The way in which businesses and consumers use computing services is rapidly changing. Today's economic climate dictates that businesses use computing services differently than they have in the past. From Application Service Provider ("ASP") model delivery to Software as a Service ("SaaS") to Cloud Computing, computer processing platforms have dramatically changed. As the costs of maintaining computer hardware and software continue to rise, businesses are looking for cost effective and scalable applications to meet their needs. Consumers are seeking inexpensive ways to store their content and have greater remote accessibility. While the cloud platform provides a number of economic and technical solutions, it also raises a number of legal and business issues that need to be addressed when critical work functions are outsourced and proprietary data is entrusted to vendors.

We will discuss the common legal and business issues that tend to occur during negotiations concerning cloud computing services, best practices and potential risks from both the vendor and customer perspectives.

7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Program and Q&A
(Please note: the program will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.)

White & Case LLP
3000 El Camino Real
5 Palo Alto Square
9th Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Tel: + 1 650 213 0300

Please note -- Due to space limitations, this event is currently sold out.

Presenters:
Adam Chernichaw is a member of White & Case's Intellectual Property Group, specializing in transactional matters. His practice focuses on representing clients in the Outsourcing, Technology, and Sports and Entertainment industries.

Daren M. Orzechowski is an Intellectual Property partner in our New York office. He specializes in all areas of intellectual property law and handles both litigation and transactional matters. He represents clients in the information technology and outsourcing sectors as well as clients in the sports and entertainment industries.

Bijal V. Vakil is an Intellectual Property partner in our Palo Alto office. His practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, strategic counseling and technology licensing. He has represented clients in intellectual property cases in numerous district courts, the International Trade Commission and before the Federal Circuit.

Additional Information:

CLE will be provided. White & Case is a State Bar of California approved provider. This activity has been approved for one hour of General Education Credit.

For questions, please contact Kathleen Gilles at White & Case LLP at + 1 650 213 0366 or