Life Sciences Forum 2021
June 16-17, virtual event | EST (Eastern Standard Time)
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Drawing on almost 30 years of cutting-edge editorial insight and research, the MIP Life Sciences Forum returns as a virtual event brought to you over two days of interactive, high level discussions.
The programme is designed to offer practical coverage on developments and challenges affecting the life sciences industry to appropriately mitigate risk and protect your innovation in the ever-changing landscape.
Join us for exclusive insights, strategic discussion and high-value networking with your peers across the globe.
ATTENDEE PROFILE
150+ IP PROFESSIONALS
IN-HOUSE IP AUDIENCE
LEADING LAWYERS IN LIFE SCIENCES
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
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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Kelly McCarthy
Sideman Bancroft
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Misha De Larkin
Flex
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REGISTRATION TYPE
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Access to all sessions is FREE
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IP counsel
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Heads of legal
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VP/SVP
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
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 16
Morning coffee; 1-to-1 meetings and networking
9.30-10.30 EST
Introduction and welcome from the chair – Elizabeth Weiswasser, partner, Weil Gotshal & Manges
11.00-11.10 EST
Licence agreements and compulsory licensing in the age of COVID-19
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11.10-12.00 EST
- Compulsory licensing – exploring global laws
- Examining approaches to the pandemic/vaccines
- Minimizing infringement risks in licensing agreements
- Trade secrets versus patent protection for vaccines
Networking break
12.00-12.20 EST
Exploring the realities of updated S.101 guidance
12.20-1.10 EST
- Current status – examining new requirements
- Update on the law: what is on the horizon with SCOTUS?
- AI and digital healthcare
- Patent protection through AI - how can you prepare for an uncertain future?
Anna Dwyer
counsel, Weil Gotshal & Manges
Guillaume Stern
director, patent counsel – global medical devices and digital health, Teva
Coffee and networking break
1.10-1.40 EST
Litigation case law developments – evolution of the PTAB
1.40-2.30 EST
This session will explore case law updates, covering:
- PTAB case law review and procedural updates
- Hatch-Waxman Act interplay
Lunch and networking
2.30-3.00 EST
Global protection and enforcement strategies
3.00-3.50 EST
Case study exploring comparative analysis of different jurisdictions, covering:
- Conducting and coordinating national and multijurisdictional litigation – opportunities, pros and cons of key jurisdictions (CH, EU, US)
- Evaluating the pros and cons to maximise the scope of protection
- Relevant methods to calculate damages in global jurisdictions
- Risk assessment
Closing comments for day one
3.50-3.55 EST
Coffee, 1-1 meetings and networking
3.55-5.30 EST
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Thursday, June 17
Morning coffee; 1-to-1 meetings and networking
9.30-10.30 EST
Welcome and introduction from the chair Elizabeth Weiswasser, partner, Weil Gotshal & Manges
11.00-11.10 EST
Litigation case law developments – Federal Circuit and District Court
11.10-12.00 EST
This session will explore case law updates, covering:
- Latest developments from Federal Circuit and District Court
- Case law review
Networking break
12.00-12.20 EST
Focus sessions
12.20-1.10 EST
These smaller group discussions will provide in-depth insight into key issues affecting IP professionals. Delegates will choose one group to discuss:
- Comprehensive and effective IP due diligence – strategic focus session addressing the importance of understanding technology and business goals to avoid pitfalls and case law governing IP ownership, protection and infringement.
Bonnie Nannenga-Combs
director, Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox
John Covert
director, Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox
- Key issues in biosimilars - strategic focus session drawing on the collective knowledge and practical experiences of industry leaders.
- Analysis of second medical use patents - strategic focus session analysing second medical use patents, from a practical and regulatory perspective.
Jenny Antcliff
partner, Carpmaels & Ransford
Simon Llewellyn
partner, Carpmaels & Ransford
- Supplementary protection certificates - strategic focus session understanding the SPC manufacturing waiver; current status and implementation.
Coffee break and networking
1.10-1.40 EST
Responding to the unexpected – an industry perspective
1.40-2.30 EST
- COVID-19: what has the life sciences industry learnt?
- Managing unexpected consequences - increasing demands, pressure and challenges
- Optimising costs and managing risk
- Adapting your strategy to navigate risk and uncertainty
Closing comments
2.30-2.35 EST
Lunch, 1-1 meetings and networking
2.35-3.00 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.
Anna Dwyer
Weil Gotshal & Manges
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Guillaume Stern
Teva
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Bonnie Nannenga-Combs
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox
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John Covert
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox
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Jenny Antcliff
Carpmaels & Ransford
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Simon Llewellyn
Carpmaels & Ransford
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REGISTRATION TYPE
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Access to all sessions is FREE
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IP counsel
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Heads of legal
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VP/SVP
LAW FIRMS
Access to all sessions is $495
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Partners and of counsel
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Associates
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IP service providers
TESTIMONIALS
"Made for an intimate environment for high level networking
"Information was clearly presented, updates on the law and patent practice tips
"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.
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