Event

Veterans Before the PTAB and in IP: A Discussion of Veterans as a Diverse Constituency Appearing Before the PTAB

Principals Tom Rozylowicz and Joel Henry and Technology Specialist & Patent Agent Allison Dietrich will speak in the PTAB Bar Association's webinar "Veterans Before the PTAB and in IP: A Discussion of Veterans as a Diverse Constituency Appearing Before the PTAB" on February 23.

Veterans Before the PTAB and in IP: A Discussion of Veterans as a Diverse Constituency Appearing Before the PTAB
Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

More than half of all veterans struggle to find work after leaving the military. Numerous federal statutes recognize the struggles veterans face in transitioning to the civilian workforce. The problem is particularly acute for those who have been involved in combat operations and are more likely to face more severe challenges. Yet a veteran background can bring so much to the practice of law and particularly to intellectual property law. Veterans are more likely to have technical backgrounds with real-world experience, they're used to operating in team environments, and they represent some of the most diverse workforces in America. In this webinar, our panelists will share their veteran backgrounds as IP practitioners and how they made the transition into the practice of law. Additionally, they will discuss how veterans represent an untapped resource for companies and lawyers and offer insight on how to find elite talent in the veteran community.

Moderator:

  • Tom Rozylowicz, Fish & Richardson

Speakers:

  • Jonathan Strang, Latham & Watkins
  • John Gifft, John Deere
  • Max McDonald, Harvard University, J.D. Candidate 2023
  • Allison Dietrich, Fish & Richardson
  • Joel Henry, Fish & Richardson

For more information and to register, click here.