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CAIL 59th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law

by The Center for American and International 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(15)

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

Moderator at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Elisaveta "Leiza" Dolghih moderated the Building A Trade Secret Program panel.

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.

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.

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

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