Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)

If you work for a small (10-49 lawyers) or micro (2-9 lawyers) firm or a small/micro company (as defined by the USPTO*), or are interested in networking and learning from individuals in these entities, consider joining IPO’s new Small/Micro Company & Law Firm Committee. The committee is committed to creating opportunities and resources such as networking, directories, IP protection and strategy toolkits designed for small/micro entities. To join the committee, apply at www.ipo.org/joinacommittee. You must be an IPO member to join. If you are not an IPO member, contact membership@ipo.org for more information. *https://lnkd.in/eE-mXFPV

Thank you to all the dedicated service members past, present, and future.

Join the IP Chat Channel™ this Wednesday, November 6 at 2:00pm ET for a webinar that will examine how employee non-compete agreements fit into a trade secret management program following the rise and apparent fall of the FTC's ban on non-compete clauses. Areas that will be covered by our panel Ken Corsello (IBM Corp.) and Bob Surrette (McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.) include backdrop to FTC's non-compete ban; the FTC's rule; and the litigations invalidating the FTC's rule, the current state of restrictions and impediments to reliance on employee non-compete agreements and other steps to prevent employee misuse of your client's trade secrets. IP Chat Channel™ webinars are free for IPO members. Advance registration is required. CLE offered in most states.

Join the IP Chat Channel™ on Wednesday, November 6 at 2:00pm ET for a webinar that will examine how employee non-compete agreements fit into a trade secret management program following the rise and apparent fall of the FTC's ban on non-compete clauses. Areas that will be covered by our panel Ken Corsello (IBM Corp.) and Bob Surrette (McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.) include backdrop to FTC's non-compete ban; the FTC's rule; and the litigations invalidating the FTC's rule, the current state of restrictions and impediments to reliance on employee non-compete agreements and other steps to prevent employee misuse of your client's trade secrets. IP Chat Channel™ webinars are free for IPO members. Advance registration is required. CLE offered in most states.

This week on IPO's IP Chat Channel Webinar: Ethics for IP Practitioners: Case Law, Conflicts, Avoiding Inequitable Conduct, and More! Join IPO on Wednesday, October 30 at 2:00pm ET for an ethics webinar that will review recent case law from various jurisdictions and tribunals involving legal ethics issues for both outside and in-house counsel. After completing this session, participants will be able to spot ethical issues arising in patent practice through an exploration of case law; identify and ameliorate the potential risks associated with ethical issues; proactively avoid potential conflict of interest problems and understand the most recent jurisprudence on ethical issues such as inequitable conduct. Panelists include Kirk Goodwin (Tektronix), Gina Johnson (Ridge) and Sanjay Murthy (McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.). IP Chat Channel™ webinars are free for IPO members. Advance registration is required. Ethics CLE offered in most states. Register at webinars.ipo.org

Upcoming IPO's IP Chat Channel Webinar: Ethics for IP Practitioners: Case Law, Conflicts, Avoiding Inequitable Conduct, and More! Join IPO on Wednesday, October 30 at 2:00pm ET for an ethics webinar that will review recent case law from various jurisdictions and tribunals involving legal ethics issues for both outside and in-house counsel. After completing this session, participants will be able to spot ethical issues arising in patent practice through an exploration of case law; identify and ameliorate the potential risks associated with ethical issues; proactively avoid potential conflict of interest problems and understand the most recent jurisprudence on ethical issues such as inequitable conduct. Panelists include Kirk Goodwin (Tektronix), Gina Johnson (Ridge) and Sanjay Murthy (McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.). IP Chat Channel™ webinars are free for IPO members. Advance registration is required. Ethics CLE offered in most states. Register at webinars.ipo.org

Serving as a committee leader can be a great way to develop your leadership skills, gain new knowledge, and expand your network! IPO is looking for members to apply for a committee leadership position for 2025. Contact committees@ipo.org for more info. or if you would like to apply. *Open to IPO members only.

IPO’s Corporate IP Management and Operations Committee is organizing a panel during the 18th Annual Corporate IP Institute in Atlanta, GA (Oct. 29-30, 2024). Thomas G Marlow (Black Hills AI) and Anant Kataria (Sagacious IP) will share insights from IPO’s 2024 Corporate IP Management Benchmarking Survey. Topics include managing IP budgets, collaborating with outside counsel, inventor recognition programs, use of IP vendors, patent preparation and prosecution best practices, and emerging trends and challenges. For more info. or to register for the Corporate IP Institute, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/dM6NddD.

Join the IP Chat Channel™ on October 9 at 11am ET for a webinar on "Guidance on Inventorship of AI-Assisted Inventions." This webinar will explore the USPTO guidance on inventorship of AI-assisted inventions and in what situations a natural person can be considered to have made a significant contribution to the invention. The panel will look at potential issues that could arise in a litigation context, and compare guidance from other jurisdictions. The panel will also provide strategies and tips that could help stakeholders navigate how to properly determine inventorship for different types of inventions produced using AI as a tool. Panelists include Eric Arnell (Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.), Dr. Malte Köllner, (Köllner & Partner mbB, Patent Attorneys), and Lisa Ulrich (IBM Corp.). Register at webinars.ipo.org | CLE credit offered in most states.

Join the IP Chat Channel™ on October 9 at 11am ET for a webinar on "Guidance on Inventorship of AI-Assisted Inventions." This webinar will explore the USPTO guidance on inventorship of AI-assisted inventions and in what situations a natural person can be considered to have made a significant contribution to the invention. The panel will look at potential issues that could arise in a litigation context, and compare guidance from other jurisdictions. The panel will also provide strategies and tips that could help stakeholders navigate how to properly determine inventorship for different types of inventions produced using AI as a tool. Panelists include Eric Arnell (Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.), Dr. Malte Köllner, (Köllner & Partner mbB, Patent Attorneys), and Lisa Ulrich (IBM Corp.). Register at webinars.ipo.org | CLE credit offered in most states.