Why Attend?
Recent court decisions, changing litigation tactics and our current volatile economy are changing the way senior IP executives manage their IP portfolios. Join us in February to discuss issues and challenges facing IP executives today including licensing after Quanta, advanced open source issues, managing a global IP portfolio, effects from Bilski, alternative fee arrangements, and many more. The 4th Global IP Exchange™ will bring together a group of leading IP strategists from some of the largest corporations across all industries. You will have the opportunity to debate and strategize with your peers at our interactive sessions and participate in one-on-one meetings with leading solution providers. Benchmark with your peers, gain practical advice, and leave the Exchange with new ideas and strategies to take back to your organization
To ensure the Exchange offers the highest degree of relevancy for attendees, only senior executives responsible for IP management and strategic planning within their corporation are invited. This exclusive format allows you to connect with those peers whose insights you respect most – through exceptional networking, business meetings and strategic information sharing sessions.
Please fill in an invitation application to see if you qualify to attend this unique gathering of senior strategists.
Your time is valuable, which is why, at the 2010 Gobal IP Exchange™, you will customize your itinerary to reflect your current initiatives, priorities and future strategic objectives.
Your agenda will be made up of conference sessions, one-on-one business meetings, our signature Brain Weave™ discussions, and other innovative networking opportunities. Prior to the exchange you will customize your itinerary by making your selection of:
The Exchange will facilitate discussions on a wide array of issues affecting IP management through conference sessions such as:
- Driving a Company-Wide Cultural Transformation Aligned with IP Strategy
- Understanding & Communicating the Value of IP in M&A Transactions
- Examining the Effects of Quanta on Existing and Future Licensing Agreements
- A Panel Discussion: Reducing Threats Posed by Non-Practicing Entities
- Protecting & Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in Asia
- The End of Business Method Patents? What Bilski Means for your Company
Unique learning style sessions include:
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Traditional Classroom Sessions
A traditional lecture format |
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Scenario Interactive Sessions
The speaker sets the scenario and the Group works together to problem solve |
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Roundtable Discussions
A more informal Group discussion lead by an expert focused on a particular topic of interest |
What distinguishes this event from the others?
The 2010 Global IP Exchange™ is not a typical conference. The distinguishing features of this unique format are:
- Attendance is exclusive - Participation is strictly limited to senior IP executives from leading corporations in North America to facilitate true peer-level networking for our delegation and speakers.
- Strategic conference sessions - The intellectual content of the conference program is specifically designed for the seniority of the participants.
- An itinerary customized to your current business objectives - Exchange participants customize their agendas by selecting conference sessions, roundtables and one-on-one meetings with solution providers that they are most interested in
- One-on-one business meetings – The business meetings provide an exceptional opportunity for event participants to assess the solutions and services that are available to help them achieve their business objectives. For a full list of the confirmed solution providers participating please visit our solution provider’s page.