INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
FORUM JANUARY 30 2020
WALDORF HILTON, LONDON
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JANUARY 30, 2020 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2020
WALDORF HILTON, LONDON
For the sixth consecutive year, the International Women’s Leadership Forum returns to London in January 2020. This interactive one-day forum will focus on IP developments across industries and jurisdictions, providing an opportunity for women in IP to network and learn from industry thought leaders.
The MIP International Women’s Leadership Forum is an inclusive event, welcoming newly admitted lawyers, associates, partners, legal counsel through senior in-house counsel, women as well as men. The forum aims to support the advancement of women counsel through a one-day professional development opportunity. The day will facilitate sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience of women in leadership and senior IP roles with those seeking to progress further in their careers.
Confirm your place today at [email protected]
OVERVIEW
JOIN SENIOR IP PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING:
IP in-house counsel & managers
Corporate counsel
Directors/heads of IP
Senior IP counsel/ attorneys
Private practice lawyers
• Join analysis with leading IP executives on overcoming the challenges of IP protection in the current volatile landscape
• Gain forward thinking ideas and strategies for best practice around career development, leadership and effective communication to promote the next generation of leading IP women
• Engage and work with your peers to problem solve, share ideas, opinions and experiences on advancing your career as a woman in the legal space
JOIN INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS
WITH LEADING LAWYERS AND
EXPERT IP PROFESSIONALS
TO:
The breakout groups were all excellent - it is a wonderful to hear from others and share experiences. It was very thought provoking!
The practical structure of the day provided good insight into managing your IP in real practice from a wide range of topics
The opportunity to attend an IP event tailored to women is ground-breaking and unique in its own right. Thank you for continuing to host this fabulous event
JANUARY 30, 2020 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2020
WALDORF HILTON, LONDON
PROGRAMME
9.15 REGISTRATION
9.40 OPENING REMARKS: CHARLOTTE KILPATRICK, REPORTER, MANAGING IP
9.45 Holistic view/debate: in-house management of IP in a volatile landscape • How do you demonstrate the value of IP to your C-suite?• Cost drives and how this affects quality and training • International IP strategy: overcoming cultural differences• Operational efficiency: pros & cons of insourcing/outsourcing/off-shoring
SPEAKERS
Joanna Conway, partner, Kemp Little (moderator)Amira Mukhtar, counsel Europe - intellectual property, patents & technology, MarsSheila Henderson, chief intellectual property counsel, RichemontEmily O’Neill, chief counsel – IP & litigation, SpectrisLizzie Morters, patent counsel, British American Tobacco
15 minutes post-panel discussion and networking on tables
10.45 COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT GROUPSThese smaller group workshops are designed to provide in-depth discussions where you will draw on advice, experiences and ongoing support of your peers. The sessions will last for 45 minutes and delegates will choose stream A or B to discuss:
12.45 LUNCH AND NETWORKING
13.50 Managing, navigating and protecting your IP in the global digital marketplace • Strategies to target more sophisticated counterfeiters• Social media enforcement • Applying smart technology for effective takedown on online platforms• Effective consumer engagement with brands
SPEAKERS
Rachel Alexander, partner, Wiggin (moderator)Natasha Aziz, general counsel, The Body ShopKimiya Shams, legal counsel, DevialetSharon Harrison, senior legal analyst brand protection – global intellectual property, Mondelez InternationalHelen Saunders, chief product & customer solutions officer, INCOPRO
14.40 COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
11.15 STREAM A Inclusivity and working together to create a more diverse culture: five key reasons that diversity is important and applying diversity targets
SPEAKER
Michele Bosch, partner, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
12.00 Through the lens: life in private practice versus in-house: balancing personal life and professional life?
SPEAKERS
Catrin Turner, IP counsel, head of global IP team, Dr MartensAnna Leathley, senior associate, Carpmaels & Ransford
STREAM B Work-life conflict: juggling home responsibilities and obligations with those in the workplace; how to show the necessary level of commitment and manage stress
SPEAKERS
Irène Roberts, director corporate counsel, Getty ImagesRuby Kakati, senior IP counsel, Suntory Beverage & Food
Mentoring and building your network: how to find a mentor and role model; how to be a good mentor and the importance of mentoring
SPEAKER
Katherine Tsang, general counsel, global IP, DiageoChloe Flower, senior associate, Carpmaels & Ransford
JANUARY 30, 2020 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2020
WALDORF HILTON, LONDON
+44 (0) 207 779 8055
+44 (0) 207 779 8730
+44 (0) 207 779 8835
PROGRAMME CONTINUED
15.10 Future proofing your business: AI and IP• Overcoming practical issues with patent eligibility of AI related subject matter• Using AI within a data driven business: case study• AI implications on the role of the lawyer • Building a fully integrated IP protection strategy in the data era
SPEAKERS
Anette Rasmussen, partner, AWA (moderator)Lexi Willetts, founder, Little Black DoorMaaike van Velzen, head of IP portfolio management, PhilipsMarina Pengilly, co-founder, Little Black Door
16.00 Leaders and emerging leaders: directing and defining your career • How can lawyers better support each other?• Appropriately and confidently owning your presence in the room• Challenging the status quo, unconscious bias and speaking your mind • How do we start to be more aware of our language and how it can be self-limiting?• How to get yourself known, and effectively network
SPEAKERS
Maeve O’Flynn, partner, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner (moderator)Charlotta Ljungdahl, vice president, IP, Air LiquideClaudia Pappas, head of trademark department, ThyssenkruppClare Cornell, partner, Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
17.00 CLOSING COMMENTS & END OF FORUM
MIP WOMEN IN IP GLOBAL NETWORK
UP AND COMING EVENTSThe International Women’s Leadership Forum will take place in:Silicon Valley, December 3 2019London, January, 2020New York, June, 2020Bay Area, December, 2020
And we will hold a networking cocktail reception at the INTA Annual Meeting, taking place in Singapore, April 2020.
WEBINARS
We will also produce webinars and online events throughout the year, featuring our members.
BEST PRACTICE SERIES
On the best practice series side we will continue to publish bi-monthly articles featuring real life examples of best practice from our members.
INTERVIEWS
And we will publish regular interviews with brilliant and accomplished women working in and around IP.
Call Melanie Petch on +44 207 779 8836 or email [email protected] to join the network.
HOW DO I JOIN?
BRONZE SILVER GOLDMEMBERSHIP OPTIONSCONFERENCES AND NETWORKINGInternational Women’s Leadership Forum (one day conference):• Silicon Valley, December 3 (2019) 1 invite 5 invites 15 invites
• London (January, 2020) to 1 conference across 3 across 3
• New York (June, 2020) conferences conferences
• Bay Area (December, 2020)
INTA annual meeting cocktail reception – Singapore, April 2020 1 invite 5 invites 10 invites
Exclusive membership of online platform 1 invite 15 members 30 members
DEVELOPMENTLive Q&A (panel discussion, 60 mins, 1 CLE/CPD) 1 invite unlimited Unlimited attendees
Opportunity to host
Exclusive content (posted on online platform) 1 invite 15 members 30 members
Leadership series - bi-monthly interviews with senior women executives Logo promotion
Best practice series - bi-monthly articles illustrating innovative Opportunity
initiatives around women lawyers, including law firm case studies to contribute
editorially
PRICE - Standard $2,028 $7,527 $12,499
PRICE - Join by December 31, 2019 $1,690 $5,790 $7,490
20% DISCOUNT 30% DISCOUNT 40% DISCOUNTAny private practice attorney may apply for a reduced course fee to attend CLE programs sponsored by Managing IP based on financial hardship. Simply submit an email stating the reason for the hardship no later than 30 working days prior to the program to [email protected].
JANUARY 30, 2020 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM 2020
WALDORF HILTON, LONDON
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