08:30 AM – Onwards

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Morning Keynote Address 1

Artificial Intelligence: Lawyer’s Job threatened?

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Imagine a future of robot lawyers — real technology doing real legal work. According to recent research released at the World Economic Forum (WEF), 5 million jobs are expected to be taken by robots by 2025 itself.​

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• Artificial Intelligence in law & IP – putting AI into practice

• What AI applications will we see in the future, besides document review and automation?

• When will we see lawyers replaced by robots, in 2050?

• Can machines be taught to think more like attorneys?

• How much of a typical law firm’s work can be automated today? And in the future?

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Morning Keynote Address 2

The Importance of Diversity in Innovation

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While there have been substantial improvements made in the profession of law around diversity – patent law still struggles to attract diverse talent. While this is part of a bigger issue around STEM, the impact of increasing diversity in STEM fields will be profound. It is also well known that there is a diversity patent gap. What is our role in encouraging diverse innovators so that we as a society can make real progress on bridging the patent gap?​

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This session will explore:​

• What is the current landscape with Diversity in IP, R&D & innovation as a whole?

• How can we as an IP law profession and business leaders work together to create change?

• How can we attract more diversity into the profession?

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Morning Keynote Address 3

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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

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM

10:50 AM – 11:20 AM

Informal Networking & Tea Break

• Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates

• Informal Networking with Exhibitors

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

12:20 PM – 01:00 PM

Industry Leadership Session

Avoiding Allegations of Willful Infringement

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• How to actively manage the risk of being found a willful infringer?

• When should you obtain a patent opinion?

• If infringement could not be avoided, were any steps taken to secure a license under the patent?

• Avoiding willful infringement exposure: are opinion letters still necessary?

01:00 PM – 01:50 PM

Informal Networking & Lunch Break

• Networking Lunch with Speakers & Delegates

• Informal Networking with Exhibitors

02:10 PM – 02:50 PM

Industry Leadership Session

A Balanced Approach to IP Litigation and Forecasts for 2023

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• Determining whether defensive patenting is an effective strategy as companies aim for litigation avoidance through portfolio management

• Conducting freedom to operate searches and obtaining clearance opinions

• Preparing for international litigation

• Implementing a proactive defensive strategy:

• Exploring the roles of operating company and rivals

02:50 PM – 03:10 PM

03:10 PM – 04:40 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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Discussion Topic & Details-

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UK/Europe: Trademark Laws, Regulation & Brand Value Management

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• United Kingdom: Trademark Laws & Regulation

• Trademark goes before brand

• How are recent developments in trademark law affecting brand protection and enforcement strategies?

• Brand protection in a fast growing market​

• New progress in brand strategy in the era of IoT

• The impact of Brexit on trademark protection in the UK and EU