INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
FORUM 2019 SEPTEMBER 12
THE WESTIN CHICAGO RIVER NORTH
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SEPTEMBER 12 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2019
THE WESTIN CHICAGO RIVER NORTH
Drawing from the success of events in London, New York and Palo Alto, the MIP International Women’s Leadership Forum is launching in Chicago on September 12. The interactive one-day forum will focus on US and international IP developments, providing an opportunity for women in IP to network and learn from industry thought leaders.
The MIP International Women’s Leadership Forum is an inclusive event, welcoming newly admitted lawyers, associates, partner, legal counsel through senior in-house counsel, women as well as men. The forum aims to support the advancement of women counsel through a one-day programme, a professional development opportunity for the next generation of women leaders. The day will facilitate sharing of knowledge and experiences of women in leadership and senior IP roles with those seeking to progress further in their careers.
Join interactive discussions with leading lawyers and expert IP professionals to:
• Gain forward thinking ideas and strategies for best practice around leadership techniques for efficient and effective management of your IP
• Hear how to embrace change and encourage empowerment through communication to promote the next generation of leading IP women
• Engage and work with your peers to problem solve, share ideas, opinions and experiences on the current landscape for women in IP
Reserve your place today at [email protected]
OVERVIEW
JOIN SENIOR IP PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING:
IP in-house counsel & managers
Corporate counsel
Directors/heads of IP
Senior patent counsel/attorneys
Private practice lawyers
• Interactive breakouts designed to enhance the level of collaborative discussion, sharing insights and experiences
• Post-panel table top discussions for impromptu networking and knowledge sharing
• Opportunity to join women in IP network online platform where you can connect with other members and gain access to exclusive content including our best practice series, leadership interviews and external content on a weekly basis
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
FOR 2019:
The breakout groups were all excellent - it is a wonderful to hear from others and share experiences. It was very thought provoking!
The practical structure of the day provided good insight into managing your IP in real practice from a wide range of topics
The opportunity to attend an IP event tailored to women is ground-breaking and unique in its own right. Thank you for continuing to host this fabulous event
SEPTEMBER 12 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2019
THE WESTIN CHICAGO RIVER NORTH
PROGRAMME
8.30 REGISTRATION
9.00 WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR
SPEAKER
Tracy Durkin, director, Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox
9.10 Safeguarding your IP rights with a nimble strategy • Releasing the value of innovation, mitigating risk and managing
your budget • Aligning your IP strategy with the shifting business strategy • How to keep your secrets from leaving your organisation
SPEAKERS
Susan Russell, of counsel, Baker Donelson (moderator) Amy Garber, chief intellectual property officer, Hazel Technologies Emily Sherrer, general counsel, Hanweck Hanna Yoon, associate general counsel intellectual property, Fresenius Kabi
9.50 Licensing: monetizing the value of your IP assets • Strategizing and leveraging value through your assets • Effectively monetising your assets through licenses • Terms of license and strategies around licensing for patents/
trademark/copyright
SPEAKERS
Kim Maynard, attorney, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz (moderator) Susan Hallen, intellectual property management solutions and IP portfolio manager, IBM Alison Richards, partner, Global IP Law Group Megan Rimovsky, director of intellectual property, Cannabistry Labs Katie Becker, senior shareholder, Banner Witcoff
10.40 COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
11.10 Successfully managing and protecting your brand • Social media enforcement strategies • Strategies for protecting brands in agreements • Brand expansion strategies
SPEAKERS
Virginia Marino, shareholder, Brinks Gilson & Lione (moderator) Catherine Smith, senior counsel, Wolters Kluwer Heidi Schmid Whiting, vice president & general counsel, Graham Media Group Jasmine Davis, counsel-intellectual property, Conagra Brands Farah Bhatti, shareholder, Buchalter
12.00 Smashing the glass ceiling and helping others up the ladder
• Excelling with effective negotiating, influencing and communication
• Navigating difficult conversations: effective salary negotiation strategies
• How can women secure first-chair responsibility? • Identifying and seizing all opportunities for advancement -
what constitutes a successful career?
SPEAKERS
Claudia Stangle, partner, Leydig Voit & Mayer (moderator) Rekha Hanu, chief IP counsel, Akorn Pharmaceuticals Sara Dastgheib-Vinarov, global IP counsel, Tate & Lyle Mary-Olga Lovett, senior vice president, Greenberg Traurig Kimberly Beis, partner, Freeborn & Peters
13.00 LUNCH AND NETWORKING
14.00 INTERACTVE BREAKOUT GROUPS
Delegates will join all the following facilitated workshops, which will last for 40 minutes each. During these interactive group discussions, the facilitator will put together a list of recommendations on how to improve your organisation’s talent management and retention of women lawyers.
You will draw on advice, experiences and ongoing support from your peers to discuss:
• Empowerment through mentoring & sponsorship; how to be a good mentor and understanding the value
SPEAKERS
Sylvia Chen, patent counsel, head of patent operations, Google Leah Christoforidis, general counsel, Red Chalk Group
• Embracing change and bringing your workplace up to date: How far have we come and where are we going?
SPEAKER
Tracy Durkin, director, Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox
15.20 COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
15.45 Strategic considerations when coordinating your patent litigation
• Key areas to consider when challenging the validity of patents at PTAB
• Navigating the changes in patent litigation post-TC Heartland • Tips to handle unpredictability and overcome venue challenges
SPEAKERS
Emer Simic, partner, Green Griffith & Borg-Breen (moderator) Linda Friedlieb, senior counsel, AbbVie Rekha Hanu, chief IP counsel, Akorn Pharmaceuticals
16.30 How technology could change the face of IP • How do you provide strategic advice on IP related issues
when the law is emerging or non-existent? • Patent protection for emerging technologies • Managing the anticipated opportunities and challenges with
the 5G revolution • Building a fully integrated IP protection strategy in the data era • Brand protection with emerging technologies
SPEAKERS
Catherine Klima, intellectual property counsel, Continental Automotive Systems (moderator) Helen Odom, senior counsel, intellectual property, TD Ameritrade Maria Maras, senior legal counsel, IP litigation, Accenture
17.10 CLOSE OF CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 12 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2019
THE WESTIN CHICAGO RIVER NORTH
MIP WOMEN IN IP GLOBAL NETWORK
UP AND COMING EVENTSThe International Women’s Leadership Forum will take place in:Chicago, September 12 2019Silicon Valley, December 3 2019London, January, 2020New York, June, 2020Bay Area, December, 2020
And we will hold a networking cocktail reception at the INTA Annual Meeting, taking place in Singapore, April 2020.
WEBINARS
We will also produce webinars and online events throughout the year, featuring our members.
BEST PRACTICE SERIES
On the best practice series side we will continue to publish bi-monthly articles featuring real life examples of best practice from our members.
INTERVIEWS
And we will publish regular interviews with brilliant and accomplished women working in and around IP.
Call Melanie Petch on +44 207 779 8836 or email [email protected] to join the network.
HOW DO I JOIN?
BRONZE SILVER GOLDMEMBERSHIP OPTIONSCONFERENCES AND NETWORKINGInternational Women’s Leadership Forum (one day conference):• Chicago, September 12 (2019) 1 invite 5 invites 15 invites
• Silicon Valley, December 3 (2019) to 1 conference across 3 across 3
• London (January, 2020) conferences conferences
• New York (June, 2020)
• Bay Area (December, 2020)
INTA annual meeting cocktail reception – Singapore, April 2020 1 invite 5 invites 10 invites
Exclusive membership of online platform 1 invite 15 members 30 members
DEVELOPMENTLive Q&A (panel discussion, 60 mins, 1 CLE/CPD) 1 invite unlimited unlimited
Opportunity
to host
Exclusive content (posted on online platform) 1 invite 15 members 30 members
Leadership series - bi-monthly interviews with senior women executives Logo promotion
Best practice series - bi-monthly articles illustrating innovative Opportunity
initiatives around women lawyers, including law firm case studies to contribute
editorially
PRICE - Standard $2,028 $7,527 $12,499
PRICE - Join by December 31, 2019 $1,690 $5,790 $7,490
20% DISCOUNT 30% DISCOUNT 40% DISCOUNTAny private practice attorney may apply for a reduced course fee to attend CLE programs sponsored by Managing IP based on financial hardship. Simply submit an email stating the reason for the hardship no later than 30 working days prior to the program to [email protected].
