Intellectual Property (IP) ConfEx

NEW YORK, USA - 23 OCTOBER 2024

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Venue:

AMA’s Executive Conference Center,

1601 Broadway, Near Time Square Building, Manhattan, New York, USA 10019

(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)

IP. Patent. Trademark. Copyright. Litigation. Patent Management. Brand Protection. IP Infringement. IP Rights. IP Management. IP Licensing. Patent Portfolio. IP Assets. Counterfeiting. Patent Monetization. Patent Search. Privacy. Risk. Security. Compliance. Data Protection. IP Translation. AI. IP Technology.

Who Attends?

Chief Intellectual Property Officer
Chief IP Counsel
Chief Technology and IP Strategist
Director of IP Strategy
VP, IP & General Counsel
Senior IP Counsel
Principal IP Counsel
Lead IP Counsel

Head of Intellectual Property
Head of IP Enforcement
Chief Patent Counsel
Director, Patents and Innovation
Director of Patent Litigation
Senior Patent Counsel
Head of Patent Policy

Lead Counsel, Brand and Marketing
Director of Trademark and Brand Protection
Senior Trademark Counsel
Technology Licensing Manager
Trademark Manager
Law Firm Partner

AIM & OBJECTIVES

The Global Intellectual Property (IP) ConfEx serves as the premier platform for IP professionals, legal experts, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, expand their expertise, and influence the future of intellectual property. The conference focuses on exploring the latest developments in IP law, technology, and management, fostering innovation and collaboration in the global IP landscape.

Key objectives include:

Enhancing Knowledge: Providing cutting-edge insights through expert-led keynotes, roundtable discussions, and product demonstration, ensuring attendees stay informed of the latest trends and legal developments in intellectual property.
Fostering Innovation: Promoting discussions on emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and their impact on IP management and protection.
Promoting Best Practices: Sharing strategies for managing global IP portfolios, enforcing IP rights, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
Encouraging Networking: Creating opportunities for participants to build valuable professional connections and engage with peers, legal professionals, and industry experts.
Showcasing Technology: Highlighting innovative tools and services to help attendees stay ahead in IP protection, enforcement, and commercialization.

Through these objectives, the Global IP ConfEx aims to elevate industry standards and support the ongoing professional growth of all participants in the field of intellectual property.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Events 4 Sure & GeneralCounsel360 bring together leading professionals from multinational corporations across the globe. These distinguished experts will provide invaluable insights into IP management, legal innovations, emerging technologies, and global IP enforcement strategies. Attendees can look forward to gaining practical, actionable guidance, engaging directly with industry leaders, and expanding their professional networks to advance their expertise in the dynamic field of intellectual property.

KEY SPEAKERS

Hugo Teufel

VP Deputy General Counsel for Cyber, Privacy, Records; Chief Privacy Officer, Lumen Technologies

Sheila Jain Kaushik

Director, Sr. Counsel, Global Trademarks,

Mondelēz International

Paul Keller

Partner,

Crowell & Moring

James Black

Partner & General Counsel,

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Joe Farco

Intellectual Property Partner,

Norris McLaughlin

Dina Blikshteyn

Partner | AI Practice Co-Chair,

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Lindsay Korotkin

Partner,

ArentFox Schiff

Jonathan Illari

Associate General Counsel, Masterworks

Fabio Marino

Partner,

Womble Bond Dickinson

Ajita Abraham

VP, Global Head of Commercial, CLM, IP and Privacy,

Avantor

Paul Burnett

Chief IP Counsel,

FMC Corporation

Kirk Sigmon

Partner,

Banner Witcoff

Irah Donner

Partner,

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

Michael Kurzer

Partner,

Vinson & Elkins

Michael Eisenberg

Shareholder,

Stevens & Lee

Wayne Kaufman

Senior Counsel, Data Privacy Officer, Vice President,

ORBCOMM Inc.

Alan Behr

Intellectual Property Partner,

Phillips Nizer LLP

Jordan Romanoff

Senior Director & Senior Managing Counsel, Co-Head Intellectual Property, BNY

Jason A. LaBerteaux

AVP & Assistant General Counsel,

MetLife

Yeen C. Tham

Counsel,

IBM Corporation

Dania Nasser

Senior Associate General Counsel, Canon Business Process Services, Inc

Donald Prutzman

Partner,

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Joshua Goldberg

Co-Managing Partner,

Nath, Goldberg & Meyer

Frank X. Wukovits

Associate Attorney,

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Mark Doerr

Partner,

Patrick | Doerr

Gail Gottehrer

VP, Global Litigation, Labor & Employment Law, and Government Relations, Fresh Del Monte

Sriranga Veeraraghavan

Vice President Legal,

Xperi Inc.

Hanna Madbak

Senior Director of IP Management,
Adeia

Shani Karantzalis

Intellectual Property Support Manager, Barcade

Alex Locke

General Counsel,

VeeFriends

Anna Brook

Partner,

CM Law PLLC

Dana Hayter

Partner,

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Sona De

Partner,

Sidley Austin LLP

Wendi Opper Uzar

Partner,

ArentFox Schiff

Bao Tran

VP, IP & General Counsel,

CISBAY

Robert McFarlane

Partner, Technology Practice Chair and Intellectual Property Practice Co-Chair, Hanson Bridgett LLP

AGENDA

(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)

(08:30 AM – 05:30 PM Local Time)

Find Your Time

08:30 AM – Onwards

Conference Registration & Networking Tea

Registration followed by networking tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Introduction & Speed Networking

Welcome and event overview
One-on-One Introduction: Let the industry know you and your expertise
Speed Networking: Rapid connections between speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

09:30 AM – 10:10 AM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Conversations with Chief IP Officers: Illuminating Insights and Perspectives

Understanding the Strategic Role of Intellectual Property (IP) in Driving Business Success
Exploring Emerging Trends and Challenges Shaping the IP Landscape
Harnessing Innovation and Creativity: Strategies for Effective IP Leadership
Navigating Global Intellectual Property Regulations and Legal Considerations
Leveraging Insights from Industry Leaders to Shape Future IP Strategies

Speakers:

Dina Blikshteyn, Partner | AI Practice Co-Chair, Haynes and Boone, LLP

Shani Karantzalis, Intellectual Property Support Manager, Barcade

Dana Hayter, Partner, Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Donald Prutzman, Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Wendi Opper Uzar, Intellectual Property Partner, Riker Danzig LLP

10:10 AM – 10:50 AM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Artificial Intelligence in Patent Law Practice: Enhancing Efficiency and Innovation

Utilizing AI-driven tools for Prior Art Search and Patentability Analysis to streamline the patent examination process
Enhancing Patent Drafting and Prosecution through AI-powered algorithms for generating comprehensive claims and responses
Leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) for automated patent portfolio management and monitoring
Improving IP Due Diligence and Patent Valuation with AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling
Exploring Ethical and Regulatory Implications of AI adoption in patent law practice, and strategies for responsible implementation

Speakers:

Irah Donner, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

Hanna Madbak, Senior Director of IP Management, Adeia

Bao Tran, VP, IP & General Counsel, CISBAY

Fabio Marino, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

10:50 AM – 11:20 AM

Tea Break & Informal Networking

Engage in networking over tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Patenting AI Innovations: Safeguarding Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Tackling Data Privacy Concerns in AI Patent Applications
Integrating Cybersecurity into AI Patenting Procedures
Harmonizing Innovation with Data Privacy Safeguards in AI Technologies
Addressing Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Patenting AI Innovations
Utilizing Patent Strategies to Fortify AI Systems against Cyber Threats

Speakers:

Ajita Abraham, VP, Global Head of Commercial, CLM, IP and Privacy, Avantor

Jason A. LaBerteaux, AVP & Assistant General Counsel, MetLife

Hugo Teufel, Vice President; Deputy General Counsel for Cyber, Privacy, Records; Chief Privacy Officer, Lumen Technologies

Kirk Sigmon, Partner, Banner Witcoff

12:00 PM – 12:40 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Convergence of IP and Cybersecurity: Understanding Risks and Strategies for Protection

Identifying Vulnerabilities: Exploring Intersections Between Intellectual Property Assets and Cyber Threats
Data Protection Strategies: Safeguarding IP Assets from Cybersecurity Breaches and Data Theft
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring Alignment of IP Practices with Cybersecurity Standards and Regulations
Incident Response Planning: Developing Protocols to Address Cybersecurity Incidents Impacting IP Assets
Collaborative Solutions: Engaging Cross-Functional Teams to Implement Comprehensive Protection Measures for IP and Cybersecurity Integration

Speakers:

Michael Kurzer, Partner, Vinson & Elkins

Yeen C. Tham, Counsel, IBM Corporation

Frank X. Wukovits, Associate Attorney, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Dania Nasser, Senior Associate General Counsel, Canon Business Process Services, Inc

Jordan Romanoff, Senior Director & Senior Managing Counsel, Co-Head Intellectual Property, BNY

12:40 PM – 01:40 PM

Lunch Break & Informal Networking

Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

01:40 PM – 02:20 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Securing Trade Secrets: Safeguarding Confidentiality in the Digital Age

Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses for Digital Trade Secret Protection
Crafting, Documenting, and Implementing Comprehensive Strategies to Safeguard Trade Secrets in advance of litigation
Navigating Legal Terrain and Trade Secret Enforcement in litigation
Mitigating Insider Threats and Data Breach Risks to Preserve Confidentiality
Harnessing Encryption and Access Controls for Enhanced Trade Secret Security in Digital Environments

Speakers:

Sona De, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Michael Eisenberg, Shareholder, Stevens & Lee

Joe Farco, Intellectual Property Partner, Norris McLaughlin

Paul Keller, Partner, Crowell & Moring

Mark Doerr, Partner, Patrick | Doerr

Gail Gottehrer, VP, Global Litigation, Labor & Employment Law, and Government Relations, Fresh Del Monte

02:20 PM – 03:00 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Harmonizing IP Strategies with Corporate ESG Goals: Opportunities and Challenges

Discovering Alignment Between Intellectual Property (IP) and Corporate ESG Objectives
Harnessing IP Assets to Propel Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Endeavors
Integrating ESG Factors into the Development and Management of IP Strategies
Overcoming Obstacles and Seizing Opportunities in Aligning IP Strategies with ESG Goals
Achieving Optimal Value Creation through Integrated IP and ESG Strategies

Speaker:

Wayne Kaufman, Senior Counsel, Data Privacy Officer, Vice President, ORBCOMM Inc.

Lindsay Korotkin, Partner, ArentFox Schiff

Sriranga Veeraraghavan, Vice President Legal, Xperi Inc.

03:00 PM – 03:40 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Trademark Dynamics in the Digital Era: Navigating Disruption and Brand Identity

Evolving Trademark Strategies for Digital Transformation: Responding to Emerging Technologies and Online Platforms
Safeguarding Brand Identity Amidst Digital Disruption: Essential Trademark Considerations and Strategies
Maximizing Trademarks for Digital Marketing and Enhanced Brand Engagement in 2024
Addressing Trademark Challenges in Emerging Technologies: AI, IoT, and Blockchain
Navigating Trademark Evolution: Harmonizing Innovation with Brand Preservation in the Digital Terrain

Speakers:

Alex Locke, General Counsel, VeeFriends

Sheila Jain Kaushik, Director, Sr. Counsel, Global Trademarks, Mondelēz International

Jonathan Illari, Associate General Counsel, Masterworks

Alan Behr, Intellectual Property Partner, Phillips Nizer LLP

03:40 PM – 04:20 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Ethical Considerations in IP Litigation Management: Professional Standards and Practices

Upholding Ethical Conduct in IP Litigation: Ensuring Professional Responsibilities
Safeguarding Client Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege in IP Cases
Managing Conflicts of Interest and Upholding Duty of Loyalty in IP Litigation
Navigating Ethical Challenges in Discovery, Evidence Handling, and Expert Witness Testimony
Fostering Integrity and Fairness in Negotiations, Settlements, and Court Proceedings within IP Litigation

Speakers:

Anna Brook, Partner, CM Law PLLC

Paul Burnett, Chief IP Counsel, FMC Corporation

James Black, Partner & General Counsel, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Robert McFarlane, Partner, Technology Practice Chair and Intellectual Property Practice Co-Chair, Hanson Bridgett LLP

04:20 PM – 04:30 PM

Tea Break & Informal Networking

Engage in networking over tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

04:30 PM – 05:20 PM

Live Q&A Session with Speakers

Enhancing Engagement: Addressing Key Concerns in Intellectual Property Through Live Q&A

The Live Q&A Session will provide an excellent opportunity for all participants to engage directly with our expert speakers. This interactive platform will enable delegates to seek personalized solutions, clarify their doubts, and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of IP protection, enforcement, and innovation.

Speakers:

Sona De, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Michael Eisenberg, Shareholder, Stevens & Lee

Paul Keller, Partner, Crowell & Moring

Michael Kurzer, Partner, Vinson & Elkins

Alex Locke, General Counsel, VeeFriends

Donald Prutzman, Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Joe Farco, Intellectual Property Partner, Norris McLaughlin

Yeen C. Tham, Counsel, IBM Corporation

Shani Karantzalis, Intellectual Property Support Manager, Barcade

Anna Brook, Partner, CM Law PLLC

05:20 PM – 05:30 PM

Thank You Note & Closing Remarks

A heartfelt acknowledgment of all speakers, sponsors, and global delegates whose steadfast support and active participation were instrumental in the success of this event.

*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.

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