New Annual Sponsorship – Introducing McAndrews, Held & Malloy as Patron Sponsor

We're delighted to recognize McAndrews Held & Malloy as an inaugural Patron sponsor. We introduced Annual Sponsorships this year as a novel way for a select group of sponsors to enjoy a high and continuing level of visibility at all our events. Among other benefits, Annual Sponsors can send their attorneys and invite their clients to join us and learn about the latest IP and privacy strategies, developments, and insights from newsmakers of the day. Of course, these events also open doors to recruitment opportunities, client networking, earning valuable CLE and ethics credits, and much more. Join us on Friday, March 12 for our Intersections in IP Conference to hear what McAndrews Shareholder Chris Carani has to say! Conference details: https://mailchi.mp/uic.edu/intersections2021 Sponsorship information: daryllim@uic.edu or efagrel@uic.edu

New Annual Sponsorship – Introducing GEN Law Firm as Patron Sponsor

We're delighted to recognize GEN Law Firm as an inaugural Patron sponsor. We introduced Annual Sponsorships this year as a novel way for a select group of sponsors to enjoy a high and continuing level of visibility at all our events. Among other benefits, Annual Sponsors can send their attorneys and invite their clients to join us and learn about the latest IP and privacy strategies, developments, and insights from newsmakers of the day throughout the year. Of course, these events also open doors to recruitment opportunities, client networking, earning valuable CLE and ethics credits, and much more. Join us on Friday, March 12 for our Intersections in IP Conference to hear what GEN Law Firm Senior Counsel & Partner Dr. (Annie) Ying Xue has to say! Conference details: https://mailchi.mp/uic.edu/intersections2021 Sponsorship information: daryllim@uic.edu or efagrel@uic.edu

Patenting Artificial Intelligence (AI) inventions in Japan and the US – February 17, 2021

Pleased to co-host "Patenting AI inventions in Japan and the US"

Thank you, Analysis Group!

We're delighted to recognize Analysis Group as a Gold sponsor of our Intersections in IP Conference. We particularly appreciate their support during these uncertain times. Join us on Friday, March 12 to hear what Analysis Group Vice President Divya Mathur has to say! Conference details: https://mailchi.mp/uic.edu/intersections2021 Sponsorships: daryllim@uic.edu/efagrel@uic.edu

Registration Open! Intersections in Intellectual Property: Trends, Policies, and Strategies

Join us for Intersections in IP! This is a one-day, comprehensive CLE program that brings together seasoned experts to share their insights on key intersections—data privacy and antitrust, health and social justice, functionality and infringement in copyright, trademark, and design law, as well as legal issues arising from the Supreme Court case of Google v. Oracle. Speakers include representatives from the U.S. government, industry, practice, academic, and civil society organizations. https://mailchi.mp/uic.edu/intersections2021

Intersections in Intellectual Property: Trends, Policies, and Strategies

“Intersections in IP” present interesting crossroads where statutes, laws, and policies converge and diverge. Too often, the conversations occur in isolation, even though another area of law sits right next door. The conference will cover: • Antitrust, IP, and Privacy • Health and Social Justice • Functionality: Designs, Trade Dress, & Copyright • Infringement: Designs, Trade Dress, & Copyright • Intersections at the Supreme Court: Google v. Oracle The conference is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2021. Details here: http://bit.ly/3jpxW7G

Patenting Artificial Intelligence (AI) inventions in Japan and the US – February 17, 2021

Looking forward to joining the International Relations Committee of the IP Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) in a collaboration CLE and networking meeting with the Japan Patent Attorneys’ Association (JPAA) on Wednesday, February 17, at 6:00 p.m CST. The agenda will include a presentation about AI patents in Japan, a presentation about AI patents in the US, and a panel discussion for questions and comments. A networking session will follow the seminar. You can find more details at IPLAC's website: https://www.iplac.org/.

Valedictory Letter for IP Law Fellow Kyle Serilla

Today I sent a valedictory letter to Kyle Serilla, our inaugural IP Law Fellow. Kyle is completing his tenure with us this month and will be moving on to the next chapter of his career shortly.

IPWatchdog’s “Wish Upon a Star: Experts Share Their Wildest IP Dreams for 2021”

IPWatchdog, Inc's longest-running industry insider feature is its annual “wishes” article. My two wishes for 2021 are: 1) That the United States can re-engage the world on IP issues. 2) That courts and agencies embrace AI in adjudication http://bit.ly/2Xe5Guo For my reflections on 2020, see http://bit.ly/2L2KNQl. For my predictions on 2021 see http://bit.ly/2L6NDDZ.

IPWatchdog’s “What to Watch in 2021: IP Stakeholders Offer Predictions and Thoughts for the New Year”

We may see continued seepage of geopolitics woven into IP disputes, particularly over critical technologies, making complex legal disputes even more challenging to resolve. The US also needs a new framework to meaningfully reengage the world on IP issues in a post-Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)and Comprehensive and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) world. I share my thoughts with IPWatchdog in "What to Watch in 2021: IP Stakeholders Offer Predictions and Thoughts for the New Year" http://bit.ly/3pIqxCh