Cleantech Open Mixer - Walnut Creek

Cleantech Open is excited to invite you to a unique mixer and networking event where you’ll learn about AI’s Evolving Role in Recent Patent Developments and Investment Activities. This insightful presentation will be accompanied by a delightful array of California cuisine and refreshing beverages on the outside patio. We look forward to a great evening with our current accelerator cohort, alums, mentors, and community partners.

Registration is complimentary for Cleantech Open and Kilpatrick clients and guests. To register, click on “GET TICKETS.” Parking validation for vehicles parked inside the Mt. Diablo Plaza will be provided. Please register as soon as possible since space is limited.

AI’s Evolving Role in Recent Patent Developments and Investment Activities

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on patent development is profound. AI is playing a transformative role in various industries, including cleantech. As AI systems increasingly contribute to the creation of groundbreaking inventions, the issue of inventorship has become increasingly complex. In response, the United States Patent Office (USPTO) has taken proactive steps to provide comprehensive guidance and useful frameworks for evaluating inventorship in AI-assisted inventions. The USPTO aims to ensure that human inventors receive the recognition and protection they deserve for their contributions.

We will provide an update on recent trends of AI’s role in clean tech inventions through the lens of patent data.  Insights on the increasing role of AI in emerging clean tech innovation will be provided.    

The presentation will also include an update on venture capital investment in clean tech companies. We will take a glimpse at typical deal terms for early-stage investments in the various segments of clean tech and climate tech. 

Overall, AI's new role in patent developments and investment activities promises to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and ultimately transform the landscape of various industries.

Speakers

Eugenia Garrett-Wackowski

Ms. Eugenia Garrett-Wackowski focuses her practice on various areas of intellectual property law associated with creating and maintaining intellectual property assets, particularly in the areas of chemistry and biotechnology. Ms. Garrett-Wackowski regularly assists clients with patent portfolio management, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, due diligence reviews, freedom to operate analyses, validity and infringement opinions and technology licensing. Ms. Garrett-Wackowski obtained her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1991.

Joseph R. Snyder, Ph.D.Dr. Joseph Snyder is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Walnut Creek office. Dr. Snyder focuses his practice on patent prosecution and counseling, emphasizing patent drafting, patent procurement, client counseling and opinion writing, primarily in the chemical arts, biotechnology, life sciences and clean technology. Dr. Snyder obtained his J.D. from University of San Francisco School of Law in 1995.

Dr. Siegmar Pohl

Dr. Siegmar Pohl is co-leader of the firm's Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practices. He is an accomplished attorney representing technology companies in complex corporate transactions from inception to exit. Siegmar and his team help high tech, climate tech, clean tech, renewable energy, robotics, automotive, artificial intelligence, and life sciences companies and investors with seed and venture financings, R&D, licensing, joint ventures and alliances, strategic investments, and mergers and acquisition matters. Dr. Pohl obtained an LL.M. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1996. 

Directions and Parking

From the North (e.g., Concord)

1. Take I-680 South:
2. Merge onto I-680 South toward San Jose.
3. Take the North Main Street exit:
4. Exit 47 for North Main Street toward Walnut Creek.
5. Continue on North Main Street:
6. Follow signs for Walnut Creek.
7. Turn right onto North California Blvd:
8. Continue straight to stay on North California Blvd.
9. Arrive at 2175 North California Blvd:
10. The destination will be on your right.

From the South (e.g., Danville)

1. Take I-680 North:
2. Merge onto I-680 North toward Sacramento.
3. Take the Olympic Blvd exit:
4. Exit 45B for Olympic Blvd.
5. Turn left onto Olympic Blvd:
6. Follow signs for Olympic Blvd.
7. Turn right onto Alpine Rd:
8. Continue on Alpine Rd.
9. Turn left onto North California Blvd:
10. Continue straight on North California Blvd.
11. Arrive at 2175 North California Blvd:
12. The destination will be on your left.

From the East (e.g., Clayton)

1. Take Ygnacio Valley Rd West:
2. Head west on Ygnacio Valley Rd toward Walnut Creek.
3. Turn right onto North California Blvd:
4. Continue straight on North California Blvd.
5. Arrive at 2175 North California Blvd:
6. The destination will be on your right.

From the West (e.g., Lafayette)

1. Take CA-24 East:
2. Merge onto CA-24 East toward Walnut Creek.
3. Take the I-680 South exit:
4. Merge onto I-680 South toward San Jose.
5. Take the North Main Street exit:
6. Exit 47 for North Main Street toward Walnut Creek.
7. Continue on North Main Street:
8. Follow signs for Walnut Creek.
9. Turn right onto North California Blvd:
10. Continue straight to stay on North California Blvd.
11. Arrive at 2175 North California Blvd:
12. The destination will be on your right.

Parking is available within the Mt. Diablo Plaza.

Directions from Walnut Creek BART Station

1. Exit the BART station:

• Head southeast toward North California Blvd.

1. Turn left and continue on North California Blvd:

• Walk straight on North California Blvd for approximately 0.3 miles.

1. Arrive at 2175 North California Blvd:

• The destination will be on your left.

Special thanks to Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP for hosting this event.

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