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02/01: Meeting Kick Off-Keynote-Association Business Meeting

February 1, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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<strong></strong>Virtual - all times are eastern standard time

Welcome to the 2021 Mid-Winter Institute


Join us as we kick off the program with invited keynote speaker;

Shira Perlmutter,
Register of Copyrights,
US Copyright Office.
Washington, DC

The meeting kicks off with the Association Business Meeting where the 2021 Committee on Nominations will be announced.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A Session moderated by Robert Stoll, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, Washington, DC

Speakers

  • Stoll, Robert L.

    Stoll Patent Consulting and Expert Testimony, LLC | Founder

    Robert “Bob” Stoll is a passionate advocate and expert on patent issues with four decades of service in the intellectual property universe. He negotiated international treaties on behalf of the United States, led the 8,000-person patent corps of the USPTO, and worked to improve the patent system for all Americans. Bob’s unique leadership and creativity in the development and protection of IP policy and rights have prepared him for his role as a uniquely qualified expert and consultant in patent matters.
  • perlmutter 200 Perlmutter, Shira

    U.S. Copyright Office | Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office

    Shira Perlmutter is the Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office. She was appointed to the position effective October 25, 2020. Perlmutter leads a workforce of over 400 employees, advises Congress on copyright policy, and directs the administration of important provisions of the United States Copyright Act, Title 17.