Marcus Evans | Chicago

Joined representatives from government, industry, and practice for Marcus Evans’ recent IP Law Summit in Chicago.

I spoke about AI IP enforcement issues, Big Tech and antitrust, and China-US tech rivalry – the ABCs in IP and Tech.

I also had the pleasure of joining John Calkins (Pear Therapeutics), Dena VanDeVoort Ehrich (3M), and Laura Sheridan (Google) for a conversation on “Future Policy at the USPTO – Transformation or Status Quo.” Topics include:

● Recent and potential changes at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

● What may be on the horizon for how patents are examined

● The role of technology in the PTO’s operation

● Improving equitable and affordable access to the patent system

Said hello to Gwendolyn Blackwell (USPTO) who gave a very engaging and well-received presentation on “Interacting with a USPTO Examiner and Addressing Patent Prosecution,” and informally exchanged views during the summit with several attendees, including Roberte Makowski (FMC Corporation), who graciously came up to chat after my talk.

Event details here: https://www.iplawsummit.com/

Photos (clockwise): Giving my talk on the ABC of IP and Tech, with Roberte, with John, Gwen, and Marcus Evans’ Naomi Haynes, panel discussion with Laura, Dena, and John (not in picture).