Join U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) West Coast Regional Director John Cabeca as he kicks off a day-long celebration of World Intellectual Property Day in Las Vegas. This event will feature local sports teams discussing developments in athlete care and performance, insights from the USPTO on sports-related intellectual property, industry research from UNLV, and a keynote on physical therapy innovations.
Space is limited, so register early.
Registration fees associated with the program are not charged by the USPTO. See the event flyer for more information.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 a.m. | Check-in, breakfast, and networking
8:30-8:35 a.m. | Welcome: Zach Miles, AVP for Economic Development, UNLV
8:35-9:00 a.m. | World IP Day Overview: John Cabeca, Director of USPTO Silicon Valley; Welcome Video: Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO
9:00-9:50 a.m. | Health Panel: Human Performance Innovations and Athlete Care | Duncan French, VP of Performance, UFC; Brett Lashbrook, CEO and Owner, Las Vegas Lights; additional panelist, TBD; Moderator: Gillian Barclay, Health Care Industry Specialist, Governor’s Office of Economic Development
10:00-10:50 a.m. | Industry Panel: Emerging Technologies of Esports | Drew Brunson, Esports Lead, Caesars Entertainment Corporation; Robert Rippee, Director Hospitality Lab, UNLV; Ralph Krauss, Digital Learning Coach, Pinecrest Academy; Moderator: Zach Miles, AVP for Economic Development, UNLV
11:00-11:50 a.m. | Legal Panel: Intellectual Property and Sports | John Wilson, SVP & Chief Counsel, Caesars Entertainment Corporation; Mary LaFrance, Professor Intellectual Property Law, William S. Boyd School of Law; Charley Brown, Partner, Ballard Spahr; Greg Riches, VP of Legal Affairs, MGM Resorts International; Moderator: TBD
12:00-12:40 p.m. | Lunch
12:45-1:35 p.m. | UNLV Research Panel: University Sports Innovations and Associated Research | Dr. Brian Schilling, Professor and Chair, Kinesiology & Nutrition Science; Dr. John Mercer, Professor, Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences; Dr. Nancy Lough, Professor & Graduate Coordinator, Educational Psychology; John Gladchuck, Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Affairs; Amy Bush-Herzer, Head Coach, Women’s Golf Program; Moderator: D.J. Allen, Founder, Xs & Os of Success
1:40-2:10 p.m. | Keynote: Human Performance Innovations in Physical Therapy | Scott Pensivy, Former Owner of FYZICAL
2:15-2:30 p.m. | Q&A and Closing Remarks