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Intellectual Property (IP) ConfEx
(Speed Networking Meetings Format)
SAN FRANCISCO, USA - 27 FEB 2024
Speed Networking Opportunities in:
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.
This event will gather a vast array of legal and technology professionals, such as IP Counsel, Heads of IP Departments, Patent Managers, Trademark Managers, Risk & Compliance Professionals, Chief IP Officers, Data Privacy Officers, Heads of Patents, Patent Attorneys, Directors of Data Privacy & IP, IP Law Firm Partners, IP Tech Professionals, and Service Providers.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Global Intellectual Property (IP) ConfEx is a premier event scheduled to take place on 27 February 2024, in San Francisco, USA. The conference aims to bring together a vast array of IP professionals from various industries, including IP Counsel, Heads of IP Departments, Patent Managers, Trademark Managers, Risk & Compliance Professionals, Chief IP Officers, Data Privacy Officers, Heads of Patents, Patent Attorneys, Directors of Data Privacy & IP, IP Law Firm Partners, IP Tech Professionals, and Service Providers.
The event will feature keynote addresses from renowned experts, case study presentations, collaborative round table discussions, and exhibitions from leading service providers. The conference will offer an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing ideas, and gaining insights into the latest trends and innovations in the field of Intellectual Property. Participants can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the IP landscape and acquire practical strategies to enhance their IP management and protection efforts.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Join a dynamic legal/IP and technology conference featuring numerous speakers and attendees.
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Stay updated on the latest industry trends and innovations from both national and international speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors.
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Develop meaningful connections with Bar Associations and Media Partners to expand your professional network.
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Gain valuable knowledge through engaging keynote addresses, exclusive case study presentations, round table discussions, and business dialogues.
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Interact with C-level executives and decision-makers to generate new business leads and opportunities.
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Take advantage of robust networking opportunities that enable professionals in your field to connect and build relationships that may lead to future collaborations.
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Participate in collaborative round table discussions to share insights and perspectives, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive conversation.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Esteemed speakers from diverse backgrounds in legal, technology, and business fields will headline this event. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights from these experts as they share their experiences and knowledge on key topics outlined in the program agenda.
KEY SPEAKERS
Nikki Vo
Director & AGC,
Head of IP Litigation,
Meta
Robert McFarlane
Partner, Technology Practice Chair and Intellectual Property Practice Co-Chair, Hanson Bridgett LLP
Brent Yamashita
Partner - Patent Litigation, Prosecution, and IPRs,
DLA Piper
Xin Xie
Associate,
Sheppard Mullin Richter &
Hampton LLP
Siddhi Shah
Senior Patent Counsel,
Micron Technology
Fabio Marino
Partner,
Womble Bond Dickinson
John Pavolotsky
Attorney,
Stoel Rives LLP
Hongming Liu
Senior IP Counsel,
Tencent America
Ian Ballon
Co-Chair, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Group,
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Matthew Holohan
Shareholder,
Sheridan Ross P.C.
Peter Jovanovic
Legal Director, IP,
Dell
David Tsai
IP Litigation Partner,
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
David Sanker
Partner,
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
AGENDA
(Speed Networking Meetings Format)
(08:00 AM – 06:00 PM Local Time)
08:00 AM – Onwards
Conference Registration
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Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
08:45 AM – 09:30 AM
Speed Networking Meetings: Connecting Counsel, Law Firm Partners, and Service Providers
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Participate in our dynamic "Speed Networking Meetings," where General Counsel, Law Firm Partners, and Service Providers come together for engaging and insightful discussions.
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It's an unparalleled opportunity to forge new relationships, gather unique perspectives, and explore key issues that are of interest.
09:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions 1
Protect Your Brand, Why Trademarks Matter
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Considerations- choosing a TM
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Consult an IP professional
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Value added by TMs
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Top things you need to know about patents and trademarks in
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Comprehensive trademark portfolio management tips and tricks to lower portfolio costs
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How to gather the right information for effective decision making with business partners?
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Ways to put together communication strategies to highlight the potential risks associated with short term abandonment decisions
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Technology best practices to free your in-house team from laborious tasks.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Keynote Address 1
Enhancing Revenue and Making a Difference through Intellectual Property Licensing
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Understand how a properly drawn non-disclosure agreement can minimise the risk to your valuable information during licensing negotiations
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Be able to identify and avoid potential deal breakers at an early stage
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Understand how competition law may limit the licensing deal that you can make
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Be able to identify things that you need to consider when negotiating key license content in order to avoid unwelcome consequences in the future.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Keynote Address 2
Patenting and Copyrighting Trends and Activities in the AI Field
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What is an AI related invention?
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Application strategies that meet your business goals
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Protecting the output of AI
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Generative AI Copyright concerns you must know in 2023-24
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AI vs. IP: who's responsible for Copyright Infringement?
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Protecting AI Innovations: national and regional differences in intellectual property protection
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Examination of the key players, including tech giants and startups, actively filing AI patents
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Can you use copyright-protected data to train AI models?
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Informal Networking & Tea Break
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Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
11:45 AM – 12:05 AM
Exclusive Case Study Presentation 1
12:05 PM – 12:25 PM
Exclusive Case Study Presentation 2
12:25 PM – 01:10 PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions 2
Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, and Intellectual Property: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities
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Where data meets IP
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How IPR promotes and ensures data privacy?
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Importance of data licensing
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Ownership of big data and its relevance with IPR
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Data privacy and current legislations in USA
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What is the liability of companies?
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The golden age of personal data: how to regulate an enabling fundamental right?
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IP protection strategies for data driven innovations
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Data Rights considerations in transacting and managing data assets
01:10 PM – 02:00 PM
Informal Networking & Lunch Break
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Networking Lunch with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Speed Networking Meetings: Connecting Counsel, Law Firm Partners, and Service Providers
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Participate in our dynamic "Speed Networking Meetings," where General Counsel, Law Firm Partners, and Service Providers come together for engaging and insightful discussions.
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It's an unparalleled opportunity to forge new relationships, gather unique perspectives, and explore key issues that are of interest.
02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Keynote Address 3
Igniting Innovation and Elevating Patent Quality: Strategies for Success
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How are companies engaging their inventors and engineers to build an innovation culture and increase invention disclosures?
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What are their processes for invention harvesting and interacting with R&D?
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What is best workflow for harvesting, managing and procuring applications?
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How to manage the workflow?
03:00 PM – 03:20 PM
Exclusive Case Study Presentation 3
03:20 PM – 03:40 PM
Exclusive Case Study Presentation 4
03:40 PM – 04:25 PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions 3
Trade Secret and Patent Protection in High Tech Industry
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How are IP Counsel deciding between trade secret and patent protection?
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What processes are companies putting into place to be prepared for trade secret litigation?
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What does trade secret litigation look like? How does it differ from patent litigation?
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How are damages calculated?
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How are different jurisdictions treating trade secret litigation?
04:25 PM – 04:30 PM
Informal Networking & Tea Break
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Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
04:30 PM – 05:15PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions 4
Harnessing IP Tools and Technologies for Enhanced Efficiency
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Managing and analyzing IP assets
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How are companies using them?
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What tools complement each other?
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How can you use tools to perform tasks more efficiently?
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Collaborative IP management platforms
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Emerging technologies and future trends
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Best practices for successful implementation of IP tools and technologies within an organization
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Exploring emerging IP tools and technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and blockchain
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Lessons learned and key takeaways from organizations that have successfully harnessed IP tech tools
05:15 PM – 06:00 PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions 5
Strategic Business and Intellectual Property (IP) Approaches in the Current Landscape
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How are companies modifying their business and IP strategies in the current landscape?
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What industries or technologies are seeing a spike in investments and fundraising?
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How does this shift in investment impact IP creation and protection?
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What are the hidden threats and hidden opportunities?
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What are the short term and long term considerations?
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How are Senior IP Counsel forecasting and planning for 2023-24?
06:00 PM – 06:05 PM
Thank You Note & Closing Remarks
Thank you note in the presence of all speakers, sponsors & global delegates who made this event happen with their undaunting support and participation.
*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice
**A collaborative round table discussion is a group conversation format where individuals from different backgrounds and experiences come together to discuss a specific topic or issue. Unlike traditional presentations or lectures, where one person is the primary speaker, round table discussions encourage all participants to share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives
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Our event follows the “Speed Networking Meetings Format” which offers an unparalleled opportunity to forge new relationships, gather unique perspectives, and explore key issues that are of interest.
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TESTIMONIALS
"I'd like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the invitation to the Global Legal ConfEx yesterday. From attending insightful sessions throughout the day to witnessing excellent organization, remarkable content, and captivating speakers, the event exceeded expectations. The networking opportunities were also exceptional. Thank you for extending the invitation; it was a truly valuable experience."
Danielle Carr
Senior Associate, SCA ONTIER LLP, UK
"I had the pleasure of attending the Dubai ConfEx for the second time and I must say it was extremely well-organized. There were numerous professionals to connect with from the GDPR field, and I obtained many high-quality leads. I would definitely love to attend such events in the future."
Samira Taourit
MEA Marketing coordinator,
Dilitrust, France
"The conference kicked off on a positive note with everyone introducing themselves, and David Kappos' captivating and informative opening speech was a standout moment. The remarkable level of organization played a pivotal role in the conference's overall success. I am grateful for the opportunity to have attended and eagerly anticipate future events of the same caliber."
Roberto Valenti
Partner,
DLA Piper, Italy
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