2020 Electronic and Computer Patent Law Summit - Weekly Webinar Series
June 4 to 25, 2020
Improve Your Patent Practice
In light of the global health crisis and to prioritize the well being and safety of the IP community we have transformed the Electronic and Computer Patent Law Summit experience.
For the first time in this event's history, we are switching to an immersive virtual experience. The 2020 Electronic and Computer Patent Law Summit Series will be presented in four easy-to-schedule-around sessions that you can join from your computer or mobile device.
Join us from 2 - 3 pm Eastern every Thursday in June as we explore topics relevant to electronic and computer patent law, and earn plenty of CLE credit along the way.
The program for this month-long weekly webinar event will cover a broad range of topics including:
- June 4 - Launching an OS IP Compliance Program from Scratch (non-CLE)
- June 11 - Patenting AI and the Lifecycle of an AI Patent
- June 18 - Legislative and Case Law Updates and Section 101 Best Practices for Patent Prosecution
- June 25 - US v. EU Post Grant Comparison AND Litigating and Licensing in Other Jurisdictions
Guidance on these topics and more will be presented by leading in-house and private practitioners, as well as preeminent legal scholars. 60 minutes of CLE credit will be applied for where applicable. Thank you to the AIPLA Electronic & Computer Law Committee for working to put this Series together.

Who Should Attend
In-house counsel, intellectual property practitioners including litigators and patent prosecution attorneys, transactional attorneys, and scholars who are generally interested in developments surrounding intellectual property law as it relates to electronic technology and digital computing. The Summit provides an excellent forum to share knowledge and best practices.
What You Will Learn
- Pragmatic advice as to how to evolve your practice in view of changing contours of Intellectual property law
- Guidance from prosecutors and transactional experts as to the evolution of patent drafting strategies for emerging technologies
- How the changing litigation landscape may affect you’re your practice and your clients’ intellectual property strategies
Registration Options
- Purchase all programs in the Summit series at a discounted package rate ($195 Member/$395 Non-member Rate for all sessions). CLICK HERE for the FULL PACKAGE REGISTRATION
- Register to attend an individual session ($99 Member/$249 Non-member rate per session). Register for individual programs using the links below (the June 4 program will be automatically added to any individual program purchase, after the course is added to your catalog).
This online event series is not included in All Access Pass subscriptions.
Sponsors




Speakers
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Graham, Emma
Mewburn Ellis | Partner
Emma works across all stages of the IP lifecycle from drafting and prosecuting patents to managing offensive and defensive opposition proceedings at the EPO. -
Henry, Coulter "Coby"
Reem Manufacturing | Senior IP Counsel
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Jhanb, Pratik
Aristocrat Technologies
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Khan, Sikander M.
Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
Sikander Khan specializes in building AI patent portfolios. -
Lewis I.D., Jeffrey
Foley Hoag | Partner
Jeffrey I. D. Lewis is a partner at Foley Hoag, resident in the firm’s New York office, and an AIPLA Past President. A chemical engineer and registered patent attorney, Jeff concentrates on patent and trademark litigation, counseling and licensing, as well as other intellectual property and general litigation. He regularly represents plaintiffs as well as defendants – both at trial and on appeal – in a range of technology-related sectors with a focus on pharmaceuticals, chemicals, mechanical/medical-device, biotechnology and life sciences. He also has represented pharmaceutical innovators in numerous Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) patent litigations. Jeff has appeared in several dozen cases before the U.S. federal district courts, and has argued numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. -
Mazour, Eli
Harrity & Harrity, LLP | Partner
Eli Mazour’s practice focuses on helping large technology companies build valuable, high-quality patent portfolios in an efficient manner. -
Perilla, Jason M.
Thomas|Horstemeyer, LLP | Partner
In his practice as a Registered Patent Attorney, Jason’s experience includes the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in various fields, including transmitters and receivers, video processors, software, semiconductor design and manufacturing, medical instruments, power systems, software, and business methods, among others. -
Savee, Margaux
Polsinelli PC | Principal
Margaux Savee is a principal and patent attorney at Polsinelli, representing Fortune 100 companies in complex patent disputes. -
Weinstock, Nicholas
Qualcomm | Patent Counsel
News
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US Senate Confirms John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
September 19, 2025
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed John A. Squires as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. -
AIPLA Files Amicus Brief in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music Entertainment
September 10, 2025
Arlington, VA. September 5, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) AIPLA filed an amicus brief in support of neither party in Cox Communications, Inc. v Sony Music Entertainment, Supreme Court Case No. 24-171. -
AIPLA Comments on the OECD's Working Party on Countering Illicit Trade (WP-CIT) Draft Voluntary Guidelines
August 27, 2025
Arlington, VA. August 25, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the USPTO on the OECD’s Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces, highlighting best practices for governments, online marketplace operators, and rights holders. -
Letter of Support - S. 2667 / H.R. 4930 - Customs Info Sharing Authority
August 13, 2025
Arlington, VA. August 13, 2025-The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted a joint letter with a coalition of organizations representing thousands of American businesses, including many leading global brands, to Senators Grassley, Hassan, and Representatives Moore, and Schneider expressing strong support for S. 2677 / H.R. 4930. The letter highlights the growing threat of counterfeit and pirated goods entering U.S. borders, urges enhanced cooperation between public and private sectors, and commends the legislation for clarifying U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s authority to share information and expand collaboration with key stakeholders to improve intellectual property enforcement. -
AIPLA Comments on the UPC Mediation and Arbitration Centre’s Draft Mediation Rules
July 22, 2025
Arlington, VA. July 21, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the UPC Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) regarding its proposed Mediation Rules.