Join us on January 30th as the USPTO regional team visits Tulsa for a series of insightful sessions that can transform your understanding of intellectual property (IP). Starting at 11 AM, delve into the world of IP with a comprehensive Presentation on IP Basics, crucial for both business owners and attorneys seeking to bolster their expertise in IP protection. Following this, our Panel on Domestic and International IP Protections and Enforcement will provide invaluable perspectives on safeguarding your innovations in a global marketplace. The day will conclude with an engaging panel on Hot Topics in IP, exploring emerging issues including Artificial Intelligence, Energy, and available Community Resources. These sessions offer a rare opportunity to gain Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits while networking with fellow innovators and experts in the field. Reserve your spot today and don't miss out on this chance to enhance your knowledge, expand your professional network, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of IP.

USPTO Tulsa IP Summit

Sponsored by Black Dog Law, Gradient, Crowe Dunlevy, and Build in Tulsa

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
📍 Location: Gradient: Tulsa's Hub for Innovation, 12 N Cheyenne Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103
🕒 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📄 CLE Credit Requested: 3.0 total credit hours

• 2.5 hours General Credit

• 0.5 hours Ethics Credit (AI panel)

🎓 Intended Audience: Attorneys (IP and non-IP), business owners, entrepreneurs, technologists, and innovation stakeholders

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Opening & Welcome

• Check-in and networking

• Welcome remarks and brief keynote by USPTO and local leaders

• Overview of the day’s sessions and CLE structure

• Coffee/Tea/Juice Bar sponsored by Build in Tulsa

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Panel 1: IP Basics & Local Resources

CLE Type: General (0.75 hrs)
Description:
An accessible introduction to intellectual property law, covering the essentials of patents and trademarks, common pitfalls, and local and federal resources available to help protect and scale innovation. Tailored to attorneys new to IP as well as business owners and startups.

Presenters:

• Reynaldo Vasquez, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

• Kate Sullivan, Black Dog Law
  Materials Provided: USPTO educational PDFs and limited print handouts

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Panel 2: Lunch & Learn – IP Hot Topics: AI, Energy & Local Innovation

CLE Type: Ethics (0.5 hrs)
Description:
This panel explores legal and ethical considerations around artificial intelligence in innovation, alongside energy-sector developments and local support infrastructure. Discussion includes evolving duties of competence and supervision when integrating AI tools, as well as bias, ownership, and transparency issues.

Panelists:

• Hope Shimabuku, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

• Shawn Dellagar, Patent Attorney, Crowe & Dunlevy

• Kristina Wadley, OCAST

• TBD AI Expert 
  Lunch Provided and Sponsored by Crowe Dunlevy

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Panel 3: International IP Enforcement & Counterfeits

CLE Type: General (0.75 hrs)
Description:
A detailed discussion on international IP enforcement, counterfeit mitigation, and interagency collaboration to protect U.S. businesses. Panelists will address real-world challenges and legal tools for practitioners advising clients on global brand protection.

Panelists:

• Hope Shimabuku, USPTO

• George Jiang, U.S. Department of Justice

• Andrew Titsworth, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Shawn Dellagar, Patent Attorney, Crowe & Dunlevy
  Moderator: Kate Sullivan, Black Dog Law
  Materials Provided: Enforcement-focused PDFs and limited printed materials from the USPTO

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks

• Wrap-up and key takeaways

• Informal networking encouraged