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2025 Berkeley-GW UPC Institute

$690.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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2nd BCLT Advanced Life Sciences Institute

$970.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Rapid advancement in life sciences technologies has made keeping up with the legal implications more important than ever. Join us for the 2nd BCLT Advanced Life Sciences Institute, where you will learn from the experts about cutting-edge issues impacting your life sciences practice. Our programming will share key insights and best practices related to the rapid rise of AI in the life sciences and new trends for licensing, deals, and life sciences funding models. We will also have experts reviewing key developments in the law (Section 112, obviousness-type double patenting), anti-counterfeiting and patient safety, and the ever-complex interplay of regulatory and IP exclusivities. Finally, don’t miss our in-depth discussions on future pandemic preparedness and use of trade secrets v. patents for portfolio protection!

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5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 0) Opening Remarks and Historical Context of Race in IP and Technology Law

$50.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources Speaker: Anjali Vats, University of Pittsburgh, School of Law Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 1) Current Concerns in Copyright Law: What Can We Learn from the Historical Treatment of Minority Copyright Owners

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Copyright law has often failed to protect the copyrightable works of people of color. This panel will focus on the intersection of race and copyright law and current concerns within copyright law, such as name/likeness protections and Generative AI’s use of copyrighted works without recognition, and the impact the musical industry may feel through Generative AI.   Speakers: Trevor Reed, ASU, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Angela Riley, UCLA Law Andrea Wallace, University of Exeter Law School Moderator: Mehtab Khan, Cleveland State College of Law Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 2) Cultivating Racial Diversity in Innovation and Patent Law

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024Implicit Bias/Bias-Reducing Strategies CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Broad racial disparities exist in the patent sphere: inventors and patent attorneys are disproportionately white and male. To ensure technology's universal effectiveness, it is crucial to foster greater diversity at every stage of technological development. This extends from encouraging a diverse range of individuals to innovate, to the inclusion of inventors from various backgrounds, and the involvement of lawyers specializing in patent protection throughout the implementation of intellectual property (IP). Recognizing the multifaceted impact on both the practical use of technology and its economic ramifications across communities, this panel will feature insights from patent lawyers, inventors, and technology enthusiasts who hope to ensure that future innovations improve the lives of all rather than a select few.   Speakers: Rayvon Fouché, Northwestern, School of Communication Jordana Goodman, Illinois Tech, Chicago-Kent College of Law Kara Swanson, Northeastern University School of Law Amaka Vanni, University of Leeds School of Law Moderator:   Colleen Chien, Berkeley Law, BCLT Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 3) Diversity in Content Moderation – Race, Internet Platforms, and Section 230

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Technology often impedes the free speech of people of color or topics related to people of color on social media. Racism often operates covertly in the background of existing algorithms. While content moderation is important, there needs to be more representation and accountability on social media platforms around racially-driven makeups of algorithms. People of color should also be meaningfully included in discourse about their communities without the concern of needless censorship. With the proliferation of social media companies, this panel will explore Section 230 of the FCC Act, racial implications of content moderation, and greater public pressure for accountability.   Speakers: Spencer Overton, George Washington Law Blake Reid, Colorado Law Moderator:   Sonia Katyal, Berkeley Law, BCLT Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 4) AI, Race, and Tomorrow: Charting the Future of Inclusion and Innovation

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   This panel confronts the evolving landscape of AI, delving into its current impact on marginalized communities, likely trajectory, and potential risks and opportunities for people of intersectional identities. As AI technologies increasingly permeate our lives, we consider how AI reflects our current conception of race and will shape our relationship with race moving forward.   Speakers: Khiara Bridges, Berkeley Law Palashi Vaghela, UC San Diego, Department of Communication Leo Yu, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law Moderator:   Lilly Irani, UC San Diego, Department of Communication Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - Keynote

$50.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Speakers: Kevin J. Greene, Southwestern Law School Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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  • 33
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  • 4/1/26
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5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World

$395.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We’ll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we’ll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI’s impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we’ll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions for our speakers, please find the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. General, Implicit Bias, and Elimination of Bias CLE credit offered.

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6th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium – (Panel 1) “Where We Live, Work, Play, and Learn”: Generative AI and Environmental Policy

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Occured Monday, September 29, 20256th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium: Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-MakingPanel 1: “Where We Live, Work, Play, and Learn”: Generative AI and Environmental Policy Program Information | Agenda | Resources Panel Description: The climate crisis, environmental disasters, and the “slow violence” of harms like long-term pollution have disproportionately affected low-income communities of color. Amidst the worsening climate crisis, this panel explores the environmental consequences of the generative AI boom, from rapid increases in energy consumption to the strain that data centers place on municipal water systems. We will discuss best practices for developing AI-related environmental guardrails and how policy solutions can effectively center the needs of marginalized populations. Speakers Adam Husik, K&L Gates Alyssa Moir, K&L Gates Roberto Verdecchia, University of Florence Moderator Dan Farber, CLEE, UC Berkeley Law   Symposium Description: Join us for Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-Making, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of AI, racial justice, and regulatory and legal frameworks that seek to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. We’ll explore the convergence of the worsening climate crisis and the “AI boom”; unpack concerns about how AI use will impact workers; and discuss the consequence of racial bias in AI tools across sectors, from the criminal legal system to healthcare. Through engaging panel discussions, we’ll discuss best practices for developing AI-related guardrails, asking what is still needed to protect the marginalized communities disproportionately affected by climate disaster, safeguard workers’ rights, and ensure the just and reliable provision of healthcare. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from preeminent experts in various fields and plug into meaningful conversations about how emerging technologies shape our lives—from our personal health outcomes to the places where we, and our families, live, work, play, and learn.   Co-organized By  

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6th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium – (Panel 2) Labor Justice and AI Regulation

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Occured Monday, September 29, 20256th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium: Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-MakingPanel 2: Labor Justice and AI Regulation Program Information | Agenda | Resources Panel Description: From unemployment and worker displacement to heightened workplace surveillance, the list of concerns raised by AI use in the workplace is long. Beginning with a broad look at the economic landscape, this panel will compare state, federal, and international regulatory frameworks on AI and their implications for workers’ rights; consider the pitfalls of automated decision-making; and explore how organized labor has sought to address AI-related risks. Speakers Bradford J. Kelley, Littler Mendelson Vinhcent Le, TechEquity Diana Reddy, UC Berkeley Law Alice Wang, Littler Mendelson Moderator Colleen Chien, BCLT, UC Berkeley Law   Symposium Description: Join us for Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-Making, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of AI, racial justice, and regulatory and legal frameworks that seek to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. We’ll explore the convergence of the worsening climate crisis and the “AI boom”; unpack concerns about how AI use will impact workers; and discuss the consequence of racial bias in AI tools across sectors, from the criminal legal system to healthcare. Through engaging panel discussions, we’ll discuss best practices for developing AI-related guardrails, asking what is still needed to protect the marginalized communities disproportionately affected by climate disaster, safeguard workers’ rights, and ensure the just and reliable provision of healthcare. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from preeminent experts in various fields and plug into meaningful conversations about how emerging technologies shape our lives—from our personal health outcomes to the places where we, and our families, live, work, play, and learn.   Co-organized By  

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6th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium – (Panel 3) From Surveillance to Sentencing: Regulating AI in the Criminal Legal System

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Occured Monday, September 29, 20256th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium: Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-MakingPanel 3: From Surveillance to Sentencing: Regulating AI in the Criminal Legal System Program Information | Agenda | Resources Panel Description: Amidst pushes for criminal justice and surveillance reform, the burgeoning use of AI in the criminal legal system, from investigations to policing, raises a host of ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges. This panel will explore the intersection of AI and criminal justice, delving into emerging technologies’ impact on civil liberties, racial bias, and the need for transparent, accountable oversight. Speakers Juliana DeVries, Law Office of Julianna DeVries, Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic, UC Berkeley Law Rayid Ghani, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University Ngozi Okidegbe, Boston University School of Law Nicole Ozer, UC Law San Francisco Moderator Andrea Roth, BCLT, UC Berkeley Law   Symposium Description: Join us for Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-Making, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of AI, racial justice, and regulatory and legal frameworks that seek to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. We’ll explore the convergence of the worsening climate crisis and the “AI boom”; unpack concerns about how AI use will impact workers; and discuss the consequence of racial bias in AI tools across sectors, from the criminal legal system to healthcare. Through engaging panel discussions, we’ll discuss best practices for developing AI-related guardrails, asking what is still needed to protect the marginalized communities disproportionately affected by climate disaster, safeguard workers’ rights, and ensure the just and reliable provision of healthcare. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from preeminent experts in various fields and plug into meaningful conversations about how emerging technologies shape our lives—from our personal health outcomes to the places where we, and our families, live, work, play, and learn.   Co-organized By  

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6th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium – (Panel 4) Medical AI and Racial Bias: Ensuring Just Outcomes in Healthcare

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Occured Monday, September 29, 20256th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium: Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-MakingPanel 4: Medical AI and Racial Bias: Ensuring Just Outcomes in Healthcare Program Information | Agenda | Resources Panel Description: How does bias in large language models affect health outcomes in marginalized populations? Is there such a thing as “acceptable risk” when it comes to AI use in medicine? Tackling these and other pressing questions, this panel will explore racial disparities in “medical AI”; address the challenges of using large language models in a clinical setting; and examine efforts to ensure the just, reliable, and effective provision of healthcare amidst increased pressures to integrate AI-based tools. Speakers Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, Stanford Jenna Lester, MD, UCSF Tofunmi Omiye, Health Policy, Stanford Joan C. Williams, UC Law San Francisco Moderator Osagie K. Obasogie, BCLT, UC Berkeley Law   Symposium Description: Join us for Regulating the Machine: Centering Racial Justice in AI Policy-Making, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of AI, racial justice, and regulatory and legal frameworks that seek to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. We’ll explore the convergence of the worsening climate crisis and the “AI boom”; unpack concerns about how AI use will impact workers; and discuss the consequence of racial bias in AI tools across sectors, from the criminal legal system to healthcare. Through engaging panel discussions, we’ll discuss best practices for developing AI-related guardrails, asking what is still needed to protect the marginalized communities disproportionately affected by climate disaster, safeguard workers’ rights, and ensure the just and reliable provision of healthcare. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from preeminent experts in various fields and plug into meaningful conversations about how emerging technologies shape our lives—from our personal health outcomes to the places where we, and our families, live, work, play, and learn.   Co-organized By  

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AI as an Inventing Tool: AI’s challenges to Patent law – Inventorship (Panel 2)

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

AI as an Inventing Tool—Its Implicatioins for Patent Law and PolicyRecorded November 15, 2023 Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Participate in Professor Colleen Chien's Study!   Speakers Prof. Dennis CrouchUniversity of Missouri School of Law Yuan Hao, PhDBCLT, Berkeley Law Nalini MummalaneniUSPTO Moderator Prof. Robert MergesBCLT, Berkeley Law

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company? Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors. The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward! All programs are free to access.

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 1) Patent Prosecution and Licensing Basics

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 1: Patent Prosecution and Licensing BasicsBCLT-Oregon Start-Up SeriesBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterWednesday, October 1, 2025 | B-CLE 1.50 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Strong intellectual property can be the backbone of business success—but only if you know how to protect and leverage it. In this practical session, Kathryn Grey, PhD and Alex Yu of Fish & Richardson will walk you through the essentials of patents, ownership, and licensing strategies that every company should master. From understanding the anatomy of a patent to navigating freedom-to-operate issues and structuring licensing agreements, this program offers real-world guidance for innovators, founders, and legal teams alike. Whether you’re growing a startup or managing a mature portfolio, this session will help you align your IP strategy with your business strategy. In this program, you’ll learn how to: Recognize the value of IP as both a shield and a business asset Understand patent basics, including subject matter, timelines, and claims Build effective patent filing and protection strategies across jurisdictions Navigate “freedom to operate” analyses and avoid infringement pitfalls Clarify inventorship, ownership, and assignment in employee and third-party collaborations Structure licensing agreements to align with business goals and minimize risk Speaker(s): Kathryn Grey, Fish & Richardson Alex Yu, Fish & Richardson   Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 2) Medical Device IP 101

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 2: Medical Device IP 101BCLT-Oregon Start-Up SeriesBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterWednesday, October 8, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE 0.75 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Medical device startups face unique IP and regulatory challenges that can define their success. In this engaging session, Tyler Train and Giordana Mahn of Fish & Richardson will guide startups through the essential IP and regulatory strategies that can make or break early success. From securing patent rights to choosing between trade secret protection and public filings, this program will help innovators avoid common pitfalls and lay a strong foundation for growth. In this program, you’ll learn how to: Understand the basics of patents, including subject matter, novelty, and non-obviousness Navigate the patent application and prosecution process, from provisional filings to global strategy Distinguish between patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights—and when to use each Avoid common pitfalls in IP ownership, assignment, and collaboration agreements Prepare for potential IP litigation, including timelines and remedies Align IP protection with FDA device classifications and regulatory requirements Speaker(s): Giordana Mahn, Fish & Richardson Tyler Train, Fish & Richardson   Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 3) Chain of Title

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 3: Chain of TitleBCLT-Oregon Start-Up SeriesBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterWednesday, October 15, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE 0.50 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info A clear chain of title is essential for protecting and leveraging patent rights—but it’s often overlooked. Join us as Priscilla Dodson from Convington for a practical, engaging session that demystifies the concept of "chain of title" in intellectual property law. Through real-world examples and legal insights, this program will explain why tracking patent ownership matters and how to avoid common mistakes that can derail IP enforcement, licensing, or due diligence. Perfect for legal teams, in-house counsel, IP managers, and anyone handling patent assets, this session will give you the tools to secure and verify patent ownership the right way. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Understand what a “chain of title” is and why it’s crucial for patent valuation and enforcement Distinguish between patent assignments and licenses—and why the difference matters Avoid pitfalls such as missing inventor assignments, late recordation, and incomplete ownership Apply best practices for clean and timely patent transfers Navigate real-world legal scenarios, including co-inventorship and employment-based IP issues Speaker(s):   Priscilla Dodson, Covington & Burling   Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 4) Early-Stage Life Sciences Companies - IP and Trade Secret Strategies

FREE
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 4: Chain of TitleBCLT-Oregon Start-Up SeriesBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterWednesday, October 22, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE 0.75 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Launching a life science company comes with big scientific goals—and even bigger IP challenges. Join us in this practical and engaging session, as Goodwin experts Robert Frederickson III and Olivia Uitto, PhD, walk you through how to build and protect your innovation pipeline from day one. Whether you’re navigating patents, trade secrets, or tricky commercialization timelines, this session will help you avoid early missteps and lay the legal groundwork for long-term success. Ideal for founders, legal teams, and early-stage investors, this program offers actionable insight into how to protect your ideas and maximize future value in a complex and competitive industry. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Understand the unique IP needs of life science companies Navigate the patent process, from application to enforcement Choose the right strategy: patent vs. trade secret—and how to protect both Avoid costly gaps in IP ownership or disclosure Implement trade secret safeguards Recognize risks from former employees, partners, or collaborators Speaker(s): Robert Frederickson III, Goodwin   Olivia Uitto, Goodwin Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 5) Understanding Exclusivity Provisions in Technology Consulting Agreements

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  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 5: Understanding Exclusivity Provisions in Technology Consulting AgreementsBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterTuesday, Novemner 28, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE 1.00 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Exclusivity provisions can shape the future of business relationships—yet they are often broad, vague, and risky if misunderstood. Join leading legal experts Brent Sokol and Alex Linhardt of Greenberg Traurig for an engaging webcast that unpacks how exclusivity provisions work in technology agreements, what courts have said about their limits, and best practices for drafting, negotiating, and navigating them. Take away actionable strategies and legal insights to better protect your company or clients in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. What you’ll learn: How courts interpret exclusivity in employment, license, and consulting agreements Why terms like “developing” or “seeking” can create strict liability Best practices for drafting clear, enforceable provisions How breaches can trigger tort liability—and what the economic loss rule really means Tips to avoid hidden risks, including disclosure and fraudulent concealment Speaker(s): Alex Linhardt, Greenberg Traurig Brent Sokol, Greenberg Traurig Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 6) Get Your Ducks In A Row: How Life Science Companies Should Prepare for Intellectual Property Disputes

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  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 6: Get Your Ducks In A Row: How Life Science Companies Should Prepare for Intellectual Property DisputesBCLT-Oregon Start-Up SeriesBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterWednesday, Novemner 5, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE 1.00 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info In the fast-moving world of life sciences, IP disputes can hit when you least expect them—and the consequences can be costly. Whether you're asserting your own rights or responding to claims, the best defense is preparation. Join us as Goodwin IP litigation experts Natasha Daughtrey and Josh Weinger, PhD, for a practical guide on how to anticipate and manage intellectual property conflicts from the ground up. Whether you're scaling a startup or managing a growing portfolio, this session will help you proactively protect your IP and prepare for disputes before they escalate. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Build a pre-litigation readiness plan Navigate cease-and-desist letters and avoid declaratory judgment traps Identify and manage risks in trade secrets, patents, and contracts Choose the right enforcement venue and strategy Speaker(s): Natasha Daughtrey, Goodwin Josh Weinger, Goodwin Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 7) BPCIA & Hatch-Waxman 101

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  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 7: BPCIA & Hatch-Waxman 101BCLT-Oregon Start-Up SeriesBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterWednesday, Novemner 12, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE 1.25 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Join the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology for an engaging session that unpacks two of the most important regulatory frameworks shaping the pharmaceutical and biotech industries: the Hatch-Waxman Act and the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA). Our expert presenters, Madelyn McCormick and Dexter Whitley, PhD, will guide participants through the complex—but critical—interplay between patents, exclusivities, and regulatory approvals for small-molecule drugs and biologics. This program offers a practical foundation for understanding how these frameworks balance innovation incentives with market competition, and how they affect litigation, exclusivity rights, and drug pricing. Speaker(s): Madelyn McCormick, Fish & Richardson Dexter Whitley, Fish & Richardson Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 8) M&A Readiness – When Big Pharma Comes Knocking

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  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Oregon Law

Session 8: M&A Readiness – When Big Pharma Comes KnockingBCLT-Oregon Start-Up SeriesBCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy CenterTuesday, Novemner 18, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE 0.75 General CLE Credit Available Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Mergers and acquisitions can be pivotal moments for biotech and pharmaceutical companies. When “Big Pharma comes knocking,” boards and executives need to be prepared to respond with clarity, confidence, and a solid understanding of their fiduciary responsibilities. This program, led by Lisa Haddad and Caroline Bullerjahn of Goodwin Procter, will guide participants through the key considerations, duties, and processes that ensure organizations are ready when opportunities—or challenges—arise. What you’ll learn: The essentials of fiduciary duties, including duty of care and duty of loyalty How to recognize and manage potential conflicts of interest Steps boards should take when evaluating strategic alternatives or a potential sale Key stages of M&A transactions The realities of confidentiality, leaks, and communication challenges during a deal Common litigation risks and how to mitigate them Speaker(s): Caroline Bullerjahn, Goodwin Lisa Haddad, Goodwin Program Series: Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company?  Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors.  The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!   All programs are free to access.   Presented by  

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Europe's Unified Patent Court: (Panel 1) The Future of Patent Enforcement

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstitutePanel 1: The Future of Patent Enforcement: What does the UPC mean for innovators and the U.S.? Nov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center Program Information | Agenda | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Faster, Cheaper, and More Powerful? Will the UPC boost Europe’s innovation economy? And if so, at what cost to US innovation? Let two industry giants help you make sense of what is happening now and what you can expect in the future.  ModeratorWayne Stacy (BCLT, UC Berkeley Law) SpeakersSteve Akerley (InterDigital, Inc.)Andrei Iancu (Sullivan & Cromwell and former Director, USPTO)Terry Rea (GW Law, and former Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and Acting Director of the?USPTO) A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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Europe's Unified Patent Court: (Panel 2) Update and Statistics on the UPC

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstitutePanel 2: Update and Statistics on the UPC:  Who is using it and what is happening?Nov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center Program Information | Agenda | Speaker Bios & Contact Info Should you be paying more attention to the UPC? Is it having any meaningful impact on IP disputes? Let the data be your guide. Our global panel will guide you through the meaningful trends and decisions so that you can make your own decisions about the UPC.  ModeratorRajvinder Jagdev (Powell Gilbert) SpeakersMarc Lauzeral (Schertenleib Avocats)Carl-Alexander Dinges (Bonabry)Yasmine Azzaoui (Bonabry)Steve Carlson (Robins Kaplan) A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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Europe's Unified Patent Court: (Panel 3) In-house Counsel’s Views on the UPC

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstitutePanel 3: In-house Counsel’s Views on the UPCNov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center Program Information | Agenda | Speaker Bios & Contact Info This session gives you a unique opportunity to hear from in-house counsel that have and are still navigating the UPC process. Learn what they think in-house counsel need to know about the UPC. ModeratorSteve Carlson (Robins Kaplan) SpeakersAvi Schwartz (Edwards Lifesciences)Mark Schildkraut (Stanley Black & Decker)Ari Laakkonen (Powell Gilbert) A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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Europe's Unified Patent Court: (Panel 4) A Discussion with UPC Judges

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  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstitutePanel 3: A Discussion with UPC JudgesNov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center Program Information | Agenda | Speaker Bios & Contact Info What do UPC judges want U.S. companies to know about the UPC and its processes? This is your chance to hear from them directly. ModeratorMarc Lauzeral (Schertenleib Avocats) SpeakersHon. Klaus Grabinski (President of the UPC, member of the Presidium and Presiding Judge of the 1st section of the UPC CoA)Hon. Camille Lignieres (President of the Paris Local Division, member of the Presidium) A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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Europe's Unified Patent Court: (Panel 5) Understanding invalidity challenges in different forums

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstitutePanel 5: Understanding invalidity challenges in different forums: EPO, UPC, and the PTABNov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center Program Information | Agenda | Speaker Bios & Contact Info This session focuses on global options for challenging the validity of patents. These processes are similar in concept but not so similar in procedures. How do these processes compare? What are the key differences? And what should you know about parallel proceedings? ModeratorJeff Kushan (Sidley Austin) SpeakersYasmine Azzaoui (Bonabry)Farheena Rasheed (former Solicitor and Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law, USPTO)Alexander Harguth (Bonabry) A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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Europe's Unified Patent Court: (Panel 6) UPC Strategies

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  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstitutePanel 6: UPC Strategies: From Venue Selection to InjunctionsNov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center Program Information | Agenda | Speaker Bios & Contact Info After the previous session, you are an expert (almost) on UPC and European patent litigation. Now learn about the most effective litigation strategies. Which venue should you choose? How should I pursue an injunction? What do I need to know about monetary damages? And how do I get the discovery to prove my case?  ModeratorJeff Kushan (Sidley Austin) SpeakersAri Laakkonen (Powell Gilbert)Marc Lauzeral (Schertenleib Avocats)Alexander Harguth (Bonabry) A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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Europe's Unified Patent Court: What You Oughta Know After 2 Years' Experience

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  • Instructor(s):  BCLT & Robins Kaplan

Primer to 2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstituteFor more info and to register to the live conference, click here.   The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has transformed how patents are enforced across Europe—bringing new opportunities, risks, and strategies for innovators worldwide. Two years since its launch, the UPC is now shaping global patent litigation, offering faster timelines, broader jurisdiction, and more efficient enforcement for European and multinational rights.   Join Konstantin Schallmoser (Bonabry, Paris) and Steven Carlson (Robins Kaplan LLP, Silicon Valley) for a practical look at how the UPC is working in its second year, what early case law reveals, and how U.S. companies can protect and ensure their IP in Europe, under this important new system   In this program, you’ll learn how to: Navigate UPC structure, jurisdiction, and case strategy Compare UPC vs. U.S. patent litigation procedures Evaluate opt-out decisions, costs, and enforcement opportunities For: Patent litigators and in-house counsel; technology, life sciences, and manufacturing companies; U.S. startups and innovators; policy experts and academics.   Speakers: Steven Carlson, Robins Kaplan Konstantin Schallmoser, Bonabry 2025 Berkeley-GW UPC InstituteNov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape? This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.

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IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: (Panel 1) AI’s Challenge to Inventorship

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: A Global ConversationFriday, November 14, 2025Presented by Asia IP & Competition Law CenterCo-Hosted by Robbins Collection Research Center & UC Berkeley Korea Law Center Event Info | Agenda | Resources | Speaker Biographies Panel I: AI’s Challenge to Inventorship ModeratorYuan Hao, Asia IP & Competition Law Center, BCLT, UC Berkeley Law SpeakersNalini Mummalaneni, USPTOChris Mammen, Womble Bond Dickinson (United States)Chris de Mauny, Bird and Bird (United States)Yong woo Shin, Jipyong LLC (Korea) This conference—sharing the same title as our Berkeley course, IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age, launched in 2023—brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges from the United States, China (including mainland and Hong Kong), Japan, Korea, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, and beyond to explore how intellectual property law should respond to the paradigm-shifting challenges of artificial intelligence. What distinguishes this gathering is its human-creativity-centered lens: we will ask not only how AI challenges existing doctrines—such as inventorship, nonobviousness, disclosure, authorship, and fair use—but also how IP can be recalibrated to ensure that this **formidable machine—an unprecedentedly powerful double-edged sword, with equally profound potential to enhance or to displace human creativity—**is ultimately deployed in ways that strengthen, rather than undermine, the human creative spirit. Hopefully, this conference can also offer a window into the convergence (or divergence) of common-law and civil-law traditions in addressing historical technological shifts, drawing inspiration from both comparative law and classroom dialogue. In this way, the event continues the intellectual journey begun with our Berkeley course in 2023, while fostering global conversations that cross disciplines, jurisdictions, and legal traditions.

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IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: (Panel 2) AI’s Challenges to Non-obviousness / Inventive-step and Disclosure

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: A Global ConversationFriday, November 14, 2025Presented by Asia IP & Competition Law CenterCo-Hosted by Robbins Collection Research Center & UC Berkeley Korea Law Center Event Info | Agenda | Resources | Speaker Biographies Panel II: AI’s Challenges to Non-obviousness / Inventive-step and Disclosure ModeratorRobert Merges, Asia IP & Competition Law Center, BCLT, UC Berkeley Law SpeakersYuan Hao, Asia IP & Competition Law Center, BCLT, UC Berkeley LawPeter Lee, UC Davis LawLisa Ouellette, Stanford LawArti Rai, Duke Law This conference—sharing the same title as our Berkeley course, IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age, launched in 2023—brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges from the United States, China (including mainland and Hong Kong), Japan, Korea, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, and beyond to explore how intellectual property law should respond to the paradigm-shifting challenges of artificial intelligence. What distinguishes this gathering is its human-creativity-centered lens: we will ask not only how AI challenges existing doctrines—such as inventorship, nonobviousness, disclosure, authorship, and fair use—but also how IP can be recalibrated to ensure that this **formidable machine—an unprecedentedly powerful double-edged sword, with equally profound potential to enhance or to displace human creativity—**is ultimately deployed in ways that strengthen, rather than undermine, the human creative spirit. Hopefully, this conference can also offer a window into the convergence (or divergence) of common-law and civil-law traditions in addressing historical technological shifts, drawing inspiration from both comparative law and classroom dialogue. In this way, the event continues the intellectual journey begun with our Berkeley course in 2023, while fostering global conversations that cross disciplines, jurisdictions, and legal traditions.

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IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: (Panel 3) Style, Voice and NIL: Protecting Human Persona in the AI Age

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: A Global ConversationFriday, November 14, 2025Presented by Asia IP & Competition Law CenterCo-Hosted by Robbins Collection Research Center & UC Berkeley Korea Law Center Event Info | Agenda | Resources | Speaker Biographies Panel III: Style, Voice and NIL: Protecting Human Persona in the AI Age ModeratorLaurent Mayali, UC Berkeley Law SpeakersJyh-An Lee, Chinese University of Hong KongChien-Chih (Jesse) Lu, National Chengchi University (Taiwan)Robert Merges, Asia IP & Competition Law Center, BCLT, UC Berkeley LawDuane Valz, Valz LegalPeter Yu, Texas A&M This conference—sharing the same title as our Berkeley course, IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age, launched in 2023—brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges from the United States, China (including mainland and Hong Kong), Japan, Korea, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, and beyond to explore how intellectual property law should respond to the paradigm-shifting challenges of artificial intelligence. What distinguishes this gathering is its human-creativity-centered lens: we will ask not only how AI challenges existing doctrines—such as inventorship, nonobviousness, disclosure, authorship, and fair use—but also how IP can be recalibrated to ensure that this **formidable machine—an unprecedentedly powerful double-edged sword, with equally profound potential to enhance or to displace human creativity—**is ultimately deployed in ways that strengthen, rather than undermine, the human creative spirit. Hopefully, this conference can also offer a window into the convergence (or divergence) of common-law and civil-law traditions in addressing historical technological shifts, drawing inspiration from both comparative law and classroom dialogue. In this way, the event continues the intellectual journey begun with our Berkeley course in 2023, while fostering global conversations that cross disciplines, jurisdictions, and legal traditions.

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IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: (Panel 4) AI’s Challenge to Authorship

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: A Global ConversationFriday, November 14, 2025Presented by Asia IP & Competition Law CenterCo-Hosted by Robbins Collection Research Center & UC Berkeley Korea Law Center Event Info | Agenda | Resources | Speaker Biographies Panel IV: AI’s Challenge to Authorship ModeratorPeter Yu, Texas A&M SpeakersMatt Blaszczyk, Michigan LawJames Freedman, Architect Capital (United States)Ge Jiang, Tsinghua (China)Hon. Kwangnam Kim, Seoul High Court, IP Division (Korea)Matthias Leistner, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Germany) This conference—sharing the same title as our Berkeley course, IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age, launched in 2023—brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges from the United States, China (including mainland and Hong Kong), Japan, Korea, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, and beyond to explore how intellectual property law should respond to the paradigm-shifting challenges of artificial intelligence. What distinguishes this gathering is its human-creativity-centered lens: we will ask not only how AI challenges existing doctrines—such as inventorship, nonobviousness, disclosure, authorship, and fair use—but also how IP can be recalibrated to ensure that this **formidable machine—an unprecedentedly powerful double-edged sword, with equally profound potential to enhance or to displace human creativity—**is ultimately deployed in ways that strengthen, rather than undermine, the human creative spirit. Hopefully, this conference can also offer a window into the convergence (or divergence) of common-law and civil-law traditions in addressing historical technological shifts, drawing inspiration from both comparative law and classroom dialogue. In this way, the event continues the intellectual journey begun with our Berkeley course in 2023, while fostering global conversations that cross disciplines, jurisdictions, and legal traditions.

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IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age: A Global Conversation

$575.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

This conference—sharing the same title as our Berkeley course, IP and Human Creativity in the AI Age, launched in 2023—brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges from the United States, China (including mainland and Hong Kong), Japan, Korea, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, and beyond to explore how intellectual property law should respond to the paradigm-shifting challenges of artificial intelligence. What distinguishes this gathering is its human-creativity-centered lens: we will ask not only how AI challenges existing doctrines—such as inventorship, nonobviousness, disclosure, authorship, and fair use—but also how IP can be recalibrated to ensure that this **formidable machine—an unprecedentedly powerful double-edged sword, with equally profound potential to enhance or to displace human creativity—**is ultimately deployed in ways that strengthen, rather than undermine, the human creative spirit. Hopefully, this conference can also offer a window into the convergence (or divergence) of common-law and civil-law traditions in addressing historical technological shifts, drawing inspiration from both comparative law and classroom dialogue. In this way, the event continues the intellectual journey begun with our Berkeley course in 2023, while fostering global conversations that cross disciplines, jurisdictions, and legal traditions.

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Talk II: Commercialization Landscape of Gen-AI 2024

$115.00
  • Instructor(s):  BCLT

Program occured on March 18, 2024 Event Information | Agenda | Resources Presented by Asia IP & Competition Law Center ITalk II was dedicated to unraveling the emerging commercialization landscape of Gen-AI. This talk featured insights from two vanguards in the field: Di Li, the visionary Founder and CEO of XiaoIce, Microsoft’s renowned AI spinoff, and Chlon Tang, the esteemed Founding / Managing Partner of Berkeley SkyDeck Fund. Together with Yuan, they explored the transformative journey of Gen-AI from cutting-edge technological novelty to indispensable market solutions. As the initial excitement surrounding AI technologies gradually gives way to a demand for real value and comprehensive user experiences, the speakers dissected the critical elements driving the success of Gen-AI ventures, delved into the emergence of killer applications, and shared strategies for creating deep value that fosters active user engagement. This session illuminated the path towards building enduring businesses and innovation in the Gen-AI ecosystem, highlighting the notable approaches and mindsets required to navigate this rapidly evolving commercial landscape. Hopefully, this talk will provide our audience with a deeper understanding of how Gen-AI is starting to reshape innovative and creative industries.   Discussants:  Li Di, Xiaoice Dr. Yuan Hao, BCLT Chon Tang, Berkeley SkyDeck

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Talk III: How Fair is “Fair Use” in the AI Age?

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Program occured on April 30, 2024 Event Information | Agenda | Resources Presented by Asia IP & Competition Law Center Conventionally, the fair use doctrine has been serving as a safety valve in balancing the copyright protection of expressive creativity and necessary access for cumulative creativity. Despite the modern US Copyright Act’s legislative intent of having broad exclusive rights and narrow limitations however, for some reasons in past decades the supposedly limited fair use doctrine has turned essentially into a  broad transformativeness test, i.e. the secondary work is transformative as a matter of law “[i]f looking at the works side-by-side, the secondary work has a different character, a new expression, and employs new aesthetics with [distinct] creative and communicative results.” This simplistic inquiry has arguably caused, among other confusions, a serious collision between authors’ right to derivative works and the transformative-use dominated fair use defense. This collision is likely to be further exacerbated with the rapid deployment of generative AI tools in the creative industry, where consumption of large amount of copyrighted works (as “raw materials”) in the training process has been forcefully argued by some as fair use, due to the “transformativeness” of the AI outputs. But is this “fair use” indeed fair, particularly in light of the fact that many such AI outputs constitute competitive commodities with the original copyrighted works created by human artists?  On a deeper level, is such a broad fair use doctrine consistent with the principles of the IP system that has been running for centuries to incentivize and honor human creativity? In the wake of Warhol v. Goldsmith, a landmark case in which the US Supreme Court took great pains to clarify the decade-long confusion prevalent in the interplay of fair use and author’s right to derivative works, please join me in an in-depth discussion with my esteemed Berkeley colleagues Prof. Peter Menell, Prof. Robert Merges: how fair is “fair use” in the AI age?   Discussants:  Dr. Yuan Hao, BCLT Prof. Peter Menell, BCLT Prof. Robert Merges, BCLT

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