International Women's Leadership Forum - East Coast 2021

June 10, virtual event | EST (Eastern Standard Time)

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Managing IP’s International Women’s Leadership Forum - East Coast will be brought to you over one day of interactive virtual discussions. The discussions will focus on a range of IP developments across industries and jurisdictions, providing an opportunity for women in IP to network and learn from industry thought leaders.

The forum aims to support the advancement of women counsel through a series of professional development opportunities, facilitating the sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience of women in leadership and senior IP roles with those seeking to progress further in their career.

ATTENDEE PROFILE

150+ WOMEN LAWYERS

IN-HOUSE IP AUDIENCE

700+ MEMBERS OF OUR WOMEN'S NETWORK WELCOME TO ATTEND

VIRTUAL EVENT FEATURES

Much like an in-person conference, a virtual event brings together top experts and industry peers for dynamic discussions and networking. Through the use of a specially designed events platform, you can access all content and participate in Q&A’s, live polling, breakout sessions and networking groups from a desktop computer or mobile device. You can also view all sessions on demand at a time that suits you.

Virtual Exhibition Hall

Meet sponsors at their virtual booths

Speaker interaction

Reach out to speakers taking part in their live Q&A after their session

Personal Programme

Create your own schedule with meetings and interesting sessions

On-demand Access

Watch at a more convenient time to suit your needs

Messaging and Video calls

Meeting someone new? Drop them a message or schedule a call

AI powered matchmaking

Meet new people in the event with AI recommendations

AGENDA

Thursday, June 10

Introduction and welcome from Managing IP

9.00 - 9.10 EST

Resolving global IP disputes

09.10 - 10.00 EST

A year in review: 2020 key court decisions, the pandemic, and the impact on IP litigation strategies
Conducting and coordinating national and multi-jurisdictional litigation
Tools and strategies to enforce your patent rights globally
Tips for building a strong case at the US International Trade Commission

Networking break

10.00 - 10.20 EST

Focus sessions

10.20 - 11.10 EST

These group focus sessions will provide in-depth insights into key issues affecting IP professionals. The sessions will last for 50 minutes, delegates to choose one of the following:

Diversity and inclusion in IP

Evolving your organisation organically: practical measures, proactive communication and goal setting

Chehrazade Chemcham

senior counsel, trademarks & marketing, Colgate Palmolive

Danielle Coleman

senior litigation counsel, VM Ware

Work-life management

This session will provide strategies and best practices to be successful and limit person pressure. Tips will also be shared on setting expectations with effective communication.

Overcoming COVID-created career challenges

Recruitment, retention and how to keep track of the mental well-being of your team – this session will be an open, informal discussion based on experiences from the pandemic.

Stephanie Vaccari

partner, Baker McKenzie

Coffee break and networking

11.10 - 11.40 EST

Managing brand protection and enforcement in the post-pandemic world

11.40 - 12.30 EST

Interplay between trademarks and other types of IP for collaborative innovation protection
Implementing cost effective, global strategies
What has the pandemic taught us about brand portfolio management?

Lunch break and networking

12.30 - 1.00 EST

The future of technology, data and IP

1.00 - 1.50 EST

AI and technical innovations – challenges for patents and trade secrets
Appropriately protecting data in the digital age
Data ethics – implications on technology and innovation
How can you prepare for an uncertain future?

Coffee break and networking

1.50 - 2.10 EST

Leadership and managing your IP career

2.10 - 3.00 EST

Developing a leadership style whilst establishing and considering individual learning styles
Conveying confidence and ensuring your voice is heard
Virtual business development and networking with purpose
Tips for career planning post-pandemic

Elizabeth Weiswasser

partner, Weil Gotshal & Manges

Closing comments

3.00 EST

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SPEAKERS

If you feel you have something to contribute or would like to position yourself as an expert in your field, please get in touch with Natalie Canter for in-house speaking enquiries or Melanie Petch for law firm or service provider opportunities.

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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

Access to all sessions is FREE

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ADVISORY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

Advisory firms and IP service providers are invited to either become members of the Women in IP Global Network to attend or to sponsor the event for group attendance and speaking opportunities. To learn how to position your firm as thought leader and to discuss the opportunities available, please get in touch Melanie Petch

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TESTIMONIALS

"Found this forum very inspiring and valuable. Thrilled to hear/meet so many powerful women leaders

"Leadership topic was inspiring! Had a great time listening to all the speakers

"This was a great panel with a lot of excellent tips and best practices shared by the moderator and panelists

FINANCIAL AID

Managing IP will make full or partial scholarships available for lawyers and law students experiencing financial hardships. Under this policy, a financial hardship is defined as income of $50,000 or less.

Unemployed

Full scholarship

Income up to $35,000

75% discount

Income $35,000 to $50,000

50% discount

Income above $50,000

No discount

To apply for financial aid, send your request on your employer’s letterhead, stating the reason for your interest, along with a completed scanned copy of the registration form which can be found on the brochure to registrations@managingip.com . Law students are required to include a copy of their current student ID card. All requests for financial aid have to be submitted at least four weeks before the start of the conference.