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The 2024 IP Leadership Executive Summit Agenda

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  • Wednesday, 24 Apr, 2024
    08:00 - 09:00
    Event Registration
    09:00 - 09:10
    Chair's Opening Remarks
    09:10 - 10:00

    Join us for another succinct yet profound discussion with a group of General Counsels. They'll offer you a perspective on the vital role of IP within their strategic decision-making of innovative businesses, its prominence on their radar, and its strategic positioning during times of crisis. Gain unique insights into the GC's viewpoint on IP and business leadership.

    Author:

    Patricia Rothenberg

    General Counsel
    72andSunny
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    Patricia Rothenberg

    General Counsel
    72andSunny

    Author:

    Micah Block

    Partner
    Davis Polk

    A partner in Davis Polk’s IP Litigation group, leading companies hire Micah to represent them in must-win cases. He is a seasoned trial lawyer with a deep understanding of technology and a proven track record of success. 

    Micah litigates major patent, trade-secret, antitrust and other matters for clients including Cisco, Comcast, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Novo Nordisk, Plaid, Taiwan Semiconductor, the United States Golf Association and Verisk Analytics.  Micah’s clients also call on his strategic advice, both in and out of litigation, especially on matters of intellectual-property strategy.    

    Among other industry recognition, Micah has been recognized by Chambers USA and was named to the Daily Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” list in 2020. Clients describe him in Chambers as “a very deep and creative thinker who comes up with solutions you would never have thought of” and “really a superstar of the future.”

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    Micah Block

    Partner
    Davis Polk

    A partner in Davis Polk’s IP Litigation group, leading companies hire Micah to represent them in must-win cases. He is a seasoned trial lawyer with a deep understanding of technology and a proven track record of success. 

    Micah litigates major patent, trade-secret, antitrust and other matters for clients including Cisco, Comcast, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Novo Nordisk, Plaid, Taiwan Semiconductor, the United States Golf Association and Verisk Analytics.  Micah’s clients also call on his strategic advice, both in and out of litigation, especially on matters of intellectual-property strategy.    

    Among other industry recognition, Micah has been recognized by Chambers USA and was named to the Daily Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” list in 2020. Clients describe him in Chambers as “a very deep and creative thinker who comes up with solutions you would never have thought of” and “really a superstar of the future.”

    Author:

    Mathew Hulse

    Associate General Counsel
    Intel Corporation

    Matt is currently Associate General Counsel at Intel Corporation and leads the legal team advising Intel's Cloud & Enterprise and Programmable Solutions businesses, 2,000+ person datacenter engineering team, and Intel Automotive. In this role, he serves as the primary legal advisor for Intel's multibillion-dollar Cloud & Enterprise business that offers a broad portfolio of silicon and software datacenter products. His experience includes advising on issues related to technology licensing, strategic collaborations, intellectual property, competition, product security, sales and marketing, and commercial law matters. Previously, he held other senior IP, litigation, and business legal roles at Intel.

     

    Prior to joining Intel in 2011, Matt was an intellectual property trial lawyer at Am Law 200 firms in Silicon Valley. He is also a registered patent attorney and received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and law degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

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    Mathew Hulse

    Associate General Counsel
    Intel Corporation

    Matt is currently Associate General Counsel at Intel Corporation and leads the legal team advising Intel's Cloud & Enterprise and Programmable Solutions businesses, 2,000+ person datacenter engineering team, and Intel Automotive. In this role, he serves as the primary legal advisor for Intel's multibillion-dollar Cloud & Enterprise business that offers a broad portfolio of silicon and software datacenter products. His experience includes advising on issues related to technology licensing, strategic collaborations, intellectual property, competition, product security, sales and marketing, and commercial law matters. Previously, he held other senior IP, litigation, and business legal roles at Intel.

     

    Prior to joining Intel in 2011, Matt was an intellectual property trial lawyer at Am Law 200 firms in Silicon Valley. He is also a registered patent attorney and received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and law degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

    Author:

    Minh Hoang Merchant

    General Counsel and Secretary
    Aspira Women’s Health
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    Minh Hoang Merchant

    General Counsel and Secretary
    Aspira Women’s Health
    10:00
    Networking Break
    10:45 - 11:30

    Budgets play a pivotal role in shaping IP strategy and IP leaders have to understand effect strategies to manage them. This session will delve into the profound effects of budget constraints on patent, trade secret, copyright, and trademark strategies. Gain insights into how to optimize IP strategies within budget limitations to achieve your organization's goals.

    Author:

    Sanjesh Sharma

    Assistant General Counsel- Patents
    Johnson and Johnson
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    Sanjesh Sharma

    Assistant General Counsel- Patents
    Johnson and Johnson

    Author:

    Subroto Bose

    Head of IP
    Astera Labs

    Subroto Bose is Head of IP at Astera Labs, where he manages Astera’s patent and trademark portfolio, domain names, customs enforcement, invention harvesting, and patent strategy.  Prior to joining Astera Labs, he was Assistant General Counsel, IP Strategy and Development at Marvell Semiconductor, and Senior Director, Global Patent Strategy and IP Operations at Dolby Laboratories.

     

    Subroto’s in-house experience includes global patent and trademark portfolio strategy, European patent prosecution, patent acquisitions, and global IP operations.  He also advises on patent issues in licensing transactions, open source issues, and issues related to standard setting organizations and standard essential patents.  His prior experience also includes working at several law firms, where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and federal district courts. 

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    Subroto Bose

    Head of IP
    Astera Labs

    Subroto Bose is Head of IP at Astera Labs, where he manages Astera’s patent and trademark portfolio, domain names, customs enforcement, invention harvesting, and patent strategy.  Prior to joining Astera Labs, he was Assistant General Counsel, IP Strategy and Development at Marvell Semiconductor, and Senior Director, Global Patent Strategy and IP Operations at Dolby Laboratories.

     

    Subroto’s in-house experience includes global patent and trademark portfolio strategy, European patent prosecution, patent acquisitions, and global IP operations.  He also advises on patent issues in licensing transactions, open source issues, and issues related to standard setting organizations and standard essential patents.  His prior experience also includes working at several law firms, where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants before the International Trade Commission (ITC) and federal district courts. 

    Author:

    Harry Harden

    Senior Vice President
    Kilburn & Strode
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    Harry Harden

    Senior Vice President
    Kilburn & Strode

    Author:

    Catherine Tornabene

    Deputy General Counsel
    Aurora Innovation, Inc.

    Catherine Tornabene is the Deputy General Counsel, Intellectual Property at Aurora, a leading autonomous vehicle company. Catherine has been with Aurora since June 2017 and in her role works on all aspects of intellectual property. She has been an intellectual property attorney since 2007 and prior to Aurora, worked at Google Inc. and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a software engineer at a startup that was ultimately acquired by Netscape and then AOL. Catherine earned BAs in Computer Science and History at UC Santa Cruz, an MS in Computer Science from Stanford, and her JD at UC Hastings. She is also an inventor on two patents.

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    Catherine Tornabene

    Deputy General Counsel
    Aurora Innovation, Inc.

    Catherine Tornabene is the Deputy General Counsel, Intellectual Property at Aurora, a leading autonomous vehicle company. Catherine has been with Aurora since June 2017 and in her role works on all aspects of intellectual property. She has been an intellectual property attorney since 2007 and prior to Aurora, worked at Google Inc. and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a software engineer at a startup that was ultimately acquired by Netscape and then AOL. Catherine earned BAs in Computer Science and History at UC Santa Cruz, an MS in Computer Science from Stanford, and her JD at UC Hastings. She is also an inventor on two patents.

    11:30 - 12:15

    In this forward-looking session, we'll explore the transformative impact of AI on your IP strategies. Delve into how AI is reshaping innovative businesses across the USA and learn about the best practices for harnessing AI to enhance the efficiency and productivity of in-house counsel. Join us to unlock the potential of AI for the future of your IP strategy.

    Author:

    Jay Choi

    Senior Director of IP
    Uber
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    Jay Choi

    Senior Director of IP
    Uber

    Author:

    Steve Gong

    Head of Data Science, Technology and Ops Patents
    Google
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    Steve Gong

    Head of Data Science, Technology and Ops Patents
    Google

    Author:

    Thomas Hamlin

    Partner
    Robins Kaplan

    IP Law 360 Editorial Board Member—Artificial Intelligence

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    Thomas Hamlin

    Partner
    Robins Kaplan

    IP Law 360 Editorial Board Member—Artificial Intelligence

    Author:

    Helen Li

    Associate Director of Patents
    Intel Corporation

    Helen Liis an associate director of patents and patent portfolio manager of AI innovations at the Intel Corporation.  She also serves as the Patent Group Counsel to Office of the Intel CTO & Software and Advanced Technology Group.  Prior to joining the Intel, she was a patent attorney at Fenwick & West LLP, where she advised clients on IP strategy and prosecuted patents in computer engineering technologies such as AI.  She has a PhD in computer engineering and JD both from Santa Clara University. 

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    Helen Li

    Associate Director of Patents
    Intel Corporation

    Helen Liis an associate director of patents and patent portfolio manager of AI innovations at the Intel Corporation.  She also serves as the Patent Group Counsel to Office of the Intel CTO & Software and Advanced Technology Group.  Prior to joining the Intel, she was a patent attorney at Fenwick & West LLP, where she advised clients on IP strategy and prosecuted patents in computer engineering technologies such as AI.  She has a PhD in computer engineering and JD both from Santa Clara University. 

    12:15 - 13:45
    Networking Lunch
    13:45 - 14:30

    In the world of IP, good leaders are like educators. They teach everyone in the organization the basics of IP and how to get involved. In this session, we'll look at how these IP leaders manage to spread knowledge about IP across their organizations. We'll hear about their triumphs in creating a culture that values IP and the obstacles they've faced when facing the IP doubters. Join us for a candid discussion on how to nurture a culture where IP matters to everyone.

    Author:

    Changhae Park

    SVP and Chief IP Officer
    NXP Semiconductors
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    Changhae Park

    SVP and Chief IP Officer
    NXP Semiconductors

    Author:

    Emilie Lavirotte

    Senior Advisor Intellectual Property
    Sephora
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    Emilie Lavirotte

    Senior Advisor Intellectual Property
    Sephora

    Author:

    Chen Li

    Managing Counsel
    Mercedes Benz Research & Development
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    Chen Li

    Managing Counsel
    Mercedes Benz Research & Development

    Author:

    Brad Lawrence

    Partner and Electrical Engineering Chair
    Cantor Colburn

    Brad Lawrence focuses his practice on intellectual property counseling including the protection of clients' inventions through carefully planned patent procurement. His practice also includes analysis of the IP and product positions of others and the development of licensing strategies as well as performing product clearances in the form of non-infringement and/or invalidity opinions. He also has significant prior litigation experience that includes many aspects of patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation as well as licensing and other extrajudicial resolution of IP disputes.

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    Brad Lawrence

    Partner and Electrical Engineering Chair
    Cantor Colburn

    Brad Lawrence focuses his practice on intellectual property counseling including the protection of clients' inventions through carefully planned patent procurement. His practice also includes analysis of the IP and product positions of others and the development of licensing strategies as well as performing product clearances in the form of non-infringement and/or invalidity opinions. He also has significant prior litigation experience that includes many aspects of patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation as well as licensing and other extrajudicial resolution of IP disputes.

    Author:

    Rose James

    Global Senior Director- IP
    Expedia Group
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    Rose James

    Global Senior Director- IP
    Expedia Group
    14:30 - 15:15

    Join us in this insightful session where seasoned IP leaders share their valuable insights on effective in-house trade secret protection. Gain practical tips and tricks for implementing robust policies, ensuring compliance, and making informed decisions on the trade secret versus patents dilemma. As the realm of trade secrets gains ever-increasing significance, these IP leaders will empower you to maximize its potential as a part of your business and legal strategy. 

    Author:

    Chuck Sholtz

    Vice President Intellectual Property
    Nutcracker Therapeutics
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    Chuck Sholtz

    Vice President Intellectual Property
    Nutcracker Therapeutics

    Author:

    Monica Baig-Silva

    Vice President Intellectual Property
    Thermo Fisher

    Monica Baig-Silva (Vice President, Intellectual Property at Thermo Fisher Scientific) provides strategic counseling and intellectual property support for Thermo Fisher’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical and clinical trials businesses.  With over 15 years of experience, Monica routinely handles all matters of intellectual property protection.  In addition, Monica has extensive experience advising on matters related to IP infringement, employment agreements, contract negotiations, and cyber security.  A champion of trade secret protections, Monica founded Thermo Fisher’s trade secret and risk assessment committee for internally monitoring company trade secret practices. Monica is currently a member of the Intellectual Property Organization’s trade secret committee.

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    Monica Baig-Silva

    Vice President Intellectual Property
    Thermo Fisher

    Monica Baig-Silva (Vice President, Intellectual Property at Thermo Fisher Scientific) provides strategic counseling and intellectual property support for Thermo Fisher’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical and clinical trials businesses.  With over 15 years of experience, Monica routinely handles all matters of intellectual property protection.  In addition, Monica has extensive experience advising on matters related to IP infringement, employment agreements, contract negotiations, and cyber security.  A champion of trade secret protections, Monica founded Thermo Fisher’s trade secret and risk assessment committee for internally monitoring company trade secret practices. Monica is currently a member of the Intellectual Property Organization’s trade secret committee.

    Author:

    Ben Herbert

    Partner
    Miller Barondess
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    Ben Herbert

    Partner
    Miller Barondess

    Author:

    Diane Gabl Kratz

    Director, IP Strategy & Operations
    Dolby

    Diane is a four-time IAM Strategy 300 World's Leading IP Strategist and USPTO-registered patent attorney. At Dolby, she leads an 18-person global team, developing and executing U.S. and international patent filing strategies and heading Dolby’s worldwide trademark portfolio. A four-time Super Lawyers Rising Star, she began in IP litigation at international law firms Morrison & Foerster and Sidley Austin. 

    Diane frequently presents at conferences throughout the U.S. and has guest lectured at Stanford, University of California-Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and serves as regular faculty at PLI. She has been quoted or profiled in numerous legal publications including Law360, American Lawyer/Law.com, IAM, and Managing IP. She is a Founding Board Member of the California IP Alliance. Diane received her J.D. from the University of Chicago and a Physics degree from Cornell University.

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    Diane Gabl Kratz

    Director, IP Strategy & Operations
    Dolby

    Diane is a four-time IAM Strategy 300 World's Leading IP Strategist and USPTO-registered patent attorney. At Dolby, she leads an 18-person global team, developing and executing U.S. and international patent filing strategies and heading Dolby’s worldwide trademark portfolio. A four-time Super Lawyers Rising Star, she began in IP litigation at international law firms Morrison & Foerster and Sidley Austin. 

    Diane frequently presents at conferences throughout the U.S. and has guest lectured at Stanford, University of California-Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and serves as regular faculty at PLI. She has been quoted or profiled in numerous legal publications including Law360, American Lawyer/Law.com, IAM, and Managing IP. She is a Founding Board Member of the California IP Alliance. Diane received her J.D. from the University of Chicago and a Physics degree from Cornell University.

    15:15 - 15:45
    Networking Break
    15:45 - 17:15
    IP Leaders Thinktank 2024 (roundtables)

    The IP Leadership Executive is proud to offer our first edition of the IP leaders roundtable discussion! Led by a private practice expert, you can discover, question and gain solutions to your most pressing challenges in IP leadership.  

     

    Each roundtable session is 45 minutes long, with pre-sign up required on the Swapcard platform.

    Author:

    Thomas Pease

    Shareholder
    Greenberg Traurig
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    Thomas Pease

    Shareholder
    Greenberg Traurig

    Author:

    Ariel Reich

    Senior Counsel
    HP Inc.
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    Ariel Reich

    Senior Counsel
    HP Inc.

    The IP Leadership Executive is proud to offer our first edition of the IP leaders roundtable discussion! Led by a private practice expert, you can discover, question and gain solutions to your most pressing challenges in IP leadership.  

     

    Each roundtable session is 45 minutes long, with pre-sign up required on the Swapcard platform.

    Author:

    David Lisson

    Partner
    Davis Polk

    A partner in Davis Polk’s IP Litigation group, technology companies rely on David in their highest-stakes disputes. He has tried cases in courts nationwide and in the International Trade Commission, securing substantial jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of plaintiffs, and pre- and post-trial judgments on behalf of defendants. He also handles appellate proceedings and works closely with clients to resolve business-critical IP matters outside the courtroom.

    David heads Davis Polk’s GenAI litigation initiative, focused on developers, enterprise technology companies, and organizations implementing GenAI.

    David has been recognized by Chambers USA, IAM Patent 1000 and other publications. In Chambers, clients describe him as a “terrific lawyer,” “great counselor,” and “very, very good strategic thinker.” In IAM Patent 1000, peers noted that he is “simply amazing at plotting trial strategy from beginning to end. In the biggest litigations, his command of so many facts and issues is unrivalled.”

    David serves on the board of Open Door Legal.

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    David Lisson

    Partner
    Davis Polk

    A partner in Davis Polk’s IP Litigation group, technology companies rely on David in their highest-stakes disputes. He has tried cases in courts nationwide and in the International Trade Commission, securing substantial jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of plaintiffs, and pre- and post-trial judgments on behalf of defendants. He also handles appellate proceedings and works closely with clients to resolve business-critical IP matters outside the courtroom.

    David heads Davis Polk’s GenAI litigation initiative, focused on developers, enterprise technology companies, and organizations implementing GenAI.

    David has been recognized by Chambers USA, IAM Patent 1000 and other publications. In Chambers, clients describe him as a “terrific lawyer,” “great counselor,” and “very, very good strategic thinker.” In IAM Patent 1000, peers noted that he is “simply amazing at plotting trial strategy from beginning to end. In the biggest litigations, his command of so many facts and issues is unrivalled.”

    David serves on the board of Open Door Legal.

    The IP Leadership Executive is proud to offer our first edition of the IP leaders roundtable discussion! Led by a private practice expert, you can discover, question and gain solutions to your most pressing challenges in IP leadership.  

     

    Each roundtable session is 45 minutes long, with pre-sign up required on the Swapcard platform.

    Author:

    Arpita Bhattacharyya

    Partner
    Finnegan
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    Arpita Bhattacharyya

    Partner
    Finnegan

    The IP Leadership Executive is proud to offer our first edition of the IP leaders roundtable discussion! Led by a private practice expert, you can discover, question and gain solutions to your most pressing challenges in IP leadership.  

     

    Each roundtable session is 45 minutes long, with pre-sign up required on the Swapcard platform.

    Author:

    Will Manske

    Partner
    Robins Kaplan
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    Will Manske

    Partner
    Robins Kaplan
    17:15 - 17:35
    Chair Closes on Day 1
    17:35 - 19:00
    Drinks Reception
  • Thursday, 25 Apr, 2024
    08:00 - 9:00
    Event Registration
    09:00 - 09:10
    Chair’s Review of Day 1 and Day 2 Intro
    09:10 - 09:55

    In this session, IP leaders will unravel the intricacies of securing 8/9 figure licensing deals, especially within a litigation context. Explore unique strategies to navigate high-value deals and how to approach them differently, particularly in the telecommunications and semiconductor sector where such significant agreements can emerge.

    Author:

    Thomas Choi

    Director-Licencing
    Ericsson

    Thomas Choi is a Licensing Director at Ericsson, responsible for managing global IP transactions for Ericsson including SEP licensing.  Prior to joining Ericsson, he had extensive IP licensing and technical experience from his time at Nortel, Wi-LAN and Intellectual Ventures.  Thomas earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University and holds an MA in Electrical Engineering from Carleton University and BA in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.  He is a member of the California Bar and U.S. Patent Bar.

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    Thomas Choi

    Director-Licencing
    Ericsson

    Thomas Choi is a Licensing Director at Ericsson, responsible for managing global IP transactions for Ericsson including SEP licensing.  Prior to joining Ericsson, he had extensive IP licensing and technical experience from his time at Nortel, Wi-LAN and Intellectual Ventures.  Thomas earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University and holds an MA in Electrical Engineering from Carleton University and BA in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.  He is a member of the California Bar and U.S. Patent Bar.

    Author:

    Gail Su

    Senior Counsel
    Google
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    Gail Su

    Senior Counsel
    Google

    Author:

    Amit Garg

    GM & VP
    IPValue
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    Amit Garg

    GM & VP
    IPValue
    09:55 - 10:40

    Join us for a dynamic session on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the world of innovative IP industries. Our IP leaders will explore critical topics, such as: the state of DEI in innovative IP Industries, implementing DEI strategies in IP departments, cultivating a culture of best practice and finding out the institutions and initiatives that promote DEI in IP. This session will be interactive and practically led, leaving you with valuable takeaways to drive DEI in your own IP endeavours.

    Author:

    Danielle Coleman

    Senior Director- Associate General Counsel
    VMWare
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    Danielle Coleman

    Senior Director- Associate General Counsel
    VMWare

    Author:

    Mimi Diemmy Dao

    Managing Director- IP
    Applied Materials
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    Mimi Diemmy Dao

    Managing Director- IP
    Applied Materials

    Author:

    Elspeth Simpson White

    Deputy General Counsel
    Google DeepMind
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    Elspeth Simpson White

    Deputy General Counsel
    Google DeepMind

    Author:

    Rowena Young

    Vice President- IP Rights Management
    Adeia
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    Rowena Young

    Vice President- IP Rights Management
    Adeia

    Author:

    Jeremiah Chan

    Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of Patents, Licensing and Open Source
    Meta Platforms
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    Jeremiah Chan

    Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of Patents, Licensing and Open Source
    Meta Platforms
    10:40 - 11:15
    Networking Break
    11:15 - 11:45

    What does an Intellectual Property strategy mean?  Most IP professionals consider an IP strategy to be setting goals, targets, and priorities, but have you considered framing your concepts for achieving your IP targets and expectations? This discussion emphasizes moving away from last-minute actions and adopting mid- and long-term approaches to ultimately contribute significantly to company results. By showing you how to build a solid alignment of IP activities with business objectives, we aim to provide you with the knowledge to create an “IP Ecosystem,” which will drive operational excellence in a sustainable way. 

    11:45 - 12:30

    Discover patent litigation essentials as IP leaders convene to address the critical aspect of IP protection in litigation. This session offers you a deep dive into strategies for navigating litigation and conveying success and value of the IP process to the wider business functions. Gain insights from industry leaders, explore global IP team building, and learn about outsourcing IP functions to enhance your counsel strategies.

    Author:

    Katie Nolan-Stevaux

    Senior Director- Associate General Counsel- Litigation
    Genentech
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    Katie Nolan-Stevaux

    Senior Director- Associate General Counsel- Litigation
    Genentech

    Author:

    Tim Gorry

    Partner
    Michelman & Robinson

    Tim Gorry is a partner at Michelman & Robinson, LLP, a full service, national law firm headquartered in Los Angeles. Not only is he the firm’s E-commerce, Banking and Media Litigation Chair, Tim is also the Head of the firm’s IP Practice Group and has handled a slew of related matters, including trademark and copyright infringement cases and misappropriation and trade dress actions. 

     

    Recognized by his peers as a premier AV-rated lawyer and recently recognized as a top 2024 Irish Legal 100 lawyer, Tim has successfully tried or arbitrated dozens of disputes to verdict for clients across industries including E-commerce, entertainment, technology, telecommunications, sports, banking and financial services, construction, retail, logistics, and manufacturing, among them. 

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    Tim Gorry

    Partner
    Michelman & Robinson

    Tim Gorry is a partner at Michelman & Robinson, LLP, a full service, national law firm headquartered in Los Angeles. Not only is he the firm’s E-commerce, Banking and Media Litigation Chair, Tim is also the Head of the firm’s IP Practice Group and has handled a slew of related matters, including trademark and copyright infringement cases and misappropriation and trade dress actions. 

     

    Recognized by his peers as a premier AV-rated lawyer and recently recognized as a top 2024 Irish Legal 100 lawyer, Tim has successfully tried or arbitrated dozens of disputes to verdict for clients across industries including E-commerce, entertainment, technology, telecommunications, sports, banking and financial services, construction, retail, logistics, and manufacturing, among them. 

    Author:

    Craig Opperman

    Chief IP Officer
    Lam Research
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    Craig Opperman

    Chief IP Officer
    Lam Research
    12:30 - 13:30
    Networking Lunch
    13:30 - 14:15

    IP leaders in the USA must have a global outlook on the patent landscape so that IP portfolio can meet the cross-jurisdictional challenges. The European patent landscape is undergoing mass changes with the introduction of the UPC. This is predicted to have several knock-on effects for IP business within the USA. This expert panel session will explore: This expert panel will explore the impact that the UPC is having upon global intellectual property value.

    Author:

    Victoria Friedman

    Managing Partner & Director- USA
    Dennemeyer & Associates

    Victoria Friedman is an IP attorney specializing in client counseling, procurement and management of intellectual property. Her day-to-day practice involves patent and trademark preparation and prosecution, opinions of counsel, portfolio strategy and management, licensing, business transactions and much more. Her technical background is in Computer Information Systems and her patent practice primarily focuses on software, telecommunications, computer, search, email and social network arts.

    In her trademark practice, she manages international portfolios for top global brands in various industries. Friedman is one of a handful of attorneys who have been successful in registering a color mark. She enjoys developing and implementing efficient, practical solutions to her clients' IP challenges.

    Victoria Friedman speaks English and Russian and has been active in the field of IP since 2003.

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    Victoria Friedman

    Managing Partner & Director- USA
    Dennemeyer & Associates

    Victoria Friedman is an IP attorney specializing in client counseling, procurement and management of intellectual property. Her day-to-day practice involves patent and trademark preparation and prosecution, opinions of counsel, portfolio strategy and management, licensing, business transactions and much more. Her technical background is in Computer Information Systems and her patent practice primarily focuses on software, telecommunications, computer, search, email and social network arts.

    In her trademark practice, she manages international portfolios for top global brands in various industries. Friedman is one of a handful of attorneys who have been successful in registering a color mark. She enjoys developing and implementing efficient, practical solutions to her clients' IP challenges.

    Victoria Friedman speaks English and Russian and has been active in the field of IP since 2003.

    Author:

    Chris de Mauny

    Partner
    Bird & Bird
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    Chris de Mauny

    Partner
    Bird & Bird

    Author:

    Milan Patel

    IP Director- Patent Portfolio Management & Strategy - Patent Litigation
    Volvo
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    Milan Patel

    IP Director- Patent Portfolio Management & Strategy - Patent Litigation
    Volvo

    Author:

    Chris de Mauny

    Partner
    Bird & Bird
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    Chris de Mauny

    Partner
    Bird & Bird

    Author:

    Brad Waugh

    Associate General Counsel
    Intel
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    Brad Waugh

    Associate General Counsel
    Intel
    14:15 - 15:00
    Networking Break
    15:00 - 15:45

    An IP department is nothing without the people that make up its parts. This panel of IP leaders will discuss cross-industry strategies towards the cultivation of a high-level and effective IP team. They will show you when to use the creativity and talent within your IP department and when to use the expertise that outside counsels can provide you. Discover how to find the correct talent and how to provide a platform for your employees to succeed.

    Author:

    John Mulgrew

    Chief Patent Counsel and Global Head of IP
    Lenovo Group
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    John Mulgrew

    Chief Patent Counsel and Global Head of IP
    Lenovo Group

    Author:

    Daniel Block

    Director
    Sterne Kessler
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    Daniel Block

    Director
    Sterne Kessler

    Author:

    Carol Fang

    Global Head of IP Platforms
    Novartis
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    Carol Fang

    Global Head of IP Platforms
    Novartis
    15:45 - 16:00
    Chair’s Closing Remarks
    16:00
    End of Conference

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