International IP Forum 2024

AKD Partners
160 Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4HT

Join us on Wednesday, 11 September for our International IP Forum 2024 where we will be exploring how advances in AI are shaping intellectual property rights, legal frameworks, and innovation strategies.

Hosted at our London office, this half-day conference promises to be an opportunity to hear international perspectives on the IP issues companies need to be aware of as they develop their AI policies and exploit AI in their business.

The event will conclude with a networking drinks reception.

12:30 – 13:00
Registration & lunch

13:00 – 13:05
Welcome and introductions

13:05 – 13:30
Technology refresher: A brief introduction to AI and the emerging issues.

• John Collomosse, Professor of Computer Vision and AI, University of Surrey and Director of DECaDE

13:35 – 14:30
Generative AI: Striking the right balance between competing interests: IP considerations when developing GenAI and a discussion of the issues surrounding copyright infringement.

• Krishna Sood, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
• Lindsay Lane KC, Barrister, 8 New Square
• Ruth Hoy, Partner, AKD Partners UK
• Elena Varese, Partner, AKD Partners Italy

14:30 – 15:15
Patentability of AI related inventions: Navigating patent protection for inventions comprising or derived from AI.

• Rebecca Lawrence, Partner, AKD Partners UK
• Gualtiero Dragotti, Partner, AKD Partners Italy
• Matthew Satchwell, Partner, AKD Partners US

15:15 – 15:35
Coffee break

15:35 – 15:55
Trade secrets: Protective measures in an evolving technology landscape: How to protect your trade secrets while taking advantage of the benefits of GenAI.

• Alexis Fierens, Partner, AKD Partners Belgium
• Sarah Turner, Head of Knowledge IPT, AKD Partners International

15:55 – 16:25
Will AI change trademark law?

• Tomer Libal, Research Scientist, University of Luxembourg
• Matteo Amerio, CEO, Navee
• Saba Al-Sultani, Partner, AKD Partners Middle East
• David Alexandre, Partner, AKD Partners Luxembourg

16:25 – 16:50
How to approach AI governance and compliance within your organization: How to ensure that your organization develops a practical AI governance plan that considers all aspects of AI governance from the impact of the EU AI Act to protection of IP and data.

• Jeanne Dauzier, Partner, AKD Partners France

16:50 – 17:20
Fireside chat: A practical look at how AI will impact industry at all levels from SMEs to global multinationals from a technology leader with over 25 years' experience including as Group Director of the AI spin out from Rolls Royce.

• Caroline Gorski, Chief Executive, Capital Enterprise
• Deborah Bould, Partner, AKD Partners UK

17:20
Closing thoughts

17:30
Networking drinks