Managing IP

6th annual

EUROPEAN PATENT

FORUM USA 2019

December 6
Convene 810 Seventh Ave, New York

9.00

REGISTRATION

9.30

CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS

Speaker

Rani Mehta, US reporter, Managing IP

9.40

Strategically coordinating your global strategy in a changing landscape


  • Avoiding the pitfalls associated with managing a patent portfolio across multiple jurisdictions
  • US PTAB IPRs: are EU patents strategically more important in light of what is happening in the US?
  • How should you rethink your strategy in light of rapid technological developments?


Speakers

Paul Coletti, associate patent counsel, Johnson & Johnson (moderator)

Brian McCloskey, chief intellectual property counsel, Avon

Geoff White, general counsel and chief IP counsel, SilcoTek

10.25 - 10.40

Discussions on tables

10.40

COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING

11.10

Roundtable discussions:

 

The discussions will last for one hour, designed to enhance the level of collaborative, strategic discussion and allow executives to breakout into smaller groups where you will be able to learn and debate with your peers. Delegates will choose one roundtable discussion on a topic that is a key priority.

 

  • Effectively managing & preserving your trade secrets

Speaker

Geoff White, general counsel and chief IP counsel, SilcoTek

  • IP challenges in the era of connectivity: autonomous driving & disruptive technologies

Speaker

Matt Hervey, legal director, head of artificial intelligence (UK), Gowling WLG

12.10

Protecting IP & avoiding pitfalls with international licensing

 

  • Examining the pros and cons of different licensing models
  • What are the challenges when licensing a patent globally?
  • Global comparison of FRAND/SEP licensing approaches and effectively preparing for disputes
  • SEP and increased anti-trust regulations Nokia v Daimler
  • Looking beyond traditional licensing models

Speakers

Matan Balas, general counsel, littleBits (moderator)

Jane Shershenovich, senior director, Qiagen

Sophia Lee, general counsel, IEX Group

Qi (Chee) Zhuo, senior intellectual property manager, BASF

12.55

LUNCH & NETWORKING

14.00

Applying a consistent approach when enforcing your patents internationally

 

Panel debate followed by group table-top discussions

 

  • The best jurisdictions: timing, procedure, and remedies
  • Substantive tensions between and among different jurisdictions
  • Clock management: leverage and settlement windows
  • The importance of team building and rapport
  • How to stay ahead of litigation in China
  • Navigating practical and cultural differences

Speakers

Kurt Glitzenstein, principal, Fish & Richardson (moderator)

Anna Volftsun, associate general counsel, Humanscale

Lawrence Cruz, chief patent counsel, Conair Corporation

14.50-15.00

Discussions on tables

15.00

COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING

15.20

Debating the future application and protection of AI and Big data

 

  • How to obtain a valid patent: how do the EPO guidelines relate or differ from PTO guidelines?
  • Should you protect AI with patents or trade secrets?
  • Examining big data approaches across industries
  • Data privacy concerns – security, access and ownership
  • Future application of AI: how should you be preparing to be ready for the revolution?

Speakers

Matt Hervey, legal director, head of artificial intelligence (UK), Gowling WLG (moderator)

Qudus Olaniran, patent attorney, Microsoft

Ishak Akyuz, senior intellectual property counsel, Medtronic

Thomas Blankinship, associate director, IP, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

16.20

Building, managing and maintaining a strong IP department

 

  • Drawing comparisons between industries – how to build an IP strategy and run your IP department
  • Building a culture of inclusion and strategically assembling a diverse team with the necessary competencies
  • Managing an international team
  • Pros and cons of outsourcing for operational efficiency and working with outside counsel

Speakers

Tony Kowalski, partner, Duane Morris (moderator)

Sunjay Mathews, head of legal – North America, Dazn

Sophia Lee, general counsel, IEX Group

17.00

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