2022 Agenda
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Day 1 - Tuesday, May 24, 2022
8:00 |
Networking Breakfast |
8:55 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks |
9:00 |
USPTO Briefing: Examining the USPTO’s Path Forward |
10:00 |
Keynote Fireside Chat |
10:30 |
Networking Break |
11:00 |
IP Litigation Spotlight: The Cases Shaping the Current Landscape of Intellectual Property |
12:00 |
Networking Lunch |
1:15 |
Digital Innovation Panel: Blockchain, Crypto, Metaverse Digital Innovation: Exploring the Role of IP in Blockchain, Crypto, and the Metaverse |
2:05 |
Women Leaders on the Frontlines of IP Enforcement |
3:05 |
Charting Your IP Journey Through Life’s Hurdles |
4:05 |
Networking Break |
4:35 |
Understanding NFTs: A Primer on Non-Fungible Tokens, Emerging Trends, and Related Legal Considerations |
5:35 |
Conference Adjourns |
Day 2 - Wednesday, May 25, 2022
8:25 |
Opening Remarks from Conference Co-Chairs |
8:30 |
The State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Intellectual Property |
9:30 |
Keynote Fireside Chat |
10:00 |
Networking Break |
10:15 |
Life-Sciences Innovation Panel: Exploring the Controversy Around Patenting mRNA Technologies |
11:15 |
Women in Tech Shaping Innovation in Intellectual Property |
12:30 |
Networking Lunch |
1:45 |
To Boldly Go Where No Woman Has Gone Before: The Role of Intellectual Property in the Rise of Space Technology |
2:30 |
Networking Break |
3:00 |
Global IP Portfolio Monetization and Strategies in Turbulent Times |
4:00 |
The Promising Look Ahead: The Future of Women Leaders in IP |
5:00 |
Conference Concludes |
Day 1 - Tuesday, May 24, 2022
8:00 |
Networking Breakfast |
8:55 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks![]() Bridget Smith ![]() Melissa Jobe |
9:00 |
USPTO Briefing: Examining the USPTO’s Path Forward![]() Honorable Janet Gongola ![]() Honorable Teresa Rea ![]() Jessica L. A. Marks
During this panel, we will explore recent developments in the USPTO, including:
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10:00 |
Keynote Fireside Chat![]() Shira Perlmutter Interview Q&A by:![]() Dale Cendali |
10:30 |
Networking Break |
11:00 |
IP Litigation Spotlight: The Cases Shaping the Current Landscape of Intellectual Property![]() Laurie Charrington ![]() Regina Thomas ![]() Lisa Pensabene ![]() Christie Matthaei |
12:00 |
Networking Lunch |
1:15 |
Digital Innovation Panel: Blockchain, Crypto, Metaverse Digital Innovation: Exploring the Role of IP in Blockchain, Crypto, and the Metaverse![]() Cindy Huang ![]() Hannah Taylor The metaverse, a universal virtual world, is a huge development for the brand-consumer relationship. It gives brands the ability to offer immersive digital experiences to consumers in a new way with no physical product exchanging hands. However, this brave new virtual world may present a new universe of IP challenges:
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2:05 |
Women Leaders on the Frontlines of IP Enforcement![]() Dale Cendali ![]() Libbie DiMarco ![]() Janice Jabido ![]() Alaina van Horn Hear from top women leaders in the IP enforcement space as we explore their roles.
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3:05 |
Charting Your IP Journey Through Life’s Hurdles![]() Brittany Amadi ![]() Kimberley Isbell ![]() Abiola Shobola ![]() Gael Tisack ![]() Gail Zarick Join us for a discussion with senior-level women executives and counsel in IP, who will be sharing insights on personal and professional challenges. Hear first-hand stories on how they handled challenges stemming from the proverbial “bumps in the road.” We’ll touch on topics including relationships, child-care, aging parents, personal health, and other challenges that impact women professionals:
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4:05 |
Networking Break |
4:35 |
Understanding NFTs: A Primer on Non-Fungible Tokens, Emerging Trends, and Related Legal Considerations![]() Kate Dachille ![]() Heidi Tandy ![]() Melissa Jobe During this special focus session, we will explore the role of IP in NFTs:
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5:35 |
Conference Adjourns |
Day 2 - Wednesday, May 25, 2022
8:25 |
Opening Remarks from Conference Co-Chairs![]() Bridget Smith ![]() Melissa Jobe |
8:30 |
The State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Intellectual Property![]() Anu Sawkar ![]() Krista Kostiew ![]() Kim Jessum ![]() Oona Johnstone, Ph.D. ![]() Nicole Galli How are organizations tapping into DEI initiatives that will truly make an impact?
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9:30 |
Keynote Fireside Chat![]() Noreen Krall |
10:00 |
Networking Break |
10:15 |
Life-Sciences Innovation Panel: Exploring the Controversy Around Patenting mRNA Technologies![]() Kelly Morgan ![]() Ryann Muir ![]() Andrea Cheek ![]() April Isaacson mRNA technology has become highly visible thanks to its use in the COVID-19 vaccine. In this panel, we will explore the topic of IP rights over this technology:
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11:15 |
Women in Tech Shaping Innovation in Intellectual Property![]() Nidhi Nahar ![]() Gulzar Babaeva ![]() Heather J. Kliebenstein ![]() Shui Li Join a session with women in tech who are shaping innovation through their roles in IP. We’ll explore:
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12:30 |
Networking Lunch |
1:45 |
To Boldly Go Where No Woman Has Gone Before: The Role of Intellectual Property in the Rise of Space Technology![]() Adriana Suringa Luedke ![]() Bridget Smith Space technology is one of the most advanced technologies in the world. In recent years especially, IP issues have gained momentum with regard to multiplanetary activities giving rise to emerging Space technologies that are shaping the role of innovation like never before. During this session, we will address:
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2:30 |
Networking Break |
3:00 |
Global IP Portfolio Monetization and Strategies in Turbulent Times![]() Noel Egnatios ![]() Lisa Jakob ![]() Susan McGahan ![]() Meredith Wilkes In unprecedented times, what are some successful global IP monetization strategies being used by Fortune 500 and cutting-edge companies?
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4:00 |
The Promising Look Ahead: The Future of Women Leaders in IP![]() Audrey Jean ![]() Allison Leader ![]() Ching-Lee Fukuda ![]() April Weisbruch What does the future hold for women leaders in IP today, and how are we shaping the path for the women leaders of tomorrow?
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5:00 |
Conference Concludes |