Presenting a Stellar Argument at PTAB
By Anupma Sahay, Associate at Reed Smith. Want to learn insider tips on oral argument technique? For example, should your oral argument strategy include an introduction? What substance should you focus on? How do you address questions from a judge? Women in tech and intellectual property gathered on September 19 at the United States Patent […]
A Conversation with Judge Wilhelmina Wright
By Sheila Niaz An intimate group of 25 attendees gathered for “Empowering Her Justice: A Conversation with the Honorable Wilhelmina Wright” September 19 in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. The unique hour-long fireside chat about empowerment and justice was held between U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina M. Wright and her law clerk, Twin Cities Chapter Leader Sheila […]
NextGen Summit Is Prime Opportunity for ‘Rising Stars’
ChIPs NextGen Summit 2023 is coming to the center of American IP law and innovation — the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia — Tuesday, September 19, 2023. “This year’s theme is ‘Tech Law Headwinds: Adapt and Thrive,’” said Joan Toth, ChIPs executive director. “We are challenging our members in the first […]
Invest in Yourself at Three ChIPs Programs
Take advantage of ChIPs initiatives to build your career and nurture your connections. This fall, ChIPs kicks off a fall edition of ChIPs Mock Pitch Program, opens applications for the 2023 cohort of ChIPs General Counsel Boot Camp, and presents a timely ChIPs NextGen Summit, Tech Law Headwinds: Adapt and Thrive. Tap in to transform […]
The ChIPs Online Community Is Moving
ChIPs Online Community is moving to a new platform and ChIPs HQ has done all the heavy lifting for an easy transition. While the platform we use is changing, our dedication to the ChIPs mission remains. Over the years, ChIPs and its members have worked to create a community of like-minded individuals striving to grow […]
Building Patent Pathways Through Mentorship
Patent practitioners can use their learned experience to increase diversity in the field of patent law by becoming a mentor to women studying to become patent attorneys and agents. Patent Pathways™ is a Diversity & Inclusion Program dedicated to increasing numbers of registered Black women patent attorneys and agents. The goal is to provide each […]
Perfect Your Client Pitch
ChIPs Mock Program enlists the best and brightest associates across the world for an annual event that allows them to show their skill and sharpen their weaknesses. On May 18, 2023, participants will test their ability to pitch to clients seeking representation in the ever-growing legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence. Each year, the Mock Programs […]
How to Make the Future DigitALL
ChIPs Members present clear concrete advice as to how to make the future of innovation inclusive for all. For Women’s History Month, ChIPs is building upon the UN theme for International Women’s Day 2023, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. We asked experts in tech and IP law and policy how we can […]
ChIPs Online Events Focus on Inclusion
Morgan Lewis sponsored our second Accelerators webinar, which included ChIPs Board Member Sarita Venkat of Cisco. ChIPs kicked off the new year with original content focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. ChIPs Accelerators series, sponsored by Morgan Lewis February 7, discussed Diversity Hiring and Recruiting in Intellectual Property and featured Julie Goldemberg from Morgan […]
Prioritize Your Well-being and Thrive
The legal industry upholds certain professional standards and responsibilities, including the ability to serve clients with competence. However, survey after survey shows us that the stress and emotional toll, often embraced as evidence of a zealous commitment, is leading to a decay of integrity. It is more difficult to show respect to self and others […]