International IP Forum 2024
Reshaping Intellectual Property Strategies in the Age of AI11 September, 12:30 – 19:00
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.
The event will conclude with a networking drinks reception.
Agenda
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.
- John Collomosse, Professor of Computer Vision and AI, University of Surrey and Director of DECaDE
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.
- Krishna Sood, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
- Lindsay 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.
- Rebecca Lawrence, Partner, DLA Piper UK
- Gualtiero Dragotti, Partner, DLA Piper Italy
- Matthew Satchwell, Partner, DLA Piper US
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
- Matteo Amerio, CEO, Navee
- 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 organization 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
