Agenda

Registration & Networking – Sponsored by Licks Attorneys

Join us for registration and networking with light fare and hors d’oeuvres sponsored by Licks Attorneys.  

Welcome to Texas

Gene Quinn, President and CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc., and Hope Shimabuku, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Regional Texas Office, kicked off IPWatchdog LIVE 2022, Dallas, TX, on September 11, 2022. This conversation between Gene and Hope about patent eligibility, counterfeits, and the Patent and Trademark Office served as the “Welcome to Texas” opening for IPWatchdog LIVE…

Hope Shimabuku

Gene Quinn

Litigating in Texas: A Judges’ Perspective

This conversation was off-the-record.    

Hon. Randall R. Rader

Hon. David Folsom

Hon. Ryan T. Holte

Hon. Sean D. Jordan

Hon. Alan D. Albright

Networking Break #1 – Sponsored by Ludwig APC

This break is sponsored by Ludwig APC.  

The Global IP Landscape

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Global IP index is a comprehensive ranking of more than 50 of the world’s economies based on intellectual property climate. Once dominate in the patent rankings, the rest of the world has caught up to the United States, as many countries understand the importance of providing strong patent protections. Despite stiff competition regarding patents,…

Joe Doyle

Patrick Kilbride

Alaina van Horn

Shawnna Yashar

Gaming the Patent Litigation System: Value, Venue, Verdicts & Villains

It has been an interesting 12-24 months for the patent litigation system, to say the least. Once upon a time inside the beltway the topic of bad actors was dominated by talk of patent trolls, but with the return of so-called mega-verdicts (i.e., those in excess of $1 billion), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has taken center stage…

Chad Pannell

Nicholas Matich

Joan Archer, Ph.D.

Scott McKeown

Networking Break #2

The Future of Monetization

The patent policy landscape in the United States has caused an uptick in interest in Europe and China in recent years. With the marketplace in flux many continue to take a fresh look at foreign markets and foreign patent portfolios and foreign strategies. Indeed, the changing landscape in America continues to alter business models and monetization strategies associated patents worldwide.…

Russell Binns

Louis Carbonneau

Marc Booth

Lillian Shaked

The Paul Michel Award for 2022: Andrei Iancu

IPWatchdog is pleased to announce that Andrei Iancu, former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and current partner at Irell & Manella, has been selected as the 2022 recipient of The Paul Michel Award. For more on this selection please see Iancu to Receive 2022 Paul Michel Award at IPWatchdog LIVE in Texas.  

Hon. Paul R. Michel

Hon. Andrei Iancu

Renee C. Quinn

Opening Cocktail Reception at IPWatchdog LIVE 2022

Opening Cocktail Reception at IPWatchdog LIVE 2022! Thank you to everyone for attending! See you next year in Herndon, VA, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, September 17-19, 2023, for LIVE 2023!  

IPWatchdog

Registration & Breakfast – Sponsored by Munck Wilson Mandala

Breakfast is sponsored by Munck Wilson Mandala.  

Freedom to Operate: Best Practices for Modern Patent Risk Management

Patent infringement risk can cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars and carries with it the threat of triple damages in cases of willfulness. And while in recent history the possibility of large verdicts seemed unlikely, over the past year the industry has seen a sudden increase in billion-dollar mega-verdicts, some with willfulness enhancements. With an overabundance of data, new…

Jennifer Russell

Brent R. Bellows, Ph.D.

John White

Litigating Patents in Texas

On December 31, 2021, Chief Justice John Roberts, of the United States Supreme Court, issued the annual Year End Report on the Federal Judiciary for 2021. In this report the Chief Justice highlighted three specific areas where the Judicial Conference will be taking action to study issues during 2022. One of the three areas related to patent litigation and the assignment…

Miranda Y. Jones

David G. Henry

Erick Robinson

Evelyn Chen

Networking Break #3 – Sponsored by Porter Hedges

This break is sponsored by Porter Hedges.

Establishing, Maintaining and Aligning a Strategic Patent Program with Business Objectives

Join moderator Robert Leonard, partner with Volpe Koenig, in this conversation about how Chief Patent Counsel establish and maintain a strategic patent program that aligns with corporate business objectives. Joining Robert will be Brandon Bludau, Chief Patent Counsel for Capitol One, Randy Canis, Chief Patent Counsel for Cigna, and Sivon Kalminov, Director of Intellectual Property Division, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Materials*…

Randy Canis

Sivon Kalminov

Robert Leonard

Brandon Bludau

Patent Funders: So Much More Than Patent Litigation Financing

Today many companies make the business decision to infringe patented technology instead of paying a royalty to license it—so called efficient infringement. The calculation is that it will ultimately be less expensive to ignore the patent rights of innovations than to take a license in an arm’s length negotiation. Over the last 15 years that calculus has largely proven correct,…

Phil Hartstein

Brian Hinman

Anup Misra

Katharine Wolanyk

Networking Break #4 – Sponsored by Tangible IP

This break is sponsored by Tangible IP.

High Stakes Patent Litigation: The ITC vs. District Court

Patent owners are increasingly considering more complex strategies when pursuing implementers who refuse to take a license, or sometimes even refuse to enter into serious licensing discussions. A series of domestic filings at the United States International Trade Commission (ITC), as well as a companion district court cases does considerably increase leverage. But more is being contemplated by some patent…

Michael Renaud

Joshua Budwin

Evan Langdon

Lloyd Smith

Where Do We Go From Here on Patent Eligibility After American Axle?

The U.S. Supreme Court has now denied certiorari in American Axle v. Neapco Holdings, Inc., leaving it up to Congress and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to restore any semblance of clarity on U.S. patent eligibility law for now. Many expected that the Court would grant the petition after the U.S. Solicitor General in May recommended granting review. The SG’s brief said…

Benjamin Cappel

Wen Xie

Hon. Andrei Iancu

Brandon Helms

Lunch & Keynote: Yen Florczak, Chief IP Counsel, 3M Company

Keynote: Yen Florczak, Chief IP Counsel, 3M

Yen Florczak

Politics, Policy and Legislation at the Intersection of Intellectual Property

With the 2022 mid-terms less than two months away, it appears that 118th Congress could look quite different. Who are the players behind the scenes that are shaping intellectual property policy in the 117th Congress, and are they expected to remain in the 118th Congress? What issues will be front and center when Congress returns in January and really starts…

Chris Israel

David Jones

Sherry Knowles

Robert Stoll

Surviving and Thriving: How Can Startups Better Leverage Their IP Portfolios for Funding and Monetization

Once upon a time it would have been heresy to recommend that a high-tech startup move forward with few, or no, patents or patent applications. How times have changed! A recent study found that 30% of US Unicorns (i.e., startups with valuations of over $1 Billion) have no patent assets at all, while over 60% have 10 or fewer patent…

Ian McClure

Stephen Key

Efrat Kasznik

The Changing Face of IPR Practice in the Biden Administration

With a new Director in place, and Fintiv denials likely a distant memory, what does the future hold for IPR Practice throughout the rest of the Biden Administration? Among other topics, our panel will take a look at what is currently happening with respect to institutions, and the use of reexamination by unsuccessful petitioners, as well as how IPR continues to…

James Carmichael

Christopher Lee

Adam Gill

Stephanie Schonewald

Networking Break #5

Developing and Implementing a Brand Protection Strategy

Today, the role of a trademark professional is evolving from a primarily legal role to a broader brand protection management position, which requires new responsibilities and brings new challenges. Of course, the name of the game remains the same, which is to cultivate, harness and protect reputation, and quickly identify and stomp out reputational damages. In the digital age, where…

Beverly Shin

Mark Leonard

Michelle Ciotola

Megan Carpenter

AI and Drug Development: IP Implications for Protecting AI Discoveries

As with many industries, Artificial intelligence (AI) enabled solutions are revolutionizing every stage of the drug development process to accelerate it and improve its efficiency. As biopharmaceutical companies increasingly rely on AI, there is a real possibility that a drug substance, drug product, or a drug formulation soon will be invented by AI. If and when that happens, who owns…

Sharon Crane

Dina Blikshteyn

Anthony R. Prosser, Ph.D.

Eyal Barash

Protecting Proprietary Information in a Digital World

Several years ago, a court found that a startup company providing life insurance quotes to consumers had created its database – the engine of its business – by taking data from an existing company that had built theirs from scratch. The new company didn’t break in and steal the whole thing. Instead, it used robotic software to “scrape” the information…

James Pooley

James Sheppard

Michael Wilson

Networking Break #6 – Sponsored by Bartkowski PLLC

This break is sponsored by Bartkowski PLLC.

NFTs and the Metaverse: At the Intersection of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and IP

Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, in which a secure, transparent, time stamped, and authenticated record of every transaction is created and reported to everyone on the blockchain platform.  The music streaming platform Spotify uses blockchain to match artists with license agreements and tracks. De Beers uses blockchain technology to securely track diamonds across the full value chain…

Dan Jasnow

Sarah J. Ring

Julie Tolek

Mauricio Uribe

The State of Technology Transfer in the Biden Administration

The Bayh-Dole Act is at the heart of technology transfer in America. The Bayh-Dole Act has empowered universities, small businesses, and nonprofits that have received federal grants to retain ownership of any patented inventions — and license those patents to private firms, who then turn promising ideas into real-life products that improve peoples’ lives. The public-private sector collaboration bolstered by…

Joseph Allen

Elisabeth Sussex

Erik Iverson

The Great Resignation: What Employers Can & Should Do to Keep & Attract Talent

Rising inflation coupled with tight labor markets are creating a perfect storm for all business and law firms are no exception, including Intellectual Property firms. Even though many IP firms, particularly patent firms, pay a substantial premium for new and lateral hires when compared with the broader legal market, IP firms and corporations still must compete with the prevailing view…

Mona Qureshi-Hart

Russell Slifer

Bruce Berman

Cocktail Reception With Music by Cellist Elis Regina Ramos

Cocktail Reception from 6pm to 8pm.

IPWatchdog

Breakfast – Sponsored by Haynes Boone

This Breakfast is Sponsored by Haynes Boone.  

A C-Suite Roundtable: How Can (Or Should) IP Permeate the C-Suite?

How does one create a culture of creativity to spur innovation? While deciding what innovations needs protecting and how to combat the ever-growing threat of counterfeits and patent infringement? The Chief IP Counsel must run a department with employees that are often in different jurisdictions and from different cultural backgrounds and generations. What issues are these leaders focusing on as…

Carlo Cotrone

Leo White

Steven Geiszler

Joe Benz

Networking Break #7 – Sponsored by Barash Law

This Break is Sponsored by Barash Law.

Worldwide Litigation of SEPs: What the FRAND is Going on?

Without substantial investment by those who play the difficult role of innovator, there would be no standards. Of course, without technology implementers who roll out standards and cutting-edge technological advances to consumers, even the greatest advances would lay dormant and unused. How does one strike that proper balance? Numerous issues exist that prevent deals from being done, thereby forcing innovators…

Carlos Aboim

Thomas Gniadek

Jamie McDole

Steven Geiszler

IP Transactions: Getting the Deal Done

This highly experienced panel is made up of four individuals with vastly different experience within the industry. Brad Close is a patent broker. Daniel Papst is a licensing professional. Mark Kokes is Chief IP Counsel for an R&D company. Robert Hart, who will moderate the discussion, is a former high ranking in-house counsel and current patent litigator. Panelists will describe…

Brad Close

Daniel Papst

Dr. Mark Kokes

Robert Hart

Streamlining IP: AI, Machine Learning and Automation for the IP Attorney

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are transforming the practice of patent law. They are becoming increasingly vital for delivering great results as a legal professional, regardless of whether you are an intellectual property attorney, an in-house counsel at a large corporation, an established solo practitioner, or a new associate at a global law firm. But how, exactly, does it affect…

Sam Wiley

Mathew McGuire

Networking Break #8

Dangerous Fakes: The Truth Behind Counterfeit Products and Practical Tips to Mitigate the Problem and Cut It Off at the Source

Counterfeit products are an enormous problem for businesses all over the world, from consumer goods, to software, to pharmaceuticals, counterfeits have become nearly ubiquitous. Counterfeiters easily (and conservatively) cost brand owners many hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Given the low risk of getting caught, high profit margins and often lackluster and uncoordinated enforcement regimes, fighting counterfeits is an…

Sabrina Keller

Elizabeth Jenior

Amy Hsiao

Jeni Zuercher

Understanding the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court

Unitary Patents will make it possible to get patent protection in up to 25 EU Member States by submitting a single request to the EPO, making the procedure simpler and more cost effective for applicants. The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is an international court set up by participating EU Member States to deal with the infringement and validity of both…

Dr. Tobias Wuttke

Nobuchika Mamine

Stinus Jeppesen

Injunction Junction: The Real-World Effect of ITC Remedial Orders

This panel will explore the nuances of ITC remedial orders, including where enforcement jurisdiction lies, and how ITC remedial orders compare with an injunctions available in district courts, both in terms of availability, scope and enforceability. The panel will also discuss the real-world effect of ITC remedial orders, and the myriad of other issues that arise when a defendant attempts to design around during or after a proceeding, requiring determination of whether imported goods are infringing or subject to Commission exclusion orders.

Paul Bartkowski

Hon. Susan G. Braden

Kenneth Parker

Lunch & Keynote: Noel Egnatios, General Counsel, DivX, Brings you “Women in IP”

Noel Egnatios, brings together a panel of women in Intellectual Property, including Jennifer Truelove, Katharine Wolanyk, and Lillian Shaked to discuss what brought them to IP, and what experiences they have had throughout their careers in IP.

Noel Egnatios

Jennifer Truelove

Katharine Wolanyk

Lillian Shaked

A Holistic Approach to Anti-Counterfeiting: Targeted IP Enforcement Throughout the Supply Chain

The COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant shutdowns of many manufacturing and processing facilities created grave supply chain disruptions which led counterfeiters to exploit supply chain weaknesses. In short, broken supply chains and strong demand combined with limited capacities of law enforcement officials to intercept the counterfeit products reshaped the market for illicit products. With complex trade routes and increasingly sophisticated…

Melissa Silverstein

Kristina Montanaro Schrader

Elizabeth Jenior

Capturing Innovation: The Role of IP Managers and In-House Counsel

The value of intangible assets has reached staggering levels. By some estimates, as much as 90% of S&P valuation is attributed to intangible assets. With this increase in intangible assets valuation, companies and employees have become mindful of the need to extract value wherever possible. Still, for a variety of reasons the role of IP Manager can be difficult, with…

Marlene Valderrama

Changhae Park

Eli Mazour

International Patent Litigation: Winning Outside the U.S.

Description forthcoming.

Dr. Tobias Wuttke

Carlos Olarte

Otto Licks

Networking Break #9

Predictions & Prognostications: Looking Forward to 2023

Join us as we wrap up IPWatchdog LIVE 2022 with IPWatchdog personalities and regular contributors. Moderated by Eileen McDermott, Editor-in-Chief of IPWatchdog.com, we will discuss the news and events to keep an eye on as 2022 comes to an end, and what the industry should be looking forward to in 2023.

Gene Quinn

James Pooley

Eli Mazour

Wen Xie

Eileen McDermott

Closing Cocktail Reception With Music By Guitarist Dan Kyzer

Cocktail Reception from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

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