Enterprises of all sizes rely on innovation to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. By obtaining patents, trademarks, and copyrights, enterprises can create a solid foothold around their products and prevent others from copying their ideas and brand goodwill without paying the dues. At the same time, enterprises have to decide which ideas to keep as trade secret, given there are pros and cons of filing patents vs keeping trade secrets. For the startups, intellectual property protection is also a crucial part of growth and/or exit strategy from the current and potential investors’ perspectives. In these sessions, featuring Lowenstein's Madhumita Datta, Ph.D., the panelists will discuss the importance of building a robust IP portfolio for startups’ and small and mid-sized enterprises’ success.
Tuesday, October 1
Panel: Building an IP Portfolio: Strategies for Startups and SMEs
Speakers:
- Madhumita Datta, Ph.D., Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
- Jeff Risher, Highlands Capital Advisory ,USA
- Naveen, Partner, Logicize IP LLP, India
- Denzel R.B. Cadet, Founder & Managing Member, Cadet Legal,USA
Moderator:
- Shashank Bhatia, Managing Partner, Tencom Intellectual Ventures, USA
Time: 2:30-3:45 p.m. PT
Wednesday, October 2
Panel: Crafting a Winning IP Strategy: From Patent Applications to Trademark Registrations
Speakers:
- Madhumita Datta, Ph.D., Counsel, Lowenstein Sandler LLP , USA
- Matthew Holohan, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP, USA
- Subroto Bose, Head of IP, Astera Labs, USA
- Yogesh Bharadwaj, Managing Partner, Logicize IP LLP, India
- David Kellis, Founder, Kellis IP, USA
- Khumisi Kganare, Director, Ganare Humalo - Incorporated, South Africa
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. PT
Conference Location: el PRADO Hotel, 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
