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 15 years of their careers to face uncertain times with confidence.”

Kathi Vidal, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the USPTO, will kick off the event with a candid one-on-one conversation. As chief executive of the USPTO, Vidal leads one of the largest IP offices in the world, with more than 13,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $4 billion.

Other content includes: Designing creative career paths; winning new business; practical tips for using AI in your legal practice; winning oral arguments before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board; and more. Conference pending CLE credit approval in more than 15 states.

Showcase your commitment to the next generation of leaders. Send your organization’s rising stars and become a ChIPs NextGen Summit sponsor. For more information on how to email Bridget Johnston.