IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration 2021
The IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration 2021 is an annual event organized by the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation. This virtual gathering, held from December 7 to 9, 2021, honors outstanding achievements in innovation, creativity, and intellectual property rights. The event brings together professionals from various sectors to recognize and celebrate significant contributions to the field.
The program features a diverse range of sessions covering key topics such as patent rights during the pandemic, the importance of diversity in innovation, and the future of electric vehicles. Additionally, discussions delve into emerging areas like cryptocurrency, NFTs, and current trends in fintech and intellectual property. These sessions aim to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of intellectual property and its impact on various industries.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in virtual networking receptions, including a session featuring dueling pianos, fostering connections among peers. The event also highlights notable speakers and award presentations, such as the Inventors of the Year and the IP Champion Award, offering attendees a chance to learn from and interact with leading figures in the field.
This celebration is ideal for intellectual property professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students interested in the latest developments in IP law and practice. Participants can gain a deeper understanding of current challenges and opportunities in the field, making it a valuable experience for anyone involved in or aspiring to enter the world of intellectual property.
Speakers(12)
Alice Min Soo Chun
Founder at Solight Design
Alice Chun is the founder of Solight Design and inventor of the SolarPuff™, the world's only self-inflatable, portable solar light. She developed this innovation to create clean energy solutions after her son was diagnosed with asthma.
Bart Eppenauer
Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon
Bart Eppenauer is a partner in the Intellectual Property Group of Shook, Hardy & Bacon and managing partner of the firm's Seattle office. His practice focuses on complex commercial and technology transactions, IP license agreements, and strategic IP counseling.
Dr. Drew Weissman
Professor of Medicine at Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Weissman’s laboratory focuses on the study of RNA and innate immune system biology, applying these findings to vaccine research and gene therapy. His work has been pivotal in the development of mRNA vaccines.
Dr. Katalin Karikó
Senior Vice President, RNA Protein Replacement Therapies at BioNTech
Dr. Katalin Karikó's research focuses on RNA-mediated mechanisms with the goal of developing in vitro-transcribed mRNA for protein therapy. Her work on nucleoside-modified uridines of mRNA was foundational for the FDA-approved COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
Dr. Lisa Cook
Professor of Economics and International Relations at Michigan State University
Dr. Lisa Cook's research interests include economic growth and development, innovation, financial institutions and markets, and economic history. She is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Dr. Ugur Sahin
Co-Founder and CEO at BioNTech
Prof. Ugur Sahin is a physician and immunologist who initiated and oversees 'Project Lightspeed,' the development of the first mRNA vaccine for COVID-19. He is co-inventor of more than 500 filed patent applications and patents.
Dr. Özlem Türeci
Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at BioNTech
Dr. Özlem Türeci is a physician and immunologist who leads the clinical development of BioNTech’s 'Project Lightspeed,' the company’s effort to develop and distribute an mRNA-based vaccine against COVID-19.
Honorable Hildy Bowbeer
United States Magistrate Judge at District of Minnesota
Judge Bowbeer was appointed a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Minnesota in June 2014. Prior to her appointment, she was an Assistant Chief Intellectual Property Counsel with 3M Company, where she managed IP litigation both in the U.S. and internationally.
Ivan Fong
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Policy Officer, and Secretary at 3M Company
Ivan Fong leads 3M’s Legal Affairs, including government affairs, compliance, security, and data teams. Before joining 3M, he was general counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Chief Legal Officer of Cardinal Health Inc.
Louis Foreman
CEO at Enventys
Louis Foreman is the founder and Chief Executive of Enventys, an integrated product design and engineering firm. Over the past 34 years, he has created 10 successful start-ups and has been directly responsible for the creation of over 20 others.
Robert DeBerardine
Worldwide Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Johnson & Johnson
Robert DeBerardine manages a group of about 270 IP professionals at Johnson & Johnson. Before joining Johnson & Johnson, he served as Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for Sanofi and Abbott Laboratories.
Yen Florczak
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at 3M Company
Yen Florczak serves as 3M’s Legal Affairs executive sponsor for its Diversity and Inclusion committee. From 2016 to 2019, she led 3M’s Asia Pacific intellectual property function, headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Event Details
- Date
- December 7, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Intellectual property professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and students interested in intellectual property law and practice.