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SUMMARY:OCIPLA Networking Reception - INTA 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a networking reception hosted by OCIPLA during the 2025 Annual Meeting at the San Diego Convention Center for the International Trademark Association (INTA). \nDate:  Saturday\, May 17\, 2025\nTime:  6:00pm – 9:00pm \nLocation: Sally’s\, 1 Market Place\, San Diego\, CA 92101 \nRegistration:This is a free event with limited spots available. Please note that registration for both INTA and this event is required\, and advanced registration strongly recommended. \n \n 
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-networking-reception-inta-2025/
LOCATION:Sally’s\, 1 Market Place\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T120000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA September 2025 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Top Trends in IP Litigation \nDate:  Thursday\, September 18\, 2025\nTime:  12:00pm – 1:00pm \nLocation:  Rutan & Tucker\, LLP\n18575 Jamboree Rd 9th Floor\, Irvine\, CA 92612 \nRegistration:Member: $35.00Non-Member: $60.00Student Member: $20.00 \n \n  \nSPEAKER\n\nMeredith Williams (Sivakumar) \nMeredith Williams is a Partner at Rutan & Tucker\, LLP\, where she focuses on representing and advising clients in protecting their intellectual property rights. Meredith’s practice emphasizes trademark and copyright litigation\, trade secret misappropriation\, false advertising\, and unfair competition\, and she advises clients on how best to promote and defend their brands and other IP assets given novel legal issues raised by social media and advances in technology. Her experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state court\, in ex parte and inter partes proceedings before the USPTO and TTAB\, and in domain name dispute and other takedown procedures gives Meredith a variety of tools to assist clients in both enforcing and defending their rights.
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-september-2025-luncheon/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T120000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA October 2025 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Trade Secrets Litigation: Avoiding Trouble\, and Fighting When It’s Unavoidable \nDate:  Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025\nTime:  12:00pm – 1:00pm \nLocation:  Knobbe Martens\n2040 Main Street\, Irvine\, CA 92614 \nRegistration:Member: $35.00Non-Member: $60.00Student Member: $20.00 \nParking Included \n \n  \nSPEAKER\n\nMatt is a trial and appellate lawyer representing clients in complex business and intellectual property disputes. Prior to founding the firm\, Matt practiced law for seven years in international law firms. \nMatt has written a number of articles on business litigation and co-authors California’s leading treatises on state and federal trial practice. In law school\, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Law Review. He is currently a co-author of the Rutter Guides on California Civil Trials and Evidence and California Federal Civil Trials and Evidence (both of which are published by Thomson Reuters). \n 
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-october-2025-luncheon/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T130000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA November 2025 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Cutting Edge of AI Use in IP Legal Practice \nDate:  Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\nTime:  12:00pm – 1:00pm \nLocation: Fish & Richardson\n4695 MacArthur Ct #1100\nNewport Beach\, CA 92660 \nRegistration:Member: $55.00Non-Member: $80.00Student Member: $20.00 \nParking included \n \n  \nPANELISTS\nArjun Sivakumar\, Partner at Brown Rudnick\nKyre Stucklin\, eDiscovery Manager at Rutan & Tucker \nMODERATOR\nTyler Train\, Principal at Fish & Richardson \n\n \nArjun Sivakumar\, Partner at Brown Rudnick \nArjun Sivakumar is a first-chair trial attorney who focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. He has successfully represented individuals and companies in disputes involving technology\, real estate\, and business process outsourcing (BPO) companies. He has significant experience litigating fraud\, breach of contract\, and other business and financial disputes. \nHis expertise extends to the intersection of law and technology\, as he is the Co-chair of the OCBA’s AI and Technology Committee and the Annual AI Symposium. He has spoken numerous times on the topic of AI in legal practice locally\, statewide\, and internationally\, and in 2025\, he was the winner of the Excellence in Litigation & Artificial Intelligence Award at the Bespoke Global Litigation Summit. \n \nTyler Train\, Principal at Fish & Richardson \nTyler Train’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and counseling across a variety of technologies\, with an emphasis on patent litigation in the medical device and medtech industry. Clients rely on Tyler for insightful\, strategic representation in protecting and enforcing their most important innovations. Tyler has represented some of the world’s leading companies in U.S. District Courts nationwide\, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board\, and the International Trade Commission. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-november-2025-luncheon/
LOCATION:Fish & Richardson\, 4695 MacArthur Ct #1100\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92660\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T180000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA Holiday Celebration 2025
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nWe are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the OCIPLA 2025 Holiday Celebration on Thursday\, December 18\, 2025. \nJoin us in the courtyard at The Boardwalk for an evening of holiday cheer. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\, with a brief program at 7 p.m. (thanking our sponsors\, welcoming our new Board members\, and handing off the epic President’s sombrero). \nDrinks and Soho Tacos dinner (tacos\, beans\, rice\, & chips) will be served.The event will be held outdoors\, so please dress accordingly; in case of rain\, we will share indoor arrangements. \nMember tickets are $15.\nNon-member and guest tickets are $25. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone there. Whether or not you’re able to join\, please share your thoughts with us using this short survey: OCIPLA 2026 Member Interest Survey \nOCIPLA Board of Directors \nEvent Details\nDATE: Thursday\, December 18\, 2025\nTIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\nLOCATION: The Boardwalk – Courtyard: 18575 Jamboree Rd.\, Irvine\, CA 92612 \nREGISTRATION: \nMember: $15.00\nNon-Member: $25.00\nGuest: $25.00
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-holiday-celebration-2025/
LOCATION:Courtyard at The Boardwalk\, 18565 Jamboree Rd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA January 2026 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Tips and tricks for successfully filing or defending domain name complaints under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) \nDESCRIPTION: Have a problem with cybersquatters infringing your brand in a domain name? Interested to learn the ins and outs of filing or defending a UDRP case with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)? \nDate:  Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026\nTime:  12:00pm – 1:00pm \nLocation: SOL Mexican Cocina\n1910 Main St\, Irvine\, CA 92614 \nRegistration:Member: $35.00Non-Member: $60.00Student Member: $20.00\nIn-House Counsel:  FREE \n  \n \n  \nSPEAKER\nWillem Leppink\, European intellectual property & marketing lawyer\, Ploum (Netherlands) \n\nWillem Leppink is a European intellectual property & marketing lawyer at the Dutch law firm of Ploum. He litigates and advises especially on trademark\, design and copyright issues\, domain names and unfair commercial practices\, including comparative and misleading advertising.  For 20 years\, Willem has been a domain name panelist with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Czech Arbitration Court. He is also a Legal Rights Objections (LRO) expert and a panelist for the Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (Trademark PDDRP) with WIPO.  He has been a panelist in over 400 domain name decisions. Willem is also a part-time lecturer in trademark law with the Leiden Law School in the Netherlands. He is a member of the executive committee of MARQUES\, the European Association of Trade Mark Owners. He has been a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (Oxford University Press) since its inception. Willem is a member of the advisory committee on trademarks and designs of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-january-2026-luncheon/
LOCATION:Sol Irvine\, 1910 Main Street\, Irvine\, CA\, 92614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T130000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA February 2026 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Navigating Ethical Minefields in IP Practice: Conflicts\, Candor\, and Compliance for Patent and Trademark Attorneys \nDate:  Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\nTime:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: registration\, lunch\, networking\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: program \nLocation: Aptus Court Reporting\n2040 Main St\, Irvine\, CA 92614 \nThis ethics CLE\, delivered by Emil J. Ali of McCabe & Ali LLP\, provides a comprehensive overview of key ethical issues facing intellectual property lawyers\, both in private practice and in-house. Attendees will explore the regulatory authority of the USPTO\, dissect the complexities of IP conflicts—including subject-matter conflicts and in-house ethical dilemmas—and examine candor obligations in patent and trademark prosecution and litigation. \nThe session also addresses the USPTO’s continued focus on candor and signature requirements\, as well as tips for California practitioners dealing with CTAPP.  Join Emil as he takes you through practical examples\, and best practices to uphold ethical standards\, avoid malpractice\, and navigate the evolving ethics landscape of IP law with confidence. \nRegistration:Member: $15.00Non-Member: $30.00Student Non-Member: $20.00\nIn-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! \nRegistration fee includes parking validation. \n  \n \n  \nSPEAKER\nEmil J. Ali\, Partner\, McCabe Ali LLP \n\n \nEmil J. Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali\, LLP where he focuses his practice on helping lawyers\nunderstand their obligations under state and federal law. As a registered patent attorney\, a\nsignificant focus of his practice involves advising lawyers and law firms on all aspects of the\nintersection of IP and ethics matters. Emil’s work includes counseling clients on lateral\ntransitions\, malpractice avoidance\, expert opinion and testimony\, and respondent’s defense\nwork before various bars and courts. You can view his musings on IP ethics issues at\nwww.ipethicslaw.com.
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-february-2026-luncheon/
LOCATION:2040 Main Street\, Irvine\, CA\, 92614\, 2040 Main Street\, Irvine\, 92614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T130000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA March 2026 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  AI Tools for IP Practitioners \nDate:  Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026\nTime:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: registration\, lunch\, networking\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: program \n1.0 hour CLE credit for Technology \nLocation: Rutan\, LLP\, 18565 (not the main building) Jamboree Road 1st Floor (Huntington conference room)\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612 \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a core competency in legal practice.  In 2026\, AI tools are available to enhance practitioners’ capabilities for every aspect of litigation\, as well as IP clearance and prosecution programs (for copyright\, patent\, trademarks\, etc.). \nWhile these AI tools open up new opportunities\, the sheer volume and variety of options present attorneys in law firms and in-house teams alike with a difficult balancing act\, weighing cost effectiveness\, risk management\, and attorney productivity.  In short: what are the best tools out there\, and how can they improve the value of legal work without generating liability? \nIn this session\, Kyre Stucklin and Allen Kim\, along with moderator Meredith Williams\, will share practical insights on how AI is being used in real-world litigation and IP practices today. Drawing from hands-on experience\, they will explore how all attorneys—and especially IP practitioners—can approach AI adoption with confidence\, selecting tools that deliver real value and reliable results. \nRegistration:\nMember: $15.00\nNon-Member: $30.00\nStudent Non-Member: $20.00\nIn-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! \nLunch will be provided. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-march-2026-luncheon/
LOCATION:Rutan\, LLP\, 18575 Jamboree Road\, 9th Floor\, Irvine\, California\, 92614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T130000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA April 2026 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Recent and Emerging Developments in UK Intellectual Property Law and Practice \nDate:  Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\nTime:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: registration\, lunch\, networking\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: program \n1.0 hour CLE credit for Technology \nLocation: Knobbe Martens\, 2040 Main St.\, First Floor\, Irvine\, CA 92614 \nJoin us for an insightful and timely program featuring Jason Dainty of HLK\, as he explores the evolving landscape of intellectual property law in the United Kingdom. \nThis engaging presentation will provide valuable perspectives for practitioners\, in-house counsel\, and anyone interested in global IP trends. Jason will break down key developments\, offering practical insights and comparisons relevant to U.S.-based professionals. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nLitigating IP in the UKAn overview of the UK court system\, how IP cases are handled\, and key differences between UK and U.S. litigation.\nTrade Mark UpdateA look at recent issues\, notable cases\, practice updates\, and emerging trends shaping trademark law in the UK.\nUnitary Patents & the Unified Patent Court (UPC)Insights into how the new system is functioning in its early stages and what it means for rights holders.\nAI and IP: Stability AI v. Getty ImagesA discussion of the UK’s first major judgment on generative AI (November 2025) and its implications for the future of IP law.\n\nRegistration:\nMember: $15.00\nNon-Member: $30.00\nStudent Non-Member: $20.00\nIn-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! \nLunch will be provided. \n  \n \n  \nSPEAKER\n \nJason Dainty is an experienced IP practitioner from the UK\, having been practicing in the field for over 25 years. He works out of HLK’s London and Leeds offices. \nHe advises on both UK contentious and non-contentious matters\, as well as having extensive experience of brand protection and strategy. Jason advises major UK and international clients on worldwide IP protection and strategy\, and mostly splits his time between brand/trade mark portfolio management and litigation matters. \nAs a litigator\, he is active in the UK Courts and is currently running the only UK action concerning comparative advertising to have hit the Courts in over 15 years. Otherwise\, he has litigated disputes involving trade marks\, passing off\, design rights\, database right\, confidential information\, trade secrets\, domain names and copyright\, as well as patents. \nHe is a member of the International Trade Marks Association (INTA)\, and the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA). \nJason is a regular visitor to the US\, having attended INTA since 2001\, and separately to see clients\, but he also spent his last summer after college and before the world of work in California\, just up the road in Venice\, walking a friend’s dog. Jason and his family were also visiting ranches in Texas long before Yellowstone made cowboys popular. He’s planning on returning to see friends in Georgia for July 4th. \nHLK is a full service IP Law firm\, and is one of the largest dedicated IP firms in the UK. It has offices in London\, Leeds\, Bristol\, Glasgow and Munich and a full complement of IP lawyers\, German lawyers\, and UK\, German and European Patent and trade mark attorneys. HLK covers all the IP rights\, in all forms and context which enables it to take a more strategic and “right fit” approach to IP and portfolio management.
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-april-2026-luncheon/
LOCATION:Knobbe Martens Irvine Office\, 2040 Main Street\, Irvine\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T113000
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SUMMARY:OCIPLA May 2026 Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Funding IP Litigation With Other People’s Money: Opportunities and Pitfalls \nDate:  Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\nTime:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: registration\, lunch\, networking\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: program \n1.0 hour CLE credit \nLocation: Knobbe Martens\, 2040 Main St.\, First Floor\, Irvine\, CA 92614 \n\nTOPICS\n\nProcuring Insurance Coverage That Best Addresses IP Claims\nSecuring Funding To Pursue or Defend IP Claims\nWhen insurer Coverage Denials support Bad Faith Recovery\nIndemnity Claims Accessing Other People’s Money\n\n\nRegistration:\nMember: $15.00\nNon-Member: $30.00\nStudent Non-Member: $20.00\nIn-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! \nLunch will be provided. \n  \n \n  \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid A. Gauntlett\, Principal\, Gauntlett Law \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid A. Gauntlett is the principal of Gauntlett Law. He earned his J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law in 1979\, where he served on the California Law Review. He received his B.A.\, Magna Cum Laude\, from the University of California at Irvine in 1976. \nMr. Gauntlett serves as lead counsel in intellectual property and antitrust insurance coverage disputes pending in more than 30 states. He is recognized for his work in precedent-setting coverage litigation involving patent\, trademark\, and copyright infringement\, as well as trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition claims. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court\, the Federal Circuit\, eleven U.S. Courts of Appeal\, and 24 U.S. District Courts—including all federal districts in California\, Florida\, Illinois\, New York\, and Wisconsin. \nHis publications and quoted interviews include: ABA Intellectual Property\, Litigation and TIPS Sections\, ACCA\, Appleman\, Berkeley Center for Law and Technology\, Beverly Hills Bar Association\, BNA\, California Law Review\, Center for Intellectual Property\, Computer Law Review\, INTA\, IPO\, IP Watchdog\, New Matter\, Orange County Bar Association\, Practical Lawyer\, The National Law Journal\, The Licensing Journal\, The Recorder\, The University of Texas\, The Wall Street Journal\, the World Trademark Review\, and West Group. \nMr. Gauntlett has been an active member of the American Bar Association\, serving on the Corporate Counsel Committee and Antitrust Committee of the Litigation Section\, and has been appointed Vice-Chair of Insurance Coverage. He is also an engaged member of the Newport-Irvine home group of the ProVisors networking association.
URL:https://www.ocipla.org/event/ocipla-may-2026-luncheon/
LOCATION:Knobbe Martens Irvine Office\, 2040 Main Street\, Irvine\, CA\, United States
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