The "Patents in Telecoms and the Internet of Things 2024" conference, held on 16-17 May 2024 at Beveridge Hall, Senate House, University of London, was organized by Professor Sir Robin Jacob, James Marshall of Pinsent Masons, and Nicola Dagg of Kirkland & Ellis. (ucl.ac.uk)
The conference addressed critical topics such as the role of Standard Setting Organizations (SSOs) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in resolving Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) disputes, strategies for patent assertion and defense, the emergence of new types of Standard Essential Patent (SEP) licensees in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, and the valuation and assessment of patent portfolios. (ucl.ac.uk)
The event featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including Fabian Gonnell from Qualcomm, Susanna Martikainen from Nokia, and Andy Bartlett from the UK Intellectual Property Office. (ucl.ac.uk) Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions and panel discussions, gaining insights into the latest market developments and regulatory perspectives.
This conference was particularly beneficial for professionals in the telecommunications and IoT sectors, intellectual property lawyers, and policymakers seeking to deepen their understanding of patent issues in these rapidly evolving fields.
Speakers(32)
Benno Buehler
Senior Vice President at Charles River Associates
Benno Buehler is a Senior Vice President at Charles River Associates, focusing on economic analysis in IP disputes.
Brian Napper
Managing Director at Ocean Tomo
Brian Napper is the Managing Director at Ocean Tomo, specializing in IP valuation and transactions.
Carissa Kendall-Windless
Partner at Pinsent Masons
Carissa Kendall-Windless is a partner at Pinsent Masons, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
Carter Eltzroth
Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs at DVB
Carter Eltzroth is the Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs at DVB, specializing in media and technology law.
Charles Eloshway
Principal Counsel and Director for Patent Policy at USPTO
Charles Eloshway is the Principal Counsel and Director for Patent Policy at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Christian Loyau
Former Director General at ETSI
Christian Loyau served as the Director General of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), leading standardization in telecommunications.
Daniel Alexander KC
King's Counsel at 8 New Square Chambers
Daniel Alexander KC is a King's Counsel at 8 New Square Chambers, specializing in intellectual property law.
Dr. Roya Ghafele
Managing Director at OxFirst
Dr. Roya Ghafele is the Managing Director of OxFirst, specializing in IP valuation and strategy.
Emil Zhang
Senior IP Counsel at Huawei
Emil Zhang is a Senior IP Counsel at Huawei, managing global intellectual property matters.
Fabian Gonnell
Senior Director, IP Policy at Qualcomm
Fabian Gonnell is the Senior Director of IP Policy at Qualcomm, focusing on intellectual property strategy and policy.
Ignacio De Castro
Director, Arbitration and Mediation Center at WIPO
Ignacio De Castro is the Director of the Arbitration and Mediation Center at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
James Marshall
Partner at Pinsent Masons
James Marshall is a partner at Pinsent Masons, specializing in intellectual property and technology law.
Justus Baron
Assistant Professor at Northwestern University
Justus Baron is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, focusing on IP law and economics.
Katie Coltart
Partner at Linklaters LLP
Katie Coltart is a partner at Linklaters LLP, specializing in competition and antitrust law.
Konstantinos Karachalios
Managing Director at IEEE
Konstantinos Karachalios is the Managing Director of the Standards Association at IEEE, overseeing global standardization efforts.
Marianne Frydenlund
Senior Vice President, Legal & Compliance at Avanci
Marianne Frydenlund is the Senior Vice President of Legal & Compliance at Avanci, focusing on patent licensing.
Markus Kicia
Head of Unit, Digital Economy at European Commission
Markus Kicia is the Head of Unit for Digital Economy at the European Commission, focusing on digital policy.
Michael Fröhlich
Director, Patent Law and International Affairs at EPO
Michael Fröhlich is the Director of Patent Law and International Affairs at the European Patent Office (EPO).
Monica Magnusson
Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs at Ericsson
Monica Magnusson is the Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs at Ericsson, managing global legal operations.
Nina Belbl
Senior Legal Officer at WIPO
Nina Belbl is a Senior Legal Officer at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), specializing in dispute resolution.
Pekka Sääskilahti
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at Compass Lexecon
Pekka Sääskilahti is the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Compass Lexecon, specializing in economic consulting.
Peter Camesasca
Partner at Camesasca & Partners
Peter Camesasca is a partner at Camesasca & Partners, specializing in EU and competition law.
Pippa Wheeler
Senior Counsel, IP at HP
Pippa Wheeler is the Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property at HP, managing global IP strategy.
Professor Adam Mossoff
Professor of Law at George Mason University
Professor Adam Mossoff is a Professor of Law at George Mason University, specializing in patent law and policy.
Professor Bowman Heiden
Professor of IP Management at CIP and UC-Berkeley
Professor Bowman Heiden is a Professor of IP Management at the Center for IP and UC-Berkeley.
Professor Eloise Scotford
Dean at UCL Faculty of Laws
Professor Eloise Scotford is the Dean of the UCL Faculty of Laws, specializing in environmental and energy law.
Professor Sir Robin Jacob
Professor at UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law
Professor Sir Robin Jacob is a leading authority in intellectual property law and the director of the UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law.
Robert Earle
Senior Vice President, IP at Ericsson
Robert Earle is the Senior Vice President of Intellectual Property at Ericsson, overseeing global IP strategy.
Rory Clarke
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
Rory Clarke is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, focusing on intellectual property and competition law.
Teo Taponen
Senior Vice President, IP at InterDigital
Teo Taponen is the Senior Vice President of Intellectual Property at InterDigital, overseeing global IP strategy.
Tim Pohlman
Managing Director at LexisNexis IPlytics
Tim Pohlman is the Managing Director at LexisNexis IPlytics, focusing on IP analytics and strategy.
Vincent Angwenyi
Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs at Sisvel
Vincent Angwenyi is the Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs at Sisvel, focusing on patent licensing.
Event Details
- Date
- May 15, 2024
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Beveridge Hall, Senate House, University of London
- Pricing
- £250 - £600
- Audience
- Professionals in telecommunications and IoT sectors, intellectual property lawyers, policymakers
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Not specified