2024 Barristers Intellectual Property and Internet Law Symposium

Forging Legal Pathways: A Collaborative Conference on IP and Internet Law for Aspiring and Seasoned In-house Attorneys

Mark your calendars for the second annual Barristers Intellectual Property and Internet Law Symposium.  This year, we’re excited to highlight emerging issues in the IP and Internet Law fields, as we chat with in-house counsel from companies across the Bay Area.  Attorneys in all practice areas are invited to join us in exploring these issues, discover more about in-house practice, and connect with industry veterans and newcomers alike.

The conference offers MCLE credit, as well as opportunities to forge professional connections with a diverse array of attorneys, including those in law firm practice, in-house counsel, and esteemed members of the judiciary.

12:00 - 12:10 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks

12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Panel I | MCLE: 1 Hour
Inside IP. Decoding the DNA of In-House Counsel Excellence 
During this one-hour panel discussion, attendees will receive an introduction to in-house practice in the tech sector, from three seasoned intellectual property leaders.

Topics

• Learn best practices for hiring in-house talent, collaborating with in-house legal teams, and transitioning from law-firm practice to in-house practice
• Delve into challenges unique to in-house legal practice
• Hear strategies for cultivating high-performing intellectual property teams

Speakers
Eugene Kim, Senior Director of IP, Twilio
Michelle Kremen, Senior IP Counsel, Dropbox
Jay Choi, Senior Director of Intellectual Property, Uber

Moderator
Brennan Gamwell, Software Engineer, Twilio, and Attorney-at-Law

1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Panel II | MCLE: 1 Hour
Brand Protection in the Digital Frontier
Attendees can look forward to brand protection insights from attorneys with experience at some of Silicon Valley's most recognizable innovators, including Meta, Apple, Zoom, and others.

Topics

• Discover tools and technologies that streamline infringement and enforcement efforts
• Review notable legal cases and regulations impacting online brand protections
• Hear strategies for addressing infringement on digital marketplaces

Speakers
Austin Phillips, Associate General Counsel, on Domains, Marketing and Trademark Legal, Meta
Jenny Vo, In House Brand Protection Lisa Widup, Trademark Counsel, Intuit

Moderator
Michael Hewitt, Sideman & Bancroft

Coffee Break

3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Panel III |MCLE: 1 Hour
Navigating the Legal Labyrinth. Strategies for IP Litigation in the Digital Domain
Gear up for a diverse array of perspectives on litigation strategies, from making the most of witnesses to grappling with cross-border issues

Topics

• Learn from the panelists about their experience in handling complex or technical litigation as in-house counsel
• Hear from an experienced judicial officer on how to be an effective advocate, techniques on presenting technical information to a judge or jury, and what makes a good expert witness
• Receive an anecdotal overview of the types of IP cases making their way through companies and the court

Speakers
Karen Lu, Director Legal, Cisco Systems
Honorable Laurel Beeler, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California Paul Alsdorf, Director and Managing Counsel of Litigation, Twilio

Moderator
Lyndsey Heaton, Sideman & Bancroft

5:00 p.m. (immediately following the final panel) - 7:00 p.m.
Reception and Networking at Yerba Buena Bar, 141 2nd Street, San Francisco CA 94105

Thank you to our Sponsors!
(as of 6/11/24)

FRIEND SPONSORS

Alto Litigation

Chan + Punzalan

Sideman & Bancroft 

Steno
Quyen Ta & Demian Pay

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? For a printable sponsorship form, click here.
For more information, email barristers@sfbar.org

Section Chair
Michael Hewitt, Sideman & Bancroft

Event Code: B241410

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Program Access
This is an in-Person program only.  Virtual access will not be available. Program recordings are not guaranteed and/or included with this registration, nor immediately accessible to registrants. Approved recordings of live programs are converted to On-Demand CLE Courses and available for separate purchase through a third-party library 30 business days after the live recording. 

For CLE events of 1.5 hours or less, Lunch & Learn programs, Happy Hours, Receptions, and Mixers, a refund is available if you submit your cancellation request at least 48 hours prior to the event. A $10 handling fee will deducted from your refund. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

For CLE events longer than 1.5 hours, and for special events such as conferences, symposiums, professional development training programs, a 50% refund is available if you cancel at least 10 business days prior to the event. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.

MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.