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Patent Practitioner (Re)loading
2021-08-12 12:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online, GA, United States
Join us for our upcoming CLE series, Patent Practitioner (Re)loading.
Topics include:
Art of Inventor and Examiner Interviews (12pm – 1pm, EST)

Jennifer Suarez – Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery
Gaylon Hollis – Hall Booth Smith
Heather Kleinhardt – Young Basile

Pitfalls in Drafting (1pm – 2pm, EST)

Joe Staley – Thomas Horstemeyer
Scott Amy – Thomas Horstemeyer

Monetizing Patent Rights (2pm – 3pm, EST)

Tarianna Stewart – IBM Research
Ben DeGreen – Georgia Institute of Technology
Jason Lye – Lyco Works
Lorie Goins – IBM

Design Patents (3pm – 4pm, EST)

Tiffany Bell – Newell Brands
Tiffany Logan – Sidel Group
Dunstan Barnes – McAndrews, Held & Malloy

Conclusion & Invite to Next Event (4pm – 4:30pm, EST)

Tiffany Logan – Sidel Group

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Building the Patent Pipeline to Diversity For Agents and Technical Specialists
2021-09-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Online, GA, United States
Join us for our upcoming event, Building the Patent Pipeline to Diversity For Agents and Technical Specialists

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IP Fundamentals: International and U.S. Prospective
2022-10-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Online, GA, United States
Join us for our upcoming CLE series, IP Fundamentals: International and U.S. Prospective.
Topics include:
Session 1: Unitary Patent Package: Which Route? Old vs. New
8am-9am (PST); 11am-noon (EST); 4pm-5pm (EU)
Panelist: Lucia Vittorangeli
Session 2: Practical tips and solutions for drafting EPO applications
9am-10am(PST); noon-1pm (EST); 5-6pm (EU)
Panelist: Silvia Dondi
Session 3: Development of High Quality Data-Driven Patent Portfolios
10am-11am (PST); 1-2pm (EST)Panelist: Michael Sartori
Session 4 : Trademark and Brand Protection Essentials
11am-12pm (PST); 2-3pm (EST)
Panelist: Malisheia Douglas & Kaveh Rashidi-Yazd

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2023 Day of Diversity | Hosted by PPP & ADAPT
2023-05-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, CA, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
Join us for a full day celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the intellectual property space, as well as the 2023 Patent Pipeline Program Graduation at the Crowne Plaza Palo Alto. Choose a registration level below to get started, space is limited.
Agenda
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Luncheon
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Fireside Chat Topic: Increasing the Patent Pipeline
Valencia Martin-Wallace, USPTO
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Fireside Chat Topic: Why Firms “Can’t Find” Diversity
Braxton K. Davis, Associate General Counsel, META
Christopher Arena, Partner, Baker Hostetler
Nidhi Nahar, Head of Patents & Open Source, Block
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM – Break
2:10 PM – 2:20 PM – How will you ADAPT (Intro to ADAPT)
2:20 PM – 3:10 PM – Hopes and Dreams – an IP Profession that Embraces All
3:10 PM – 3:20 PM – ADAPT Professional Guide Launch
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM – Break
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Interactive – Small Table Discussions
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – What is Next?
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – PPP/TPP Graduation
Jeremiah Chan, Director and Associate General Counsel, Meta
Braxton Davis, Associate General Counsel, Meta
Ruky Tijani, Founder and Managing Attorney, Firm for the Culture
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Drink Reception

Please note: Sponsorship/registration for the Day of Diversity on May 2nd does not include registration for the IP Counsel Cafe for May 3rd or May 4th. Registration for IP Counsel Cafe is separate.

Watch last year’s inaugural graduation:

REGISTRATION LEVELS

Invite-Only Reception
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | 1180 Peachtree St. NE Suite 3350, Atlanta, GA 30309, 1180 Peachtree St. NE Suite 3350, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
NCPP is thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to our valued supporters and champions of Quality and Diversity in the patent industry! We want to shine a spotlight on the individuals, firms, and corporations that have supported us from the very beginning. These trailblazers have not only embraced diversity but have also led the charge in setting new standards for excellence in our industry, namely our Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) credential. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in making both missions a reality. Please register at the link below by Sept. 13, 2024.
Please join us at our welcome reception on Thursday evening 5:00pm EST, September 19, 2024 at: McDermott Will & Emery, 1180 Peachtree St. NE Suite 3350, Atlanta, GA 30309
Attire: Business Casual
Light Horderves & Open Bar​

Patent Pipeline Program (PPP) Graduation
2024-09-20 09:00 - 18:00 | Tull Auditorium at Emory University School of Law, Emory University, 1301 Clifton Rd NE GA, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
Join us for the 2nd Innovator Diversity Pilots Conference & Patent Pipeline Program (PPP) Graduation.
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NCPP 15th Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Epicurean Atlanta, 1117 W Peachtree St NW,, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join us in commemorating 15 years of impact, innovation, and equity in the patent profession. The National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to (1) diversifying the patent bar by providing rigorous, hands-on training through our Patent Pipeline Program (PPP), and (2) distinguishing practitioners, via our Certified Patent Practitioner (CPP) professional designation, who have demonstrated experience, proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of patent drafting and prosecution.
This special anniversary event celebrates the achievements of our PPP graduates, honors our industry partners and supporters, and showcases how far we’ve come in transforming access to the patent profession. Whether you’re a seasoned patent attorney, an aspiring practitioner, or a committed ally, your presence helps power our mission forward.
