In this week’s Washington IP News, Congress is on the road thanks to state work periods, but there are still some interesting events related to the world of IP. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) hosts an event on the downfall of the Japanese pharmaceutical industry. Elsewhere, New America will hear from several former White House officials about enforcing federal laws aimed at increasing fairness.
Monday, April 3rd
Institute for Strategic and International Studies
Launch Event: Wadhwani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies
Online live stream Monday at 3pm
On Monday, CSIS will host a launch event for the Wadhwani Center. The Wadhwani Center plans to focus on providing policy makers with the rapidly evolving field of AI. The center is funded by the non-profit organization of Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani.Center’s New Director Gregory C. Allen and Dr. Wadwani Discuss Their Mission and Plans at Event
April 4 (Tue)
New America
EQUITY FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Tuesday at 10:00 740 15th St NW #900 and online livestream
On Tuesday, New America hosts this discussion on how the federal government can achieve equitable goals with recent White House leaders. Describes experience implementing federal legislation, including the Executive Order on Assistance to Underserved Communities. Speakers include his Dr. Sabeel Rahman, former Deputy Director of OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and Dr. Clarence Wardell. Dr. Kimberlyn Rachel Leary, Former Senior Advisor on Policy Implementation and Implementation, National Policy Council Former Senior Policy Advisor, National Policy Council, OMB.
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Lessons from the Rise and Fall of Japan’s Life Science Innovation Ecosystem
Tuesday Noon 700 K St NW Suite 600 and Online Livestream
On Tuesday, ITIF will host a panel discussion on Japan’s decline in the pharmaceutical sector. Japan produced about 30% of all new drugs in his 80s, but this share is down by more than 70% of his. In addition to underfunding research and innovation, the panel will discuss national policymaking and what lessons can be learned for other countries, including the United States.
Wednesday, April 5th
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy is Business Strategy
Wednesday noon, online video webinar
On Wednesday, the USPTO, in partnership with the Arizona Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, will host this event to educate entrepreneurs and innovators on the value of intellectual property strategies. The event will discuss patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and introduce new IP identifier tools. The USPTO will provide his prospective IP owner with additional information so he can incorporate the IP into his business strategy.
Thursday, April 6th
IP watchdog
Raise IP awareness within the company – hosted by Anaqua
Online video webinar on Thursday at 11:00 am
Join us on Thursday for a conversation about how IP leaders can and should discuss their initiatives with management and board decision makers. This event will focus on how best to engage your company’s team and senior management on the importance of intellectual property protection as a value driver rather than as a company’s cost center. President and CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc. Christopher WolpertVice President Global Legal Innovation, adidas, Raymond MilienVice President of Legal, Exro Technologies Inc., and Vincent BrodSenior Vice President of Products and Innovation for Anaqua.
