any questions at david@gearhartlaw.com

This event is sponsored by Gearhart Law, a full service Intellectual Property firm specializing in Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law domestically and globally. We serve inventors, entrepreneurs, and established businesses. We can help you strategize and build your IP portfolio based on your business needs. Call us for a free consultation at 908-273-0700 or contact us through: https://gearhartlaw.com/