Profiles in Leadership | Suzanne Harrison

Join me for an insightful conversation with Suzanne Harrison, the Founder of Percipience LLC, a renowned advisory firm in the world of intellectual property strategy. Suzanne's illustrious career spans the diverse landscape of intellectual property, encompassing areas like IP strategy, risk management, and the art of maximizing IP value capture. As the visionary behind "The Gathering," an assembly of senior intellectual capital professionals from various industries, she's dedicated to creating, defining, and benchmarking best practices in intellectual capital management. Suzanne is not just an industry expert but also an accomplished author, co-authoring three books on intellectual asset management and sharing winning strategies used by large companies to maximize their IP value. Suzanne's unwavering commitment to her field led her to a pivotal role as a member of the US Patent and Trademark Office Patent (USPTO) Public Advisory Committee (PPAC), where she served as its chair in 2023. Together, we explore crucial topics, including the intersection of IP and national security, the imperatives of inclusive innovation, and the ever-evolving relevance of IP in our modern world. Suzanne also opens up about her experiences in the patent industry, the unique challenges she encountered as a female entrepreneur seeking funding, and her perspectives on mentorship. Watch the full video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP_yUMZBmx4 #IntellectualProperty #Leadership #IPStrategy #Innovation #Mentorship #USPTO #Percipience #SuzanneHarrison #Inspiration Scott Frank David Kappos #EdisonintheBoardroom #EinsteinintheBoardroom Penn State Dickinson Law

Akron | 2023 Akron IP Scholars Forum

Thank you to Mark Schultz, Emily Michiko Morris, Katia Lagasse, Kelsey Jennings and the University of Akron School of Law Center for IP Law and Technology for bringing us together this week for its 2023 Akron IP Scholars Forum. Looking forward to discussions with colleagues from across the country on their cutting-edge work. Elizabeth Townsend Gard Tulane University Law School Mehtab Khan Harvard Law School Eric E. Johnson University of Oklahoma College of Law Tim Murphy University of Idaho College of Law Betsy Rosenblatt Case Western Reserve University School of Law Peter Yu Texas A&M University School of Law Michael Doane Ryan T. Holte Craig A. Nard Liam O'Melinn Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law Camilla Hrdy

A Busy Week | Cumberland Country Bar Association, ICDS, & Persuasion

A busy week in Carlisle, PA. Thank you to the Cumberland County Bar Association for the invitation to speak to its members about AI regulation. Those who gathered had great questions, and we had a good exchange of ideas. I am delighted to learn that many in the audience are Penn State Dickinson Law alumni, including Hubert Gilroy (Martson Law Offices) and Lisa Grayson, Esq. (Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court for Cumberland County). Dean Danielle Conway, Professor Sara Gerke and I hosted Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences Director Jenni Evans and Director of Client Engagement Derek Leydig. Hope to share an exciting announcement before too long! Finally, but not least, I caught up with Gary Gilden, our immediate past dean. Gary developed a persuasion class that addresses how lawyers should adapt their persuasion to recent neuroscience findings as to how the brain receives and processes information. His course features a dazzling variety of innovations, including a field trip to Hershey Medical Center where Division Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery Dr. Elias Rizk explained the operation of the brain using actual specimens. Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7031643575197016064/ Gary will appear on an episode of Profiles in Leadership's second season to discuss his course and more. Stay tuned!

Penn State Dickinson Law | Graduate Education

Penn State Dickinson Law has been a center for legal education since 1834. It is one of the oldest law schools in the country and the oldest in Pennsylvania. Here, students are guided by mentors, supported by peers, and championed by accomplished alumni worldwide. Respect runs deep, and affiliations last long. Dr. Anthony Ogden serves as our Director of International Programs and Graduate Education at Penn State Dickinson Law. We are partnering to expand opportunities for accomplished domestic and internationally trained legal professionals to develop specialized knowledge and mastery in a particular area of law in a highly challenging yet supportive environment. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/g9eGU4PP or contact DickinsonGradEd@psu.edu.

Cumberland County Bar Association | AI Regulation

Like everyone else, AI affects attorneys. It is important to be in the know. Join me and the Cumberland County legal community as we discuss how AI transforms practice, the broader legal and geopolitical issues at play, and what attorneys can do to ride this technological wave.

IPWatchdog | Thanksgiving Post

Delighted to be back in Wilmington and New York City. My colleagues and I welcomed Penn State Dickinson Law alums. Honored by Dean Danielle Conway's kind introduction and her spontaneous invitation to address our alumni. Participating in alumni receptions is one of my favorite parts of my job. It's inspiring to meet generations of alums who have graduated and done well for themselves, learn about their diverse paths, hear their fond memories of their time at the law school, and explore new ways to collaborate. Kudos to my colleagues Kelly Rimmer Robin Langhans, M.Ed. Laura H. Williams Tom Lee and Brett Conway for their important work at each of these events. Pleased that Michelle Nerozzi-Ankenbrand and Roberte Makowski, whom I had the pleasure of working with this earlier year both accepted my invitation to join us! After Wilmington, I headed to New York to thank Tom Pease Nick Groombridge, Jennifer Wu Hugh Hansen Joshua L. Simmons for their recent partnership with us, hear their suggestions and advice, and share my plans for the coming year to explore new ways to collaborate with these terrific folks. It was great meeting members of the creative community gathered to celebrate the book reading of Jen's friend, Abigail Hing Wen. Greenberg Traurig, LLP Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School Kirkland & Ellis

Wilmington & New York | Forging Bonds

Delighted to be back in Wilmington and New York City. My colleagues and I welcomed Penn State Dickinson Law alums. Honored by Dean Danielle Conway's kind introduction and her spontaneous invitation to address our alumni. Participating in alumni receptions is one of my favorite parts of my job. It's inspiring to meet generations of alums who have graduated and done well for themselves, learn about their diverse paths, hear their fond memories of their time at the law school, and explore new ways to collaborate. Kudos to my colleagues Kelly Rimmer Robin Langhans, M.Ed. Laura H. Williams Tom Lee and Brett Conway for their important work at each of these events. Pleased that Michelle Nerozzi-Ankenbrand and Roberte Makowski, whom I had the pleasure of working with this earlier year both accepted my invitation to join us! After Wilmington, I headed to New York to thank Tom Pease Nick Groombridge, Jennifer Wu Hugh Hansen Joshua L. Simmons for their recent partnership with us, hear their suggestions and advice, and share my plans for the coming year to explore new ways to collaborate with these terrific folks. It was great meeting members of the creative community gathered to celebrate the book reading of Jen's friend, Abigail Hing Wen. Greenberg Traurig, LLP Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP Emily C. and John E. Hansen IP Institute at Fordham Law School Kirkland & Ellis

Profiles in Leadership Season 2 Begins! | USPTO Deputy Director Derrick Brent

Delighted to sit down with Derrick Brent to hear his insights on life and leadership for the first episode of Penn State Dickinson Law's Profiles in Leadership series, now in its second season. You can catch episodes from our first season here: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership. Deputy Director Brent is the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO is one of the world’s largest intellectual property (IP) offices, with over 13,000 employees and an annual budget of over $4 billion. Deputy Director Brent’s career includes vast public service and private sector work, including significant experience in IP law and work to assist startups and those who are underrepresented. He has served in all three branches of the federal government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Highlights below. 1:16:– Current priorities and interests. 3:31:– The value of personal outreach. 6:33:– On Penn State. 8:32:– The value of a Northwestern education. 11:56:– Clerking for Hon. Algenon L. Marbley, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. 16:40:– Chief Counsel for Senator Barbara Boxer and Senior Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. 20:49:– Forging consensus. 26:22:– Selecting judicial nominees. 30:01:– On both sides of the America Invents Act (AIA). 34:20:– Subordinates and superiors. 38:18:– Finding balance. 41:43:– “More to do; better to do.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adw329r2zLI

Profiles in Leadership | Season 1

Penn State Dickinson Law’s Profiles in Leadership series offers a front-row seat to the experiences, values, and habits underlying lives of distinction and impact. Season 1 features interviews with: George Washington University Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew Connecticut Attorney General William Tong University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Law Dean Martin Brinkley Medtronic General Counsel Ivan Fong Lemelson-MIT Executive Director Stephanie Couch TWR Counsel Teresa Artis Duke University Law Professor Arti Rai Cornell University Law Professor James Grimmelmann Bayh-Dohl Coalition Executive Director Joe Allen Groombridge Wu Baughman & Stone Founding Partner Nick Groombridge Penn State University Provost Justin Schwartz (featuring Dean Danielle Conway) Texas A&M University Law Professor Peter Yu Pittsburg University Law Professor Michael Madison American Law Institute Director | Retired US Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Chief Judge Diane Wood Asian Americans Advancing Justice President and Executive Director John Yang | Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner Chief Diversity Officer and Partner Esther Lim Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Andrei Iancu Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice Director | Howard University Law Professor Lateef Mtima Hofstra University President Susan Poser Brody Berman Associates CEO Bruce Berman Founder US IP Alliance | Chief IP Counsel AT&T Scott Frank World IP Organization Deputy Director General Lisa Jorgenson Emory Vice-Provost Tim Holbrook FMC Chief IP Counsel Roberte Makowski Temple University Provost Gregory Mendel University of Las Vegas Law Dean Leah Chan Grinvald https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-leadership

OGC University 2023 | Assessing the Legal Aspects of AI

The Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel (OGC) represents 36 executive and independent agencies across the Commonwealth. OGC University is a two-day event consisting of CLE presentations on various topics. Looking forward to joining Jennifer Selber Vera Kanova Harrison MacRae Valerie Janosik-Nehilla, and Andy Ritter next week for a discussion on the need to regulate AI from legal, data privacy, and data security perspectives.