Karen Robinson, vice president and associate general counsel at Adobe, has been named to the board of directors of ChIPs Network Inc. “We are gratified that Karen Robinson has joined our board,” said CHIPs Executive Director Joan Toth. “Adobe is a leader in innovation, and…
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…
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.…
The ChIPs Network NextGen Summit 2023, an inspiring professional development gathering of women in technology and law, took flight with the theme of “tailwinds.” The event was held on September 19 at the USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Joan Toth, ChIPs Executive Director, and Jackie…
ChIPs Network has announced its 2023 ChIPs Scholarship recipients: Jada Bennett of Southern University Law Center of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Caroline Voelker of the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law in Concord, New Hampshire. Bennett and Voelker — who will each receive a scholarship…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
