Texas Chapter Event: What Tech Can Expect From This Texas Legislative Session
On April 12th, Austin ChIPsters gathered to learn what the 86th has in store for tech companies. They enjoyed a great presentation from Caroline Joiner (Ironclad Partners), Dana Harris (Austin Chamber of Commerce), and Nora Belcher (Texas e-Health Alliance). It was an informative and positive-energy panel, with a truly engaged audience. Our Austin members left empowered […]
Texas Chapter Event: Houston Innovation-Ecosystem
Our first Houston event was a huge success! Payal Patal (Station Houston) moderated a great discussion with Gina Luna (Houston Exponential) and Tom Luby (TMC Innovation Institute). Houston is clearly making a real investment in its entrepreneurs and innovators. Thank you to our sponsor, Baker Botts — and special thanks to Natalie Gonzales, Michelle Eber, […]
Pacific Northwest Chapter Event: Women in Technology & Law Roundtable
On March 26th, the Pacific Northwest Chapter of ChIPs hosted a panel discussion entitled “Women in Technology & Law Roundtable”. ChIPsters from around the Pacific Northwest gathered at the Microsoft Campus to take in pearls of wisdom from our panel of seasoned IP veterans on topics ranging from the biggest operational challenges with GDPR compliance, […]
Portfolia’s First Step Fund
While nearly 30% of affluent men have invested in young companies, women are just beginning to invest in innovative companies they want in the marketplace. In fact, only half of 1% of women have backed start-ups, despite controlling the bulk of the personal investable assets for the first time in history. Portfolia is on a […]
Hon. Michelle K. Lee Testifies at Congressional Hearing
On February 11, 2019, the USPTO released “Progress and Potential: A profile of women inventors on U.S. patents,” a report on the trends and characteristics of U.S. women inventors named on U.S. patents granted from 1976 through 2016. The report showed that women still comprise a small minority of patent inventors – only 21% of […]
Heels of Justice Podcast
We’re excited to share the launch of Heels of Justice, a podcast created by ChIPsters Katherine Minarik and Sarita P. Venkat! Each episode will share the trailblazing story of a woman lawyer, some you’ve heard of and many you have not. These are the tales of fierce advocates in government and politics, in courtrooms and […]
Annsley Merelle Ward Featured in JUVE Patent
European online patent publication JUVE Patent recently published “Beyond Window Dressing”, an article featuring Annsley Merelle Ward, ChIPs London Co-chair and Senior Associate at Bristows, LLP. Annsley discussed gender diversity in UK patent litigation and the work that ChIPs London is doing to change the narrative. “The network benefits from leaders – both men and […]
Philadelphia Chapter Launches with Sold-out Event
On the eve of Women’s History Month, Philadelphia launched one of ChIPs newest chapters. It’s hard to upstage Philadelphia’s latest architectural crown jewel, the Comcast Technology Center – a 1,121-foot skyscraper with 60 unique stories. However, on February 21, 2019, it wasn’t only the building’s buzzworthy features that lured guests inside. It was the prospect […]
New York Chapter Event: Grow, Transform, & Succeed
More than 100 ChIPsters gathered in Bryant Park for a panel entitled: Grow, Transform, and Succeed: Taking Charge of Your Career and Thriving with Change LIKE A BOSS The New York Chapter of ChIPs held its latest event at Dechert LLP in midtown Manhattan, drawing more than 100 women from law firms, companies, academia and […]
Michelle K. Lee Honored in “CBS Cares” #SEEHER PSA Campaign
The CBS Corporation and the Association of National Advertisers recently paid tribute to the Honorable Michelle K. Lee in their #SEEHER PSA Campaign to Celebrate Women’s History Month. Michelle is being honored for being the first woman director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The PSAs aired March 1, 2019 during primetime and […]