protecting your business interests
corporate expionage, globa security & compliance
May 21st, New York City. The NYDEC, along with the Commerce Department and Empire State Development produced an Export University 301 event at the offices of the State of New York that was designed to educate smaller exporters about the dangers of dealing in foreign markets.
Topics included corporate espionage and intelligence updates, plus government resources that are available. Also included were updates on current trends in electronic crimes, including what to consider when applying for patents and trademarks in foreign countries. Further covered in some detail were export controls and methods for evaluating agents and distributors.
Speakers included Ken Adams, President of Empire State Development; Brian Whisler of Baker & McKenzie; Mark Johnson, CEO of Elysium Solutions; Philip Walker, Regional Analyst, Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. Department of State; James Edwards, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service; Mindy Bickel, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce; Thomas Cook, Managing Director, Blue Tiger International and John Leonard, Director, Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP.
Topics included corporate espionage and intelligence updates, plus government resources that are available. Also included were updates on current trends in electronic crimes, including what to consider when applying for patents and trademarks in foreign countries. Further covered in some detail were export controls and methods for evaluating agents and distributors.
Speakers included Ken Adams, President of Empire State Development; Brian Whisler of Baker & McKenzie; Mark Johnson, CEO of Elysium Solutions; Philip Walker, Regional Analyst, Overseas Security Advisory Council, U.S. Department of State; James Edwards, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service; Mindy Bickel, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce; Thomas Cook, Managing Director, Blue Tiger International and John Leonard, Director, Forensic & Dispute Services, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP.
