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MONDAY, OCTOBER 4
- VIRTUAL SESSIONS -

9:00 - 10:00 AM
IP Departments Emerging from Covid-19: One Year Later, Lessons Learned - VIRTUAL
Over a year ago, companies across the globe physically shut down due to the pandemic. Fearing a global downturn, companies slashed their budgets, laid off employees, and postponed or cancelled transactions. As we emerge from the pandemic to a roaring economy, did we make the right moves? As we plan for the year ahead, what adjustments are needed? If you slashed your budget but still performed well, will you get your budget back? If you redirected unused travel budget to other areas such as foreign filing, was that the right move? How are companies thinking about the year ahead?

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10:00 - 11:00 AM
U.S. Litigation Trends - VIRTUAL

What litigation trends are we seeing and what industries are expecting to see more litigation down the road? Patent troll litigation was down in 2017-2020, but it is picking back up again. What has been the impact of Covid on NPE litigation? Texas has become a less predictable forum, with WD Texas less plaintiff friendly than ED Texas. What strategies are working in Texas? What, if any, impact does the U.S. Supreme Court's Arthrex decision have on PTAB litigation?

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5:00 - 6:00 PM
Speed Networking and Career Discussion Open Q&A - VIRTUAL
Stay connected! Join us for speed networking and a career discussion. How did Covid19 impact your career? As we move past the pandemic, what do you need to do to further your career? Michael Chernoff, Managing Director at Murgitroyd, will lead this discussion with Alex Chen, Senior Counsel at TikTok/ByteDance. Then we will enjoy several rounds of speed networking.

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