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Plenary 2

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, Intellectual Property (IP) offices are increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and frontier technologies to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and improve service delivery.

This shift is transforming how practitioners interact with IP systems, from patent filings to trade mark searches, providing new tools for efficiency and accuracy. 

This overview explores the impact of these technologies within IP offices, highlighting their potential to automate routine tasks, predict outcomes, and foster global collaboration. 

It also examines the challenges and opportunities these innovations present for IP professionals as they adapt to an evolving landscape.


Moderator

Elia Sugrañes
Managing Partner, Sugrañes (ES)
FICPI Secretary General

Speakers

  • João Negrão
    Chief Executive, EUIPO

  • Ken-Ichiro Natsume
    Assistant Director General, Infrastructure & Platforms Sector, WIPO

  • Nellie Simon
    Vice President, Corporate Services, EPO

  • CNIPA [invited]

  • USPTO [invited]