Emerging Trends In Intellectual Property: What IP Practitioners Need To Know About Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
EMERGING TRENDS IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: WHAT IP PRACTITIONERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS (NFTS) &
DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHANGE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN YOUR PRACTICE AND IN THE PROFESSION
Presented by the NYSBA Intellectual Property Law Section
December 8, 2021
Fall Virtual Meeting
SECTION CHAIR
Michael A. Oropallo, Esq. | Barclay Damon LLP | New York
PROGRAM CHAIR
Leonie Huang, Esq. | Holland & Knight LLP | New York
Program Description
The last couple years have brought disruptions of all kinds, and one digital disrupter of the moment are NFTs—non-fungible tokens. Just what are NFTs, and how are they changing traditional markets while continuing to innovate in the digital world? This program will provide an in-depth overview of NFTs to assist IP practitioners navigate and shape the changing landscape.
On the diversity and inclusion front, DE&I initiatives are striving to make an impact across a wide range of industries, including the legal profession. How have leaders in traditionally less diverse industries faced challenges and found ways to drive diversity and inclusion? This panel will discuss strategies and lessons learned from DE&I leaders, and what legal practitioners can do to help the profession, their own practices, and their clients succeed in improving DE&I.
Appropriate for both new attorneys and seasoned practitioners, the emerging trends component offers 2 CLE Areas of Professional Practice credits, and will provide an overview of fast growing and emerging NFT technologies, related key legal updates pertinent to core IP practices, and practical advice for advising clients on these new technologies. The diversity and inclusion component offers 1.5 CLE Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credits.
Join the IP Section’s Fall Meeting in December for an introduction to these fascinating topics, and meet back with us next year at the January Annual Meeting for additional insight into NFTs, DE&I, and many more key IP developments and practice updates.
- December 8, 2021
- 9:00 AM
- 12:30 PM
- 2.0
- 1.5
- 3.5
- Virtual Participation
8:55 AM Virtual Registration and Join Virtual Event
9:00-9:05 AM Welcoming Remarks
9:05-9:55 AM NFT Basics. What is an NFT, how do they work, and why do they matter?
This panel will explore the basics of NFTs, and provide practical background information on what
they are, how they work, related IP and technology, various examples of emerging NFT markets,
and NFTs already in use. This panel will also touch on the industries and markets that are
currently embracing NFTs, how they are subsequently being transformed, as well as related
intellectual property and international legal issues and implications.
Understanding the basics will not only assist attorneys to competently evaluate the legal concerns
facing clients, but will also help attorneys to keep abreast of the benefits and risks associated with
NFTs as they impact IP related services provided by legal professionals.
(1.0 CLE Credit - Areas of Professional Practice)
Speakers: Daniel J. Barsky, Esq., Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Andrew M. Cummings, Esq., Associate, Holland & Knight LLP
Vivek Jayaram, Esq., Founder & President, Jayaram Law
Sara Newbold, Esq., SVP, Business & Legal Affairs, ViacomCBS
Rob Potter, Esq., Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
9:55-10:05 AM Break
10:05-10:55 AM What IP Practitioners Should Know about NFTs
This panel will consider the key intellectual property issues developing around NFTs, how NFTs
intersect with current forms of IP protection, financial aspects of NFTs, and provide practical
advice for counseling clients on protecting their IP and legal solutions for their business. The panel
will also inform IP practitioners on the emerging regulatory considerations for these digital assets,
as well as legal and financial risks and benefits of NFTs.
(1.0 CLE Credit - Areas of Professional Practice)
Speakers: Daniel J. Barsky, Esq., Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
Vivek Jayaram, Esq., Founder & President, Jayaram Law
Charles R. Macedo, Esq., Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP
Douglas A. Miro, Esq., Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP
Kimberly A. Prior, Esq., Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP
10:55-11:05 AM Break
11:05-12:20 PM Driving Opportunities and Change for Diversity and Inclusion in Your Practice and in the Profession
Although many of us have focused on diversity and inclusion throughout our careers, commitment
and interest in DE&I initiatives have increased significantly after recent current events and social
movements drew attention to the continued work needed. This panel will discuss the strategies,
experiences, and lessons learned by leaders in DE&I, and how legal practitioners can use the
current momentum to drive change and create opportunities for further improvements. The
discussion will include practical advice from long time DE&I advocates that can help attorneys of
all levels and demographics to implement and drive change in their own practices and in the
profession.
(1.5 CLE credits - Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias)
Speakers: Tiffani Lee, Esq., Diversity Partner, Holland & Knight LLP (Moderator and Speaker)
Garnet S. Heraman, Managing Partner, Aperture Venture Capital
Angela Romina Totino, Chief Talent and Diversity Officer, Davis+Gilbert LLP
Tope Yusuf, Vice President, Employment & Head of Legal Department Diversity, NBCUniversal
12:20-12:25 PM Closing Remarks
- Michael A. Oropallo, Esq., Section Chair, Chair, Intellectual Property Section
- Leonie Huang, Esq., Planning Chair, Program Chair, IPS 2021 Fall Virtual Meeting
- Daniel J. Barsky, Esq, Speaker, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
- Andrew M. Cummings, Esq., Speaker, Associate, Holland & Knight LLP
- Vivek Jayaram, Esq., Speaker, Founder & President, Jayaram Law
- Sara Newbold, Esq., Speaker, SVP, Business & Legal Affairs, ViacomCBS
- Rob Potter, Esq., Speaker, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
- Charles R. Macedo, Esq., Speaker, Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP
- Douglas A. Miro, Esq., Speaker, Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP
- Kimberly A. Prior, Esq., Speaker, Partner, Shutts & Bowen LLP
- Tiffani Lee, Esq., Speaker;Moderator, Diversity Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
- Garnet S. Heraman, Speaker, Managing Partner, Aperture Venture Capital
- Angela Romina Totino, Speaker, Chief Talent and Diversity Officer, Davis+Gilbert LLP
- Tope Yusuf, Speaker, Vice President, Employment & Head of Legal Department Diversity, NBCUniversal
- Webinar
- 0LN91
- Intellectual Property Law Section
- Committee on Continuing Legal Education
