Panelist Bios

Trademark: 10:00am-11:00am

Trademarks have such a loud and prominent place in our daily lives, so it is no surprise that trademarks have filtered into art in any form. Our speakers in this panel will discuss the use of trademarks within fashion. This will include not only artistic interpretation of famous trademark designs but also the current trend of up-cycling fashion pieces.

Patent: 11:15am-12:15pm

Patent examination has often been described as an art in of itself. This panel will hear from both design and scientific patent examiners to understand their processes and elements that are important to them. We will also hear from a PTAB judge regarding the patent examination process once it hits the courts.

Trade Secret: 1:15pm-2:15pm

Protecting unique types of trade secrets, such as paint pigment colors and techniques for protecting art forgeries, present their own challenges. This panel will examine the intersection of trade secrets and the employment law in relation to the art world.

Copyright: 2:30pm-3:30pm

Artificial Intelligence has knocked at the art world's door and walked in without an invitation. Our speakers will discuss whether AI is actually transforming the artistic works data-mined from social media. They will further discuss the fairness to artists whose work is used without their permission and whether laws should be created to protect artists' rights regarding AI.

This symposium is virtual via a zoom webinar and will include a break at 12:15-1:15.