The Latest In California Employment Law Hosted By The OC ChIPs Chapter

By Monica Arnold, Armond Wilson LLP

On November 15, 2023, ChIPs Orange County Chapter organized an in-person panel discussion on the latest employment law updates. The event was sponsored by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and the ML Women initiative. The panel included Morgan Lewis employment attorneys…

Hot Topics in IP Law at Global Summit

By Angela B. Freeman

The Hot Topics in IP Law panel moderated by Dale Cendali, and featuring Yimeng Dou, Christen Dubois, Diana Torres, and Kimberly Schmitt, was substance laden. The conversation began discussing intellectual property (IP) litigation, particularly disputes driven by non-practicing entities (NPEs) or patent trolls. Data from…

Federal Judges Offer Advice at ChIPs Global Summit

By Julianne Hartzell

On November 10, 2023, ChIPs welcomed Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer (N.D. Illinois), Senior Judge Barbara Lynn (N.D. Texas), and Magistrate Judge Nicole Mitchell (E.D. Texas) to ChIPs Global Summit 2023 for a judicial panel moderated by Professor Colleen Chien, faculty director of the Berkeley Center…

ChIPs Global Summit: Expanding Female Equity

By Deborah Pollack-Milgate

The roster for “Expanding Female Equity in Global IP” during ChIPs Global Summit 2023 November 9 in San Francisco, was phenomenal, intimidating almost: Moderator Vaishali Udupa, commissioner for patents at the USPTO, was joined by panelists Monica Grewal of WilmerHale, Dr. Ruthie Lyle, principal technical…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…