Geopolitical Landscapes CLE: Intellectual Property and the Second Trump Administration

24 Apr, 2025 |

12:00 PM EST

60mins

Virtual event

1.0 Credits

The geopolitical landscape has been altered significantly by regional wars, global trade wars, cold war reminiscent posturing, and the race to global technological supremacy. These changes are all occurring on the backdrop of the second Trump Administration, which brings a laser focus on cost-cutting measures and trade deficits, impacting today's worldwide financial market upheaval. What does all this mean for intellectual property and practitioners in this area? Please join our continuing legal education course for a meaningful discussion on geopolitics, innovation and intellectual property law.

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Geopolitical CLE Agenda

Background on the global economy and geopolitical positions affecting commerce and IP
Historical Perspective & Current Landscape
- Discussion on history of geopolitics affecting innovation waves
  Trump administration’s focus areas and calls to action
Intersection of Geopolitics, Trump Administration and Innovation/IP
- Copyrights
- Patents
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
- USPTO and Copyright Office Legal Guidance
  - What is protectable
  - Three Part Copyright Guidance Report Series on Artificial Intelligence
Global Protection / Foreign Copyright and Patent Offices Treatment of AI
- Global Laws
- Global Case Law
- Copyright Law case updates
- Discussion of Trade Secrets
Trump Tariffs
- Motivation for tariffs and current status of implementation
- What tariffs could mean for IP
  - IP Licensing
  - Manufacturing / stream of commerce
What role does IP play in National Security
- Importance of IP protection
- The China Threat
- Technological supremacy = leadership
- IP sharing for defense resulting in increased security
- IP’s impact on US revenue
Role of IP Lawyer as Counselor
- Practice strategies may change
- Preparation for demand
- Tips for IP Practitioners
Q&A

Speakers

Elayna Pham

IP & Trademarks Lawyer

Axiom

Elayna Pham has practiced intellectual property law for over 25 years at several of the nation’s largest law firms. At Axiom, she has built and led IP teams for Global Fortune 500 companies and frequently lectures on IP topics ranging from artificial intelligence, to NFTs to industry-specific topics. She also serves as Director of Southeast Asia for the non-profit America Eurasia Center think tank in her spare time.

Geopolitical CLE Agenda

Background on the global economy and geopolitical positions affecting commerce and IP
Historical Perspective & Current Landscape
- Discussion on history of geopolitics affecting innovation waves
  Trump administration’s focus areas and calls to action
Intersection of Geopolitics, Trump Administration and Innovation/IP
- Copyrights
- Patents
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
- USPTO and Copyright Office Legal Guidance
  - What is protectable
  - Three Part Copyright Guidance Report Series on Artificial Intelligence
Global Protection / Foreign Copyright and Patent Offices Treatment of AI
- Global Laws
- Global Case Law
- Copyright Law case updates
- Discussion of Trade Secrets
Trump Tariffs
- Motivation for tariffs and current status of implementation
- What tariffs could mean for IP
  - IP Licensing
  - Manufacturing / stream of commerce
What role does IP play in National Security
- Importance of IP protection
- The China Threat
- Technological supremacy = leadership
- IP sharing for defense resulting in increased security
- IP’s impact on US revenue
Role of IP Lawyer as Counselor
- Practice strategies may change
- Preparation for demand
- Tips for IP Practitioners
Q&A

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