ChIPs Launches Shadow Program for High School Girls in San Jose
Hear about the SF Bay Area Shadow Program pilot from the perspective of two of the participants
Girls Who Code Shadow Day at the US District Court in Austin
On July 29th, the brand new ChIPs Texas Chapter partnered with Girls Who Code—a non-profit working to close the gender gap in the technology sector—to host a program allowing high-school age girls to explore the intersection of technology and the law. The program took place at the United States District Court for the Western District of […]
Announcing the 2016 ChIPs Hall of Fame Honoree: U.S. CTO Megan Smith
We are inspired by Megan’s focus on how technology, data and innovation can advance the future of our nation.
Thriving Through Transformation: PayPal’s Emily Ward
In 2015, Emily Ward, vice president and deputy general counsel at PayPal, was busy. Her itinerary included helping lead aspects of PayPal’s separation from eBay, aiding PayPal’s transition as its own company, organizing ChIPs’ global event in Washington DC, remaining active in her professional and personal communities, and even adopting a child. Read The Full […]
ChIPs PNW Chapter Hosts Mediation Strategies Panel
On May 10, 2016, the ChIPs Pacific Northwest Chapter hosted an exciting panel discussion regarding mediation strategies and insights, featuring the perspective of retired US District Court Judge Faith Hochberg, now working as a full-time mediator and arbitrator, and esteemed litigators in private and corporate practice. Thank you all who attended our flourishing Pacific NW […]
Intuit Lawyer Takes GC Spot at Tanium
Anirma Gupta, former vice president and deputy general counsel at Intuit Inc., has joined Tanium Inc. as the company’s general counsel. She was with Intuit for more than 11 years, working on intellectual property, anti-piracy work and product counseling… Read The Full Article »
2015 Innovator Awards: Mallun Yen
When RPX Corp. brought together more than 40 technology companies last year to license 4,000 Rockstar patents for $900 million, Cisco Systems Inc. general counsel Mark Chandler hailed the defensive patent aggregator for organizing “a consortium of unprecedented scale.” How complex and innovative was the deal? Well, Chandler and RPX Executive Vice President Mallun Yen […]
2015 ChIPs Hall of Fame Honorees: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Professor Jane C. Ginsburg
ChIPs is proud to announce the 2015 ChIPs Hall of Fame honorees who will be inducted into the ChIPs Hall of Fame on October 27th. This year, ChIPs has the distinct privilege of honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for her long and distinguished career as a lawyer, law teacher, and jurist, and her daughter Professor […]
Julie Mar-Spinola appointed to the prestigious Patent Public Advisory Committee for the USTPO
“[I] am truly honored to be a member of PPAC and to be able to serve our country through this role,” says Mar-Spinola. “Patent issues are at the forefront of business and American life, and I am eager to assist the USTPO in ensuring that the nation’s technological progress continues on an upward trajectory…” Read […]
ChIPs Co-Founder Michelle Lee Confirmed as Director of the USPTO
We are thrilled to offer our heartfelt congratulations to ChIPs co-founder and board member emeritus Michelle Lee, who was confirmed on March 9th by the US Senate as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Formerly the Head of Patents and Patent Strategy at […]