Author: Caloba

This seminar will cover the key legal issues any first-time entrepreneur should understand before starting a technology-based business. Areas of focus include understanding key formation and management issues, how to minimize legal risk, and how to deal with investors, and get funding from various sources. Just bring yourself. All experience levels and background welcome.。 Article: 1. 2014 CALOBA IP Seminar: Start-up Legal Matters 101 At the end of this seminar, you will: Understand the key distinctions between different legal entities Understand the key issues among co-founders, such as Read more…

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 – Register here at Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Orrick Silicon Valley, 1000 Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Articles: Patent litigation Strategies for Chinese Companies Patent Portfolio management Strategies for Chinese Companies Chinese and U.S. Patent Lawfare Companies in the Greater China region have long recognized that their patent strategies are critical to their success in U.S. markets.  But how have they fared and, more importantly, how can they do better?  We will present a new comprehensive empirical study assessing how these Chinese companies have Read more…

Please join CALOBA and Sidley Austin LLP for the second installment of the seminar series, “MEET THE LEADERS.” Senior leaders in law practice are invited to share with CALOBA members their experiences and advices. The second installment of this series will take place at Sidley Austin’s Palo Alto office, featuring Mr. Chester Te, ‎Assistant General Counsel of SVB Financial Group. This rare opportunity is made possible by CALOBA’s board member, Mr. Yabo Lin, a Partner at Sidley. Time, Venue and Lunch! When: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, March Read more…

In January 2013, Caterpillar announced a $580 million write down on its acquisition of ERA Mining and Machinery Ltd., a PRC-based company listed in Hong Kong. The write-down represented 86% of the value of the transaction and was required after Caterpillar discovered a “deliberate, multi-year, coordinated accounting misconduct” and other problems. At the time of the acquisition, Caterpillar had been in China for 30 years and had experience doing business in some of the most difficult places around the globe. Please join CALOBA for our panel discussion, “Due Diligence on Read more…

When – January 15, 2014, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Registration) Location – Foley & Lardner, LLP, 975 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA Women have made significant progress in the legal profession. The number of women in the judiciary, academia and private practice has increased. Yet the percentage of women in leadership still lags behind the percentage of female law school graduates. Thus, barriers to professional success are still prevalent in the legal profession. The Women’s Intellectual Property Law Association (WIPLA) and The Chinese American Lawyers of Read more…

We have had a great 2013, with many successful events and an ever-growing membership. More excitingly, with great pleasure, CALOBA announces the formation of a new Board of Directors. The new Board is comprised to well established and respected professionals in the legal industry, including law firm partners, in-house counsel and a lawyer-turned-CEO. Under the leadership of the new Board, we expect CALOBA to develop into an influential organization that brings multidimensional benefit to its members, to the community, and to play an active role in US-China business Read more…

Event Details CALOBA and APABA-SV In-House Committee together present the FREE eventHow to Present Yourself Professionally: What Skills You Need Beyond Hard Work to Get Promoted! A Panel Discussion and Interactive Workshop 1.0 Hour Credit for Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession Monday, December 2, 2013 6:30 Networking (light food and drinks provided) 7-9 pm Program Fenwick & West, 801 California Street, Mountain View, CA Have you hit the ceiling at your job even though you do great work? Do you get the interview based on your credentials but Read more…