CenterForce USA

A big thank you to CenterForce USA and all the extraordinary panelists who presented on IP Strategy yesterday in Seattle. It was an honor to discuss "Blind Spots: The Importance of Diversity in Innovation." My talk was a tribute to Anna Connelly, one of the first female patentees in the U.S. and an unsung hero who saved many, many thousands of lives. Anna’s fire escape invention (patented in 1887) greatly increased the chances of surviving a building fire. So much so the building codes in NYC were updated to require a fire escape on every building. (See Anna's patent below in the comments.)

Wrapping up an incredible day at the NYC IP Strategy Summit with interactive roundtable sessions! Participants are diving into key topics like litigation funding, defensive strategies, patent pathways, competitor disputes, and trade secret protection. A big thank you to the experts from Gibson Dunn, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Sughrue Mion PLLC, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, and Brown Rudnick LLP for leading these engaging discussions. #IPStrategy #RoundtableDiscussions #Collaboration #IPStrategySummit

At the NYC IP Strategy Summit, the Competitor vs. Competitor Patent Litigation panel offered an in-depth look at the dynamics of high-stakes patent disputes. Amy Lydon (DLA Piper), Benjamin Hershkowitz (Gibson Dunn), Matthew Zapadka (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP), Nangah Tabah (IBM Corporation), and Daniel Mulveny (FMC Corporation) shared insights on invalidating patents with prior art, the critical role of claim construction, and strategies for defending against infringement allegations, and more. #PatentLitigation #IPStrategy #CompetitiveEdge #IPStrategySummit

At the NYC IP Strategy Summit, our panel on Defensive Litigation and Risk Management tackled the challenges of today’s shifting litigation landscape. Featuring Lloyd Smith (Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC), Michael Connelly (WIT Legal, LLC), Joshua Sibble (Panasonic IP Corporation of America), and Andrew Wojnicki (IBM Corporation), the discussion focused on creating robust patent portfolios, managing NPE risks, optimizing collaborations with outside counsel, and strategic planning for 2025. #IPStrategy #LitigationDefense #RiskManagement #IPStrategySummit

AI and Your Patent Management, Strategy & Portfolio—our expert panel at the NYC IP Strategy Summit explores the transformative role of AI in patent portfolio management and strategy. Hanna Madbak (Adeia), Steven Cohen (Open Text), David Sanker (SankerIP), and Alon Yamin (Copyleaks) discuss AI-driven tools for streamlining searches, enhancing competitive intelligence, and reshaping patent prosecution. The panel also addresses preparing for the future of IP in the AI era. #IPStrategySummit #PatentStrategy #AIInnovation #IPManagement

Up Now: Our panel, Patent Prosecution: Innovation, Insights & Strategy—delivered by an exceptional panel at the NYC IP Strategy Summit. Panelists Jeong Ah Joy Lee (Cisco), Ellen Smith (Sughrue Mion PLLC), Mark Vallone (IBM), Eric Greenwald (Merck), and Puja Detjen (Patterson + Sheridan, LLP) are sharing practical approaches to aligning prosecution strategies with business goals, adapting to a shifting patent landscape, and leveraging data to improve outcomes. Stay tuned for trends shaping 2025 and beyond. #PatentProsecution #InnovationStrategy #IPInsights #IPStrategySummit

Exploring the intersection of IP enforcement and monetization strategies at the NYC IP Strategy Summit. Panelists Lance Hochhauser (Prove), Uma Everett (Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox), Jonathan Caplan (Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP), Todd S. Sharinn (Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP), Ronald Prague (Origin Wireless), and Salumeh Loesch (Loesch Patents) are sharing insights on unlocking IP value, generating revenue, and protecting assets through strategic enforcement. #IPMonetization #IPEnforcement #IPStrategy #IPStrategySummit

Emma Flett, Daisy Darvall, Derek Ventling, and Joanna Thomson of Kirkland & Ellis explore the complexities of AI issues in cross-border transactions at the NYC IP Strategy Summit. #AI #CrossBorderTransactions #IPStrategy #ipstrategysummit

Insightful perspectives on trade secret protection and litigation readiness at the NYC IP Strategy Summit. Panelists Patricia Young (Latham & Watkins LLP), Jason Sobel (Brown Rudnick LLP), Basab Roy (Chobani-Labs), David Joyal (Coty), Jolene Wang (Ropes & Gray LLP), and Ksenia Takhistova, MS, JD (LCM Biosensor Technologies) are addressing strategies to prevent breaches, prove misappropriation, maintain confidentiality, and navigate employee turnover challenges. #TradeSecrets #IPStrategy #LitigationReadiness #IPStrategySummit