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    • January 15, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Microsoft Building 36/1106-1108 Shilshole & Elliott, 16255 NE 36th Way, Redmond
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    TopicEthical considerations for use of AI in patent practice

    Featured Speaker: Matthew Sked, Senior Legal Advisor in the Office of Patent Legal Administration at the USPTO

    Panel Speakers: David Sheldon, head of COJK’s patent practice group; David Andrews, Novelty Hill IP; Kyle White, Patent Portfolio Manager with CoMotion at the University of Washington; Chris Sweeney; Acuitas Therapeutics

    Moderator: Heather Hedeen, Microsoft

    Matthew Sked will provide insight into the USPTO guidance for patent practitioners on the use of AI-based tools in practice before the USPTO. His discussion will cover the AI/ET policy working group, some background on the impact of AI and developments in the legal field, an overview of the USPTO guidance on the use of AI-based tools, existing rules and policies for practicing before the USPTO, and application of the existing rules to the use of AI. Immediately following, a panel will discuss various topics related to Generative AI (GAI) based on guidance from the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct on AI. Topics will include competency and the use of GAI tools, confidentiality concerns, and communications with clients.

    CLE: Up to 1.5 Ethics Credits, pending approval.

    Ticket price includes a boxed lunch.

    • March 19, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom


    Speaker: TBA

    Topic: TBA 

    • May 21, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave, Seattle


    Speaker: TBA

    Topic: TBA 

    Deadline: Registration closes on Friday, May 16th.

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