The IP Summit 2019 is a full-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, organized by the Intellectual Property Section of the Utah State Bar Association. This annual event brings together legal professionals, industry experts, and academics to discuss the latest developments and challenges in intellectual property law.
The 2019 summit featured a diverse range of topics, including patent litigation strategies, trademark and copyright issues, trade secret protection, and the impact of emerging technologies on IP law. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in seminars and presentations led by top-level national IP experts, providing insights into current trends and best practices in the field.
Notable speakers at the event included Judge Kara F. Stoll of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, who delivered a keynote address, and Mollybeth Kocialski, Director of the Rocky Mountain Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office. The conference also offered networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders.
The IP Summit is designed for intellectual property attorneys, in-house counsel, and other legal professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and stay updated on the evolving landscape of IP law. The event provides a platform for learning, discussion, and professional growth in a dynamic and engaging environment.
Speakers(16)
Chief Judge Robert J. Shelby
Chief United States District Judge at District of Utah
Nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed in 2012, Chief Judge Shelby has served as Chief United States District Judge for the District of Utah since October 1, 2018.
Dan Morath
Partner at Patent Law Works
Dr. Morath has represented biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical companies for over 10 years, advising on complex IP-related matters including international portfolio strategy and development.
Darrell Stark
Senior IP Counsel at GE Aviation
Mr. Stark leads the IP strategy development and execution for several aircraft engine technology areas and business units at GE Aviation.
David R. Todd
Shareholder at Workman Nydegger
Mr. Todd's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation, and client counseling on patent infringement and validity.
Former Chief Judge Randall R. Rader
Former Chief Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Judge Rader has authored approximately 1000 patent decisions and decided over 3000 patent cases, serving as Chief Judge from 2010 to 2014.
Gene Quinn
Founder, President & CEO at IPWatchdog, Inc.
Mr. Quinn is a patent attorney and leading commentator on patent law and innovation policy, recognized as one of the top IP strategists in the world.
James C. Watson
Chair of the Intellectual Property Section at Utah State Bar
Mr. Watson is a partner at TraskBritt and serves as the Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Utah State Bar.
Jeremy K. McKown
Associate Patent Counsel at Johnson & Johnson
Mr. McKown manages a global team dedicated to identifying, protecting, and monetizing the intellectual property of J&J’s Consumer business.
John Wynn
Managing Principal at Integro
Mr. Wynn leads the lawyers’ professional liability services group at Integro and has authored articles on exposures facing law firms in today’s environment.
Judge Clark Waddoups
United States District Judge at District of Utah
Appointed in 2008, Judge Waddoups has directed the establishment of a Southern Region of the Central Division of the District of Utah to better serve citizens living over 300 miles from Salt Lake City.
Judge Kara F. Stoll
Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in July 2015, Judge Stoll specializes in patent litigation and has served as an adjunct professor at George Mason University School of Law and Howard University School of Law.
Michael A. Grow
Partner at Arent Fox LLP
Mr. Grow specializes in foreign and domestic litigation and transactional work in trademark, copyright, patent, unfair competition, right of publicity, advertising, technology transfer, and licensing law.
Mitch Stoltz
Senior Staff Attorney at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Mr. Stoltz works on cases where free speech and innovation collide with copyright, trademark, and antitrust law, focusing on fighting the use of copyright as a tool for censorship.
Mollybeth (Molly) Kocialski
Director at Rocky Mountain Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office
Since January 2016, Ms. Kocialski has led the Rocky Mountain regional office, focusing on the nine states within this region and actively engaging with the community to tailor USPTO initiatives and programs.
Professor David Hricik
Professor at Mercer University School of Law
Professor Hricik teaches legal ethics, patent law and litigation, and federal civil procedure, and has authored the only treatise on ethical issues in patent litigation.
Richard Rainey
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Mr. Rainey has substantial experience representing clients in district court and ITC patent trials, and appeals of patent cases, with notable experience advising clients in the technology sector.
Event Details
- Date
- November 4-5, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Audience
- Intellectual property attorneys, in-house counsel, legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- Full-day CLE conference