IPWatchdog Unleashed

Empowering Women in IP: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures


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Last week we hosted our first annual Women’s IP Forum, which was a huge success. This program came about for several reasons.

First, as many of you may know our “Masters Series” of events gets its name from the fact that those who are invited to speak on panels have true masters level knowledge and experience, often with speakers having at least a generation of industry experience, sometimes much more. And as much as I like the high level conversations we have at our Masters events, and while I don’t plan on making changes to the masters model, I’ve been bothered by not having some forum for rising stars to participate in.

And then earlier this year when I was planning our patent litigation masters program I was having a difficult time finding women speakers. After doing a little digging I learned that only 10% of patent litigators are women. It was then that I started then to formulate a plan to at least do something.

At about this same time I had a conversation with USPTO Director Kathi Vidal in which I shared my working thoughts about a Women’s IP Forum, which would include everyone from rising stars to those who are well established and at the top of the industry. I asked her what she thought of the idea. Director Vidal was immediately enthusiastic and supportive, which sealed the deal in my mind. And I decided we needed to move forward with all due speed and not to wait to add a new program as part of our 2025 calendar of events. After receiving more enthusiastic support from firms and many women in the industry we somewhat hastily put together the program we had last week, which despite the speed with which it all came together was the best attended program we have hosted to date at IPWatchdog Studios. The excitement and energy were palpable.

We were honored to have Director Vidal join us to kick off the program—a program that featured 100% women. And while I was present running the technology, I did not speak and I did not moderate a single panel. So, the honor of sharing the stage with Director Vidal fell to Renee Quinn, my wife and our Chief Operating Officer.

So, without any further ado, here is a portion of Renee’s conversation with Director Vidal from the IPWatchdog Women’s IP Forum.

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