CAIL 59th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law
The 59th Annual Conference on Intellectual Property Law, organized by The Center for American and International Law (CAIL), is a premier event dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of intellectual property law. CAIL is a nonprofit institution committed to improving the quality of justice through the education of lawyers and law enforcement officials worldwide.
This conference covers a wide array of topics pertinent to intellectual property law, including updates on patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright law. Sessions feature in-depth discussions on practical issues affecting IP practice, such as licensing issues for the Internet of Things (IoT), ethics, and split sessions tailored for prosecutors and litigators.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage with leading practitioners through panel discussions and networking events. Notable sessions include "Building A Trade Secret Program," moderated by Leiza Dolghih, which provides insights into developing effective trade secret protection strategies. The conference also offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for qualified participants.
This event is ideal for legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in intellectual property law, enhance their practice skills, and connect with peers in the field.
Speakers(15)
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
Panelist at YUM! Brands
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith served as a panelist in the In-House Counsel Panel.
Brie L.B. Buchanan
Panelist at Relay Payments
Brie L.B. Buchanan participated as a panelist in the In-House Counsel Panel.
Christopher T. Blackford
Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Christopher T. Blackford is a partner and patent attorney with over 15 years of experience litigating high-stakes intellectual property cases across various technical fields.
Debera Wells Hepburn
Moderator at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Debera Wells Hepburn moderated the Brand Enforcement Programs panel.
Dwayne Norton
Managing Counsel at Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Dwayne Norton is Managing Counsel at Toyota Motor North America, Inc., handling IP litigation and other matters, with prior experience as a Partner at Chen Malin, LLP.
Elisaveta "Leiza" Dolghih
Moderator at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Elisaveta "Leiza" Dolghih moderated the Building A Trade Secret Program panel.
Gunnar Heinisch
Moderator at Toyota Motor North America
Gunnar Heinisch moderated the In-House Counsel Panel at the conference.
Hannah Kim
Panelist at Neiman Marcus Group
Hannah Kim was a panelist in the In-House Counsel Panel.
John Russell "Rus" Holloway
Panelist at Bell Textron Inc.
John Russell "Rus" Holloway participated as a panelist in the Building A Trade Secret Program panel.
Jose Villarreal
Speaker
Jose Villarreal presented on Opinions of Counsel: Tips and Tricks.
Marylauren Ilagan
Panelist at Mary Kay Inc.
Marylauren Ilagan was a panelist in the Brand Enforcement Programs panel.
Pete Lando
Panelist at Orthofix Medical Inc.
Pete Lando served as a panelist in the Building A Trade Secret Program panel.
Terri Doud
Panelist at T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
Terri Doud served as a panelist in the Brand Enforcement Programs panel.
Theresa Conduah
Panelist at Haynes and Boone, LLP
Theresa Conduah participated as a panelist in the Brand Enforcement Programs panel.
Tom Irving
Speaker at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Tom Irving presented on Ethics: Inequitable Conduct, Unclean Hands, Litigation Misconduct.
Event Details
- Date
- November 9, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States
- Live Online Conference
- Audience
- Legal professionals specializing in intellectual property law
- CLE Credits
- CLE credits available for qualified participants