Celebrating 10 years

USI’s First Annual Conference

Join us for the USI First Annual Conference, a remarkable event celebrating our 10-year journey! This in-person conference will take place Thursday, October 19, 2023, through Saturday October 21st.

Prepare to be inspired by three days filled with engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and networking opportunities.

Whether you are a long-time member or just starting your journey with USI, this conference offers a unique chance to connect with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and expand your network. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!

Get ready to celebrate our 10-year milestone with us at the USI First Annual Conference. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates!

AGENDA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

CAPITOL HILL; WASHINGTON DC

Starting at 9 am, attend meetings with your Lawmakers. Meetings will either be scheduled by USI, or you can walk the halls and attend meetings with other representatives. This is a great opportunity to share your stories with those who can enact change.

Please meet at 8:30 am in Longworth Cafeteria. Breakfast is available for purchase. We will go over meeting times and dos and don’ts of meeting your representatives.

  • 2:30 PM Representative Thomas Massie
  • 2:50 PM Innovation Race Movie
  • 4:00 PM Brigadier General Robert Spalding

Food and Drinks included.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH

USPTO BUILDING:
600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA

Registration 8:00AM – 9:00PM at the USPTO Madison Building; 600 Dulany St. Alexandria, VA

Two fed-up inventors saw that the patent system was broken and decided something needed to be done to fix it. US Inventor was born. Listen to Paul Morinville and Randy Landreneau share US Inventor’s history, milestones, and mission.

Speakers:

  • Paul Morinville
  • Randy Landreneau

A robust innovation system drives the US economy. Former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu shares his expertise on the importance of US Innovation.

Keynote Speaker: Andrei Iancu

Breaking down the detrimental changes to our patent system and the China threat.

  • eBay vs MercExchange
  • America Invents Act (AIA) and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)
  • Alice vs CLS Bank

Speaker: Paul Morinville

Inventors are the backbone of our innovation system. Hearing their stories is crucial for understanding ways to improve our patent system.

Speaker: Molly Metz

Sponsored by

Panelists:

  • Adam Mossoff
  • Robert Sterne
  • Molly Metz

Moderator:

  • Warren Tuttle

Speaker: Thomas Woolsten

Speakers:

  • Matt Moyer
  • Brian Hinman
  • Matt Nuccio

Q&A

Panelists:

  • Steve Daniels
  • Judge Paul Michel
  • Scott McKeown

Moderator:

  • Paul Morinville

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST

USPTO BUILDING:
600 Dulany St, Alexandria, VA
AWARDS CEREMONY AND DINNER BEGINS AT 6 PM: Holiday Inn 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA

Registration 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM at the USPTO Madison Building; 600 Dulany St. Alexandria, VA

Speaker:

  • Randy Landreneau

Speaker: Robert Greenspoon

Inventors are the backbone of our innovation system. Hearing their stories is crucial for understanding ways to improve our patent system.

Speaker: James Howard

Sponsored by:

Panelists:

    • Evan Langdon
    • Jack Lu
    • Russ Genet

Moderator: Steve Taylor

Speaker: Jacqueline De Jesus: ShowerCap

Panelists:

    • Jeff Hardin
    • Josh Malone
    • Paul Bartkowski
    • Clint Mehall

Moderator: Eli Mazour

Speaker: Joel Rothman


Speaker: Jen Wallace

Speaker: Juliette Fassett

Speakers:

  • Paul Morinville
  • Molly Metz
  • Cliff Maloney
  • Justin Griess
  • Randy Landreneau

Location: Holiday Inn Carlyle: 2460 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, US

Time: 6 pm

**Agenda is subject to change

Register Today!

For media and press, please reach out to Kassidy at Kassidy@usinventor.org

Further details

Where to Stay:

US Inventor has reserved a limited number of rooms at the Holiday Inn Alexandria-Carlyle Location.

Attendees can reserve a room at a discounted rate. Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rooms must be reserved by September 29th, 2023, to receive the discounted rate.

Please use this link to reserve your room: Holiday Inn Hotel Reservation

Further Details:

Event details and updates will be communicated via email and text.

Please contact Kassidy at Kassidy@USInventor.org if you have any questions.

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Inquiries:

For media inquiries, please contact Kassidy@USInventor.org

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