During this program, explore some of the trending topics and current issues — including artificial intelligence as it relates to inventorship, copyright authorship, and practice management; inclusive innovation; enablement; recent trademark and patent litigation cases; and videogame copyright issues.

Join us for an insightful discussion that brings you up to speed on the latest updates and recent developments in IP law.

INCLUDED SESSIONS

• Artificial Intelligence: Patent Inventorship and Copyright Authorship Considerations in the U.S.
• Pro Bono Ethics Panel: Fostering Inclusive Innovation Through Intellectual Property Assistance
• Enablement Panel: USPTO 2024 Guidance and Where Are We Now?
• Trademark and Patent Litigation Year in Review
• Emerging Copyright Issues Within the Videogame Space
• Ethical and Responsible Use of AI in Practice Management

DETAILS
In-Person Live
Friday, March 22, 2024
8:25 AM–4:40 PM

AGENDA
Click here to view the full program agenda.

IN-PERSON LIVE LOCATION
North Carolina Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary

HOTEL INFORMATION
Contact hotels directly for reservations at the special NCBA room rate. Rates are based on availability and rooms may sell out.

Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary
Nightly Rate: $174 single/double
Reservations: Click here or call 919.677.1840 (Corporate Account Code: 2691626)

TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 120 Sage Commons Way, Cary
Nightly Rate: $114 studio queen with sleeper sofa (Sunday–Thursday)
Reservations: 919.678.0005 (Ask for the NCBA corporate rate)

SPEAKERS

• Jeff W. Childers, Casimir Jones SC, Raleigh
• Jay Choi, Epic Games Inc., Cary
• Arthur J. "Art" DeBaugh, Ward and Smith PA, Raleigh
• Darrell A. Fruth, Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan LLP, Raleigh
• Maryna K. Gipsov, USPTO (Office of Policy and International Affairs), Virginia
• Jennifer R. Knight, Clements Bernard Walker PLLC, Charlotte
• Daniel E. "Dan" Kolker, USPTO (Technology Center 1600), Virginia
• Lance A. Lawson, Burr & Forman LLP, Charlotte
• Shawna Cannon Lemon, Stanek Lemon Crouse + Meeks PA, Raleigh
• Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Lundgren, USPTO (Technology Center 1600), Virginia
• Richard T. "Rick" Matthews, Williams Mullen, Raleigh
• Jacob "Jake" Moore, Moderna, Massachusetts/Cary
• Lisa L. Mueller, Casimir Jones SC, Raleigh
• Nalini Mummalaneni, USPTO (Office of Patent Legal Administration), Virginia
• Michael Penn, BlueRock Therapeutics, Massachusetts/Raleigh-Durham
• Catherine Sanders Reach, North Carolina Bar Association, Cary

PLANNED BY
NCBA Intellectual Property Law Section

• James H. "Jim" Alstrum-Acevedo, USPTO, Virginia (Planner)
• David J. Grant, Stanek Lemon Crouse + Meeks PA, Raleigh (Planner)
• Eric F. Wagner, Duke University, Durham (Planner)
• Sarah W. Wheaton, Dechert LLP, Charlotte (Planner)

APPROVED CREDIT
North Carolina: 6.00 MCLE Hours

COVID-19
Masks remain optional at NCBA/NCBF in-person events, and we encourage all attendees to use good health and safety practices. The NCBA/NCBF does not provide notification of potential exposure following in-person events.

PROGRAM PRICING
See pricing below. Discounts may be available for NCBA members who are students, law professors, judges or legal services/public interest attorneys. Call CLE at 919.677.0561 for details.