Intellectual Property Management: Current Trends and Future Challenges.
Date: March 21, 2024, 09:00 AM
Location: Calderón de la Barca Theater - Santiago Gangotena Campus
Objective: Provide information and tools to participants on the protection of intellectual property in its various areas: patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
From the USFQ Office of Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer, we invite you to participate in this important event organized jointly with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
REGISTRATION
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45 – 9:30 | Participant registration and welcome remarks by the USFQ Rector, Diego Quiroga. |
| 9:30 – 10:15 | Presentation on "Patent Protection" by Silvia Solis, representative of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Question and answer session on the topic of patents. |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Presentation on "Copyright Protection" by Bryan Yeh, representative of the USPTO. |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Question and answer session on the topic of copyright. |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Coffee break. |
| 11:50 – 12:30 | Presentation on "Trademark Protection" by Jennifer Chicoski, representative of the USPTO. |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Question and answer session on the topic of trademarks. |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Closing remarks of the event. |
Relevant aspects
The event is aimed at students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the USFQ community in general interested in intellectual property.
The presentations will be conducted by experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of the United States, who will share their knowledge and experience on the subject.
Question and answer sessions will be provided so that participants can clarify their doubts.
Informational material on intellectual property will be provided.
This event is an opportunity to:
- Learn about the different types of intellectual property and how to protect them.
- Obtain updated information on laws and regulations regarding intellectual property.
- Exchange ideas and experiences with other professionals and experts in the field.
Ponentes
JENNIFER CHICOSKI
Intellectual Property Attaché for the Andean Community and Chile
United States Patent and Trademark Office in Lima, Peru
Ms. Chicoski is an attorney with experience in intellectual property (IP) and advocates for U.S. IP policy interests by supporting American companies in the protection and enforcement of their IP rights in the region. She has a 25-year career at the USPTO and is actively involved in the implementation of trademark classification and examination policies and procedures. Ms. Chicoski has advised on national policy development and international affairs and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University.
BRIAN YEH
Legal Advisor (Copyright)
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Brian Yeh is an attorney and advisor for the Copyright Team at the Office of Policy and International Affairs of the USPTO. His international portfolio includes South America and Southeast Asia, where he closely monitors the evolution of local copyright regimes. He serves as a resource for interagency teams working on projects affecting these regions. Additionally, he is part of the U.S. delegation at meetings of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He also contributes to USPTO copyright analysis in domestic litigation, legislation, and other policy initiatives.
Brian Yeh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. He is also a member of the Maryland Bar Association.
SILVIA SOLIS
Intellectual Property Legal Advisor
United States Patent and Trademark Office in Lima, Peru
Ms. Solis provides guidance to the Attaché and the U.S. government on intellectual property (IP) matters in the Andean Region and Chile. She collaborates with countries in the region to promote high standards of IP protection and enforcement while organizing training programs for key authorities. Previously, Ms. Solis served as Director of Patents at INDECOPI, making significant contributions to the development of policies that promote innovation, patents, and research and development tools. Ms. Solis holds a Bachelor of Laws from San Martín de Porres University and a Master of Business Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
