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 […]
Moving Past the Harvard Admissions Decision
COMMENTARY All eyes were on Harvard, but now they must look forward. Lack of diversity in college admissions is devastating for many reasons but, as addressed by ChIPs Boston, college provides a pipeline for our future leaders. As we know, diversity is critical to advancements in tech, law and policy. Under Secretary of Commerce for […]
ChIPs to Honor ‘Jury Whisperer’ Juanita Brooks
On November 10, 2023, ChIPs will honor Juanita R. Brooks as the 2023 inductee in the ChIPs Hall of Fame. ChIPs established the Hall of Fame in 2013 to honor today’s leaders and inspire the next generation. Hall of Fame honorees are individuals who have made significant contributions to the law, technology and policy and […]
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 […]
Save the Date for NextGen Summit 2023
Are headwinds in tech law a disaster or an opportunity? This year, NextGen Summit proffers the argument that headwinds are only an obstacle until you pivot. NextGen Summit 2023 tackles professional challenges in tech and IP, law and policy head on. Attendees will learn how to adapt their strengths, so they not only survive but […]
Gold Beyond the Rainbow
If a company culture does not leave space for an employee’s whole identity, they must decide whether to leave part of themselves at home. When faced with the choice, many will keep their identity and leave the company. According to a June 2022 survey by LinkedIn and YouGov, 65% of LGBTQ respondents said they would […]
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 […]