UNLOCKING THE POWER OF YOUR IP

As traditional intellectual property (IP) strategies are becoming less attractive for businesses, new IP models are emerging, revealing the full potential for commercializing one’s IP. FORPIQ 2017 will explore these trends and in particular focus on how businesses are implementing these new models to capture the value of their IP assets.

With speakers and panelists composed of seasoned business and IP leaders operating in all sectors of industry, FORPIQ 2017 is intended for an audience of entrepreneurs, IP experts, investors, and government officials who appreciate how IP forms an integral part of today’s business strategies.

Antoine Élie

Pelican

Antoine Élie joined the sales team at Pelican in 1983.  In 1985, he was appointed Director of Sale where he managed the entire sales team for the company.  In 1990, Antoine was named Vice President of Pelican International and in 1995, he became President of the Board of Directors when he and his brother purchased the company.  Since, 2000, he has been the Co-President and Chief Executive Officer of the company.

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Catherine Lacavera

Google

Catherine Lacavera heads Google’s Litigation, Employment and Discovery practice groups, managing a team of 150 people worldwide. She has successfully managed a docket of more than 1000 patent and other intellectual property matters, including the Viacom and other copyright litigation against YouTube, and the Apple, Microsoft and Oracle copyright and patent litigation directed at Android. Ms. Lacavera also advises on complex licenses and acquisitions, including the acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, the acquisition of Nest for $3.2 billion and the sale of Motorola Home to Arris for $2.35 billion.

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