ODSC & ArentFox Schiff Meetup in Washington, DC

​​🤝 Are you navigating the complexities of AI patents, regulatory shifts, and legal frameworks? Don't miss this exclusive in-person meetup featuring top industry experts who will share actionable strategies for protecting AI innovations and staying ahead of evolving regulations!

​Join ODSC and ArentFox Schiff's Michael Fainberg and Matthew Berlin for a deep dive into the intersection of AI and intellectual property law.

​This in-person meetup offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with leading experts and peers in a dynamic setting.

​Speaker#1: Matthew Berlin, Partner at AFS’s DC

​Matt is a Partner in AFS’s DC office and co-leads the firm’s AI, Metaverse & Blockchain Industry Group.  Focusing in both the corporate and tech spaces, Matt advises clients of all sizes in a broad range of US and international corporate and complex commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, joint ventures, technology transactions, and venture capital financing.

​Speaker#2: Michael Fainberg, Partner at AFS’s New York

​Michael is a registered US patent attorney with an engineering background. His practice focuses on intellectual property (IP) counseling and global patent portfolio management. Michael has successfully obtained over 1,400 US patents and hundreds more internationally, spanning diverse technological fields, such as computer systems and software applications, microelectronics, telecommunications, cybersecurity, cloud computing, financial technologies (including blockchain and cryptocurrency), and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Beyond his patent prosecution work, he represents clients in patent trials and post-grant proceedings, provides expert patent opinions, and offers strategic counsel in IP transactions.

​Why attend in person?

​​🤝 AI IP Strategy – Learn the secrets to securing patents for AI technologies and avoiding costly legal pitfalls. ​

​🤝 Get Exclusive Insider Insights – Understand the latest AI regulatory changes and what they mean for startups, enterprises, and developers.

​​🤝 Ask the Experts – Engage in live Q&A with top legal professionals specializing in AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies. ​

​🤝 Connect with the Best – Network with AI innovators, legal experts, and business leaders who are shaping the future of AI law. ​

​🤝 Gain a Competitive Edge – Stay ahead of the curve by learning the legal strategies used by top AI companies to protect and scale their technology. ​

​🤝 Practical Takeaways – Walk away with actionable knowledge to enhance your AI business, product development, or research.​

​Who should attend:

• ​In-house counsel

• ​Business leaders

• ​Data scientists

• ​Software engineers

• ​AI developers

• ​Technologists

• ​Anyone interested in the legal implications of AI

​Don't miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between law and technology, learn from leading experts, and network with peers in a stimulating environment.

​Event Details:

​​📅 When: 6–8 PM, Wednesday, February 26th
📍 Where: ArentFox Schiff LLP, 1717 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006, United States

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