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International Women's Leadership Forum - West Coast 2021
February 24, virtual event │ Starts 09.00 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
The International Women's Leadership Forum is now a virtual event
After the first successful virtual event in September 2020 for East Coast based lawyers in the US, the MIP International Women's Leadership Forum will host a day of interactive IP and career development discussions for women lawyers based in the West Coast on February 24, 2021.
Over one day of interactive virtual discussions, the event 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. There will be exclusive insights with leading IP executives on overcoming the challenges faced in the current volatile landscape.
Don't miss out - be part of what will be the largest online meeting of women counsel across the USA to share your thoughts, ideas and hear advice on how to support the advancement of women in IP.
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Through the use of a specially designed events platform, panel discussions and presentations, and participation in breakout sessions and networking groups can be viewed live from a desktop computer or mobile device.
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Can't watch the event live? Watch the recordings on demand at a more convenient time for you.
Grow your network with the right people: benefit from smart AI matchmaking with other delegates
Same event, just an online venue: visit sponsor booths, download resources, join the main presentation or breakout sessions and use one of our virtual private meeting rooms.
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SIGN UP ONLINE
Register your place online - sign ups are limited to support several hundred attendees during live sessions.
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ACCESS YOUR INVITATION
An exclusive attendance link will be sent to you. This link will provide you with access to all of the event's content and sessions.
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WATCH LIVE OR ON DEMAND
Once logged in, you can view all sessions live, at a later date to suit you and can download any available presentation materials.
Wednesday, February 24
Introduction and welcome from Managing IP
09.25 PST
Navigating your IP portfolio in the digital world
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09.30 PST
- Strategic outlook for 2021 - what amendments do you need to make to your policy; tools?
- Trade secrets - best practices and trends (particularly with teams working remotely)
- Being cost conscious: strategically monitoring and managing your portfolio in light of budget constraints
- How are businesses protecting innovation?
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Angela Wilson
Assistant general counsel, IP & licensing,
Hallmark Cards
Jayanthi Simha
Patent engineer,
Invensense
Short break
10.15 PST
Diversity and inclusion in IP
10.25 PST
- Moving beyond implicit biases – diversity of opinion, economics, perspectives
- What about inclusion: day-to-day inclusion - how does this happen remotely?
- Proactive communication
- Realistic implications and goal setting – practical measure
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Misha De Larkin
Senior director IT legal,
Flex
Coffee break and networking
11.00 PST
A year in review – strategic updates for managing your litigation strategy
11.20 PST
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
- Supreme Court and Federal Circuit highlights
- Worldwide patent venues and venue strategies/li>
- Tips for success at the ITC
Short break
12.05 PST
Considering the IP aspects of M&A
12.15 PST
- Implications of the pandemic
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Lunch break and networking
13.00 PST
Leadership and managing your IP career during a pandemic
13.30 PST
- Working from home with children or other dependants
- Strategies and best practices to be successful and limit personal pressure
- Virtual business development
- Networking with a purpose
- On-boarding remotely – establishing and considering individual learning styles
Errol Bong
Head of compliance & legal counsel, Noble Group
Martin Rock
Director M&A, Commerzbank
Peter Wittmann
Managing director, Asia-IO
Eric Xin
Senior managing director, managing partner, private equity, CITIC Capital
Lindsay White
Director, global litigation & investigations & IP,
Applied Materials
Helen Tieh
Former director, legal, Looker
Kanda Ishihara
Director – IP,
Veritas Technologies
Emilie Russell
Senior counsel,
Paragon Legal
Closing comments
14.15 PST
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ATTENDEE PROFILE
The event hosts an audience of over 150 women in-house counsel and private practice lawyers but now that the event is virtual, audiences from across from the US west coast, Canada and Latin America have an opportunity to join us.
The event is inclusive: men are welcome and encouraged to participate in the event, and attendees from all career levels are eligible to attend
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"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."
"[The event had] clear instructions/guidance, entertaining, perfect; very helpful to see info about others' approach to opting out of the UPC.
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.
Angela Wilson
Hallmark Cards
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Jayanthi Simha
Invensense
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Misha De Larkin
Flex
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Kanda Ishihara
Veritas Technologies
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Lindsay White
Applied Materials
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Emilie Russell
Paragon Legal
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Helen Tieh
Looker
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Venue
Address
Convene
75 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, 10019
Transport
Click here for directions to the venue.
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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
The event is free all in-house counsel and all those working in IP, from those just starting in their careers to those at the top of it. As an inclusive event, men are also welcome to join.
Free registrations are limited to maintain virtual platform performance so early application to attend is advised. Registration includes:
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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Watch all panel discussions and presentations live
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ONLINE NETWORKING
Get access to an exclusive online networking platform to arrange meetings or have impromptu chats
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ON DEMAND ACCESS
Watch any of the recorded sessions at a time that suits you
