International IP Forum 2024

DLA Piper
160 Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4HT

Join us on Wednesday, 11 September for our International IP Forum 2024 where we will be exploring how advances in AI are shaping intellectual property rights, legal frameworks, and innovation strategies.

Hosted at our London office, this half-day conference promises to be an opportunity to hear international perspectives on the IP issues companies need to be aware of as they develop their AI policies and exploit AI in their business.

Our programme will include insightful discussions on topics such as:

• Generative AI: Striking the right balance between competing interests
• Protecting AI inventions
• Exploiting IP within AI systems
• Will AI and other new technology change trade mark law?

The event will conclude with a networking drinks reception. We will be announcing speakers and the full programme in the coming weeks.

Please register your place at the event using the link above.

 

Agenda

12:30 – Registration and lunch

13:00 – International IP Summit

17:30 – Networking drinks

12:30 – 13:00
Registration & Lunch

13:00 – 13:05
Welcome and introductions

13:05 – 13:30
Technology refresher: A brief introduction to AI and the emerging issues.

13:35 – 14:30
Generative AI: Striking the right balance between competing interests: IP considerations when developing GenAI and a discussion of the issues surrounding copyright infringement.

• Lindsey Lane KC, Barrister, 8 New Square
• Ruth Hoy, Partner, DLA Piper UK
• Elena Varese, Partner, DLA Piper Italy

14:30 – 15:15
Patentability of AI related inventions: Navigating patent protection for inventions comprising or derived from AI.

• Henry Edwards, Barrister, 8 New Square
• Rebecca Lawrence, Partner, DLA Piper UK
• Gualtiero Dragotti, Partner, DLA Piper Italy

15:15 – 15:35
Coffee break

15:35 – 15:55
Trade secrets: Protective measures in an evolving technology landscape: How to protect your trade secrets while taking advantage of the benefits of GenAI.

• Alexis Fierens, Partner, DLA Piper Belgium
• Sarah Turner, Head of Knowledge IPT, DLA Piper International

15:55 – 16:25
Will AI change trademark law?

• Tomer Libal, Research Scientist, University of Luxembourg
• Saba Al-Sultani, Partner, DLA Piper Middle East
• David Alexandre, Partner, DLA Piper Luxembourg

16:25 – 16:50
How to approach AI governance and compliance within your organization: How to ensure that your organisation develops a practical AI governance plan that considers all aspects of AI governance from the impact of the EU AI Act to protection of IP and data.

• Jeanne Dauzier, Partner, DLA Piper France

16:50 – 17:20
Fireside chat: A practical look at how AI will impact industry at all levels from SMEs to global multinationals from a technology leader with over 25 years' experience including as Group Director of the AI spin out from Rolls Royce.

• Caroline Gorski, Chief Executive, Capital Enterprise
• Deborah Bould, Partner, DLA Piper UK

17:20
Closing thoughts

17:30
Networking drinks