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International Women's Leadership Forum - East Coast 2021

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

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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+ registrants
150+ WOMEN LAWYERS
in-house
IN-HOUSE IP AUDIENCE
700+ members
700+ MEMBERS OF OUR WOMEN'S NETWORK WELCOME TO ATTEND

VIRTUAL EVENT FEATURES

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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 booth
Virtual Exhibition Hall
Meet sponsors at their virtual booths
Speaker interaction
Speaker interaction
Reach out to speakers taking part in their live Q&A after their session
Personal Programme
Personal Programme
Create your own schedule with meetings and interesting sessions
On-demand
On-demand Access
Watch at a more convenient time to suit your needs
Networking
Messaging and Video calls
Meeting someone new? Drop them a message or schedule a call
Matchmaking
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
Chehrazade Chemcham
senior counsel, trademarks & marketing, Colgate Palmolive
Danielle Coleman
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
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
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.
Chehrazade Chemcham
Chehrazade Chemcham
Colgate Palmolive
Learn more ›
Chehrazade Chemcham

senior counsel, trademarks & marketing & licensing, Colgate Palmolive



TBC



 Speaking session 


Focus sessions

Thursday, June 10 - 10.20 - 11.10 EST

Danielle Coleman
Danielle Coleman
VM Ware
Learn more ›
Danielle Coleman

senior litigation counsel, VM Ware



TBC



 Speaking session 


Focus sessions

Thursday, June 10 - 10.20 - 11.10 EST

Stephanie Vaccari
Stephanie Vaccari
Baker McKenzie
Learn more ›
Stephanie Vaccari

partner, Baker McKenzie



TBC



 Speaking session 


Focus sessions

Thursday, June 10 - 10.20 - 11.10 EST

Elizabeth Weiswasser
Elizabeth Weiswasser
Weil Gotshal & Manges
Learn more ›
Elizabeth Weiswasser

partner, Weil Gotshal & Manges



TBC



 Speaking session 


Leadership and managing your IP career

Thursday, June 10 - 2.10 - 3.00 EST

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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

Access to all sessions is FREE
  • IP counsel
  • Heads of legal
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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.

SPONSORS

Baker McKenzie
Perkins Coie
Weil

CONTACT US

Registration


Email the registrations team

Programme


Email Natalie Canter
+44 (0) 207 779 8730

Sponsorship


Email Melanie
+44 (0)20 7779 8836

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