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1 FREE TO IN-HOUSE COUNSEL APRIL 3 & 4 CONVENE 75 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA NEW YORK CITY SPONSORS EXHIBITOR W W W. M A N A G I N G I P. C O M / U S P A T E N T F O R U M # U S P A T E N T CLE POINTS PENDING REGISTRATIONS +44 (0) PROGRAM AND SPEAKERS Natalie Canter +44 (0) SPONSORSHIP Melanie Petch mpetch@euromoneyplc.com +44 (0)

INTRODUCTION Over recent years, there has been a vast array of changes in the US patent landscape including new legislation, USPTO procedural changes and some landmark US Supreme Court decisions.

Drawing from the success of last year s forum, Managing IP s US Patent Forum will be returning to New York across two days in April 2019.

2 INTRODUCTION Over recent years, there has been a vast array of changes in the US patent landscape including new legislation, USPTO procedural changes and some landmark US Supreme Court decisions. Additionally, meeting the demands of rapidly developing technology is causing unique opportunities and challenges for patent owners. Drawing from the success of last year s forum, Managing IP s US Patent Forum will be returning to New York across two days in April The forum will draw on recent developments to maximise the potential of your patent portfolio and provide tips on managing budget uncertainty whilst maintaining the quality of your patents. Key learnings and updates will be addressed including: updated claim construction in PTAB proceedings; tracking the evolution of subject matter eligibility and collaboration as a driving tool for successful litigation management. The MIP US Patent Forum will bring together global leaders in corporations, industry associations and leading legal experts to share expertise and offer practical solutions, tips and strategies to release the value of your innovation whilst mitigating risk to ensure you are prepared to thrive in the rapidly developing US patent landscape. Register your place today. TO REGISTER, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ALICIA SPROTT: +44 (0) PAST ATTENDEE COMPANIES Acell, Autani, Burford Capital, Ciena, Columbia University, Cote Capital, Cristal USA, Daicel Corporation, Department of Homeland Security, Eaton Corporation, E-Unibus, Fujitsu, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hitachi, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, Motion Engine, National Security Agency, Nokia, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Panasonic, Intellectual Property Corporation of America, Raytheon Company, Renegade Tech Company, Samsung Electronics, SAP, Stanley Black & Decker, Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Technology Advancement Labs, The Boeing Company, US International Trade Commission, US Naval Research Laboratory, US Patent and Trademark Office, Verizon, Versign, Viavi, Solutions FOR IN-HOUSE SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT NATALIE CANTER +44 (0) FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT MELANIE PETCH mpetch@euromoneyplc.com +44 (0)

3 PROGRAMME DAY ONE 9:00 Registration 9:30 Opening remarks by Managing IP 9:40 Keynote address: Acting Chief Judge Scott Boalick, USPTO 10:00 Preparing your strategy for a shifting pro-patent environment Managing budget uncertainty whilst maintaining quality patents Understanding the repercussions of USPTO initiative on patent filing strategies Navigating risk to effectively release value from your innovation Matt Rizzolo, partner, Ropes & Gray (moderator) Adele Frankel, chief patent counsel, Nanotronics Brian McCloskey, chief patent counsel, Avon Laura Sheridan, senior patent counsel, Google Steve Pepe, partner, Ropes & Gray 10:50 Coffee break and networking 11:20 Comprehensive updates from PTAB rules of practice Evolving procedural challenges associated with AIA Rule changes: claim construction Motions to amend in PTAB proceedings Proving prior art Charles Macedo, partner, Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein Jonathan Stroud, chief intellectual property counsel, Unified Patents Jim Howard, vice president and associate general counsel, Askeladden 12:10 Lunch and networking 13:10 Comprehensive analysis of life sciences IP developments: applying lessons learned Collaboration as a driving tool for successful litigation management Case review: Momenta Pharmaceuticals v Bristol Myers Squibb; Vanda Managing your costs Kristan Lansbery, director, patent attorney, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Rabiya Kader, senior patent counsel, Sanofi 14:00 Counteracting the flux of patent eligibility Tracking the evolution of subject matter eligibility in the US Consequences of Alice for patent owners: new section 101 guidance? Meeting the demands of new technologies Integrating open-source and patents Carl Morales, partner, Dechert (moderator) Jesse Bucholtz, senior patent counsel, Canon Stephen Rabinowitz, partner, Dechert 14:50 Coffee break and networking 15:10 Navigating challenges of international filing for a successful global strategy Maintaining a flexible European strategy post-brexit Strategies for filing in Asia: US IP trade war? Efficient patent protection in foreign jurisdictions & tackling enforcement challenges Comparison of IP approaches in Asia/EU/USA Ellen Szymanski, senior director of international IP, US Chamber of Commerce Atabak Royaee, associate director & senior counsel, IP & EHS, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 16:00 Enabling diversity to flourish in your IP department Taking steps to diversify your department Shifting perceptions with a forward-thinking approach Diversity and inclusion: the corporate perspective Anna-Lisa Gallo, assistant general counsel, IP, LIXIL Caren Khoo, VP & deputy general counsel, global IT, product development and IP, Verizon Howard Lee, chief intellectual property counsel, Sun Chemical Sunjay Matthews, head of legal, north America, Dazn 16:50 Chair s closing comments 17:00 Drinks reception

4 PROGRAMME DAY TWO 9:00 Registration 9:30 Opening remarks by Managing IP 9:40 Effectively managing ITC litigation and enforcement Interplay between PTAB and ITC: implications for patent litigation ITC filings and District Court proceedings post-tc Heartland Understanding recent FRAND developments and the implications for ITC complaints Brian Koo, investigative attorney, US International Trade Commission 10:30 Coffee break and networking 11:00 Patent disputes and litigation: strategies for optimising success Overview of US litigation cycles and trends Strategic advantage in light of forthcoming Supreme Court changes Overcoming challenges in current landscape Combatting NPE pressures Steven Lieberman, partner, Rothwell Figg (moderator) Boaz Brickman, SVP legal, IPValue Raymond Gabriel, intellectual property counsel, Ciena Tawfik Goma, senior counsel of intellectual property, Philips Jenny Colgate, partner, Rothwell Figg 12:40 Lunch and networking 13:40 The integration of AI and machine learning into the legal framework IoT, AI and the implications for IP Filing trends: how do you effectively patent AI? AI in practice: connected and autonomous vehicles Evolution of standard essential patents in IoT Richard Martinelli, partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Joe Benz, chief IP counsel, Ford Motor Company 14:30 Considering the future of IP: disruptive technologies & innovation Assessing how blockchain innovations are protected by IP Tips to patent blockchain and current filing trends Creating an effective FinTech IP strategy Tips to reduce the risk of cyber security and hacking threats/breaches Moshe Malina, director, chief patent counsel, Citigroup Doug Hudson, assistant general counsel, product, IP, patent & privacy, Etsy 15:20 Coffee and debrief 15:50 Close of conference 11:50 Implementing a successful trade secrets knowhow strategy Core principles in effectively managing your trade secrets a case study Benchmarking in current DTSA landscape with cases Ensuring the knowledge you created does not leave your organisation What security and IT solutions are available to regulate the streams of information? Friedrich Laub, senior counsel, IP, Bristol Myers Squibb Kim Jessum, chief IP counsel, US associate general counsel, Heraeus Mark Conklin, senior IP & patent counsel, General Electric

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