Topics include:- The metaverse and beyond- Bored apes, horse DNA and counterfeit tennis shoes: the intersection of IP law and NFTs- Climate change effects - start-up and funding landscapes for green-tech- Data protection update: CCPA/CPRA, Virginia, Colorado, Utah and Connecticut privacy legislations; Canadian reforms; cross border data transfers- Best practices for obtaining patent protection in the Americas, Europe and India, strategic licensing and new licensing models- Corporate structures for start-ups – the Delaware Flip or not? Timing and tax considerations- How AI is affecting the M and A process- The ultimate guide to brand protection, globally – choosing the best brand for your start-up, protecting your brand globally, dealing with pirates- Unicorns in North America – views from the C-suite Date and Time: On Sunday January 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm to Tuesday January 24, 2023 at 5:00 pmVenue details: Hilton Santa Monica Hotel and Suites, 1707 4th Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401, United States Prices:IBA member (before 9 December): USD 1300.00,Non-member (before 9 December): USD 1470.00,IBA member (from 10 December): USD 1415.00,Non-member (from 10 December): USD 1585.00