From patent reform, to an IP Czar, to a White House Chief Technology Officer, there is an increasing focus on the importance of IP and the need to obtain and enforce IP rights on a global basis. Striking the right balance for IP rights can positively impact the troubled economy.
Please join us for a reception with a diverse group of peers interested in shaping the future of global IP and innovation, and to welcome Jon Dudas, former Director of the USPTO. Enjoy exceptional conversation, food, drink, and phenomenal views of the Potomac.
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