WSPLA congratulates Jonathan Barnard who has been elected to the WSPLA Board. Thanks to all candidates who agreed to be nominated for Board positions.

Sincerely and respectfully yours,
WSPLA Board of Directors

WSPLA congratulates Michelle LeCointe who has been elected to the WSPLA Board. Thanks to all candidates who agreed to be nominated for Board positions.

Sincerely and respectfully yours,
WSPLA Board of Directors

WSPLA congratulates Venu Sareen who has been elected to the WSPLA Board. Thanks to all candidates who agreed to be nominated for Board positions.

Sincerely and respectfully yours,
WSPLA Board of Directors

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center is holding a 3-day Online Mediation and Arbitration Workshop on 8-10 December, which we think may be of interest to members of WSPLA.

Free-of-charge, and convenient for participants in Europe and the Americas, for two hours each day the Workshop will cover:

• mediation and arbitration as options for resolving IP and technology disputes (including FRAND/SEP disputes);
• an industry view on dispute resolution;
• keys to drafting effective dispute resolution clauses; and
• the move to online meeting and hearings.

The Workshop is designed for IP and technology stakeholders, including mediators, arbitration and IP lawyers, in-house counsel, and patent and trademark attorneys.

The event program can be found online here; faculty profiles can be found here. Registration is now open.

14-16 November 2021 – Hyatt Regency Seattle

IPBC Global will bring the world’s IP business leaders back together again in 2021 when it reconvenes in Seattle, the fastest growing tech hub in the USA and home to some of the most innovative businesses on the planet.

From 14 to 16 November 2021, attendees at the world’s leading IP event will enjoy unsurpassed networking and deal-making opportunities, as well as the chance to join high-level discussion around the key challenges facing those responsible for developing IP business strategies now and into the future.

Use code WSPLA300 when registering to save $300! (Code not valid for IP service providers) Follow this link to register

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve access to the patent system in our community, we hope you will consider volunteering with the USPTO Patent Pro Bono Program. The University of Washington School of Law, in partnership with the USPTO, provides all the initial screening to make sure your time and skills are put to good use. Please read further for more information from the USPTO Patent Pro Bono Team.

The WSPLA Board

WSPLA congratulates Julie Kane Akhter and Gloria Steinberg who have been elected to the WSPLA Board. Thanks to all candidates who agreed to be nominated for Board positions.

Sincerely and respectfully yours,
WSPLA Board of Directors