09:00 AM – Onwards
Conference Registration 

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• Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates

• Informal Networking with Exhibitors

Introduction & Peer Networking | 09:15 AM – 09:30 AM

 

• Event Introduction: Get to know the daylong exciting networking & learning opportunities

• One-on-One Introduction: Let the industry know you and your expertise

Morning Keynote Address 1 | 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

AI in the Field of IP Services – A Vision for the Future

 

Artificial intelligence is reshaping our society at a gathering pace, both in obvious and not-so obvious ways. IP experts examine the relationship between intellectual property and artificial intelligence from a number of angles, discussing topics including:

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• Generating and protecting IP systems

• The intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Covid-19, and copyright

• Protecting the output of AI

• Infringement

• Will IP technology overtake IP experts?

• IP issues in AI projects

• How trademark law playing catch-up with Artificial Intelligence?

Morning Keynote Address 2 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Patent Portfolio Management, Monetization, and Transactions: Key Considerations

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• Key considerations for companies in 2022 and beyond

• Current patent portfolio monetization trends

• Business, legal and other considerations

• Best patent valuation practices

• Impact of recent regulatory developments

• ​E-Discovery in patent litigation

Morning Keynote Address 3 | 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Brand Protection: Looking Beyond IP & Trademarks

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Brand protection and Intellectual Property protection are critical concerns for long-term corporate growth and survival in today’s competitive, global marketplace. Failure to develop a wide-ranging strategy to protect intellectual property and brands can cost a company millions of dollars, lost competitive advantages and, ultimately, its ability to compete.

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• Why you should be shouting about your brand protection strategy?

• Key advantages to IP & trademark brand protection solutions

• Leveraging intelligent process automation for brand protection

• Protecting your brand through trademarks

• Monitor against intellectual property infringement

• Enforce IP rights- detection and enforcement strategies

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation

 

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Informal Networking | 11:20 AM – 11:50 AM

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• Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates

• Informal Networking with Exhibitors

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM | Industry Leadership Session

How to Control IP Costs and Obtain Transparency

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• How to significantly reduce cost on short, mid and long term in your IP lifecycle for patents, trademarks and designs?

• IP-rights and an unmanageable number of invoices

• Agent benchmarking and auditing

• Portfolio pruning with software and/or experts

• Cost management across the whole IP prosecution lifecycle

12:30 PM – 12:50 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation

 

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12:50 PM – 01:30 PM | Industry Leadership Session

IP Data Breaches — Identifying and Controlling Litigation Data that can Leave Your Company Exposed

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• Identifying threats: spotting vulnerability and areas of exposure

• Measuring and improving the effectiveness of your current solutions

• Closing the loop with a unified, end-to-end solution

• IP Management – more Data, better Quality

• Cyber theft of Intellectual Property

• Cyber Security for your Trademarks

Informal Networking | 01:30 PM – 02:20 PM

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• Networking Lunch with Speakers & Delegates

• Informal Networking with Exhibitors

02:20 PM – 02:40 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation

 

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02:40 PM – 03:20 PM | Industry Leadership Session

A Framework for Strategic Patenting & Portfolio Management

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• Strategic patenting – what is it and why bother?

• Impact on patent value in the marketplace

• How legal, business, & technical experts come together for portfolio management

• Case studies: when portfolio management is used successfully

03:20 PM – 03:40 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation

 

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03:40 PM – 05:10 PM | Leadership Round Table Discussion & Idea Exchange

This session is an opportunity for you to share feedback with peers regarding challenges you face that were not addressed in other conference sessions. Participate in discussions around hot topics and burning issues with your colleagues that are unique to the IP environment. Peers gladly share ideas, strategies and best practices to assist you in addressing difficulties. You may be surprised that you have an idea to share that will be of great value to another attendee. Take back to your office insightful tips to reduce risk or increase efficiency in a process or procedure within your firm that you didn't think needed improvement.

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During the Idea Exchange, we plan to discuss the topics below. Please feel free to bring additional topics if you don't see a topic that you would like to discuss.

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Discussion Topic & Details-

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How Machine Learning & Automation Will Keep Track of Competitors in a Revolving IP & Patent Landscape

 

Running a successful organization is not an easy task. There are multitudes of goals to track, competitors to beat and a product line to build and protect to survive in the cut-throat race. During those times, a patent portfolio is the best weapon for an organization that can act both as a shield and sword when the need arises. Update your IP strategy and learn how to rapidly navigate the competitive landscape with the latest technologies and strategies available to Chief IP and Patent Counsels-

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• IP under Biden administration: approach to IP policy & big tech

• The latest advancements in data and analytics for IP management

• How to unlock potential of your patent portfolio?

• Keeping track of developments in real time with machine learning and automation

• What AI means for the future of patent search?

• Overcoming IP management challenges in view of digitalization

• Why Patents and Pandemics don’t — or shouldn’t — mix

• COVID-19 & IP crime: learning from the pandemic

• Third-Party vendors for trademark clearance searches

• Artificial intelligence in the trademark world

Informal Networking | 05:10 PM – 05:25 PM

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• Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates

• Informal Networking with Exhibitors

05:25 PM – 05:30 PM

Thank You Note & Closing Remarks

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Thank you note in the presence of all speakers, sponsors & global delegates who made this event happen with their undaunting support and participation.