CAIL 59th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law
The 59th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law, organized by The Center for American and International Law (CAIL), is a premier event dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of intellectual property law. CAIL is a nonprofit institution committed to improving the quality of justice through the education of lawyers and law enforcement officials worldwide.
This conference covers a wide array of topics pertinent to intellectual property law, including updates on patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright law. Sessions feature in-depth discussions on practical issues affecting IP practice, such as licensing issues for the Internet of Things (IoT), ethics, and split sessions tailored for prosecutors and litigators.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage with leading practitioners through panel discussions and networking events. Notable sessions include "Building A Trade Secret Program," moderated by Leiza Dolghih, which provides insights into developing effective trade secret protection strategies. The conference also offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for qualified participants.
This event is ideal for legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in intellectual property law, enhance their practice skills, and connect with peers in the field.
Speakers(31)
Alexis Symcheck
Associate at Baker Botts L.L.P.
Specializes in intellectual property law, focusing on patent litigation and prosecution.
Bailey Blaies
Associate at Caldwell Cassady & Curry PC
Practices in intellectual property litigation, representing clients in patent and trade secret cases.
Bethany R. Salpietra (Ford)
Associate at Baker Botts L.L.P.
Practices in the firm's Intellectual Property group, with experience in patent litigation and counseling.
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
Panelist at YUM! Brands
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith served as a panelist in the In-House Counsel Panel.
Brie L.B. Buchanan
Panelist at Relay Payments
Brie L.B. Buchanan participated as a panelist in the In-House Counsel Panel.
Christopher T. Blackford
Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Christopher T. Blackford is a partner and patent attorney with over 15 years of experience litigating high-stakes intellectual property cases across various technical fields.
Debera Wells Hepburn
Moderator at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Debera Wells Hepburn moderated the Brand Enforcement Programs panel.
Dwayne Norton
Managing Counsel at Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Dwayne Norton is Managing Counsel at Toyota Motor North America, Inc., handling IP litigation and other matters, with prior experience as a Partner at Chen Malin, LLP.
Elisaveta "Leiza" Dolghih
Partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Co-chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Trade Secrets & Non-Compete Disputes Practice, with extensive courtroom experience including multiple jury trials, bench trials, and injunction evidentiary hearings.
Gunnar Heinisch
Moderator at Toyota Motor North America
Gunnar Heinisch moderated the In-House Counsel Panel at the conference.
Hannah Kim
Panelist at Neiman Marcus Group
Hannah Kim was a panelist in the In-House Counsel Panel.
Janda’ Carter
Assistant General Counsel at Caterpillar Inc.
Leads a team managing legal issues related to intellectual property and technology.
John Russell "Rus" Holloway
Panelist at Bell Textron Inc.
John Russell "Rus" Holloway participated as a panelist in the Building A Trade Secret Program panel.
Jose Villarreal
Speaker
Jose Villarreal presented on Opinions of Counsel: Tips and Tricks.
Joseph Matal
Principal at Clear IP, LLC
Former Acting Director of the USPTO, with expertise in patent policy and litigation.
Kandace D. Walter
Adjunct Professor at SMU Dedman School of Law
Teaches courses on intellectual property law and mentors students pursuing careers in IP.
Lisa Romeo
Vice President at American Arbitration Association
Oversees arbitration services, with expertise in resolving intellectual property disputes.
M. Imad Khan
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Focuses on international arbitration and litigation, with experience in intellectual property disputes.
Marylauren Ilagan
Panelist at Mary Kay Inc.
Marylauren Ilagan was a panelist in the Brand Enforcement Programs panel.
Meghaan C. Madriz
Partner at McGuireWoods LLP
Specializes in employment law and trade secret litigation, advising clients on protecting intellectual property in the workplace.
Mollybeth (Molly) Kocialski
Director of the Rocky Mountain Regional Office at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Oversees operations of the USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Office, focusing on outreach and education to the innovation community.
Pete Lando
Panelist at Orthofix Medical Inc.
Pete Lando served as a panelist in the Building A Trade Secret Program panel.
Sarah B. Foley
Partner at Barta, Jones & Foley, PLLC
Experienced in patent prosecution and counseling, with a focus on electrical and computer technologies.
Stephanie DeBrow
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Focuses on intellectual property litigation and counseling, with experience in patent and trademark disputes.
Sushil Iyer
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Specializes in patent prosecution and counseling, particularly in the areas of software and electrical engineering.
Terri Doud
Panelist at T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
Terri Doud served as a panelist in the Brand Enforcement Programs panel.
Theresa Conduah
Partner at Alston & Bird
Presented "Brand Enforcement Programs" at the conference, focusing on strategies for protecting and enforcing brand rights.
Tiffany Ferris
Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Specializes in intellectual property litigation, including patent and trademark disputes.
Tom Irving
Speaker at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Tom Irving presented on Ethics: Inequitable Conduct, Unclean Hands, Litigation Misconduct.
Tommy Martin
Partner at Baker Botts L.L.P.
Practices in intellectual property litigation, with a focus on patent disputes.
Yasser A. Madriz
Partner at McGuireWoods LLP
Focuses on complex commercial litigation, including trade secret misappropriation and intellectual property disputes.
Event Details
- Date
- November 9, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States
- Live Online Conference
- Audience
- Legal professionals specializing in intellectual property law
- CLE Credits
- CLE credits available for qualified participants