WilmerHale is a proud sponsor of The Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Institute. This event will provide a real-world discussion of developments across all areas of IP and tech law. The conference will equip participants with information on the latest developments in such areas as internet and mobile litigation, international IP, patent litigation, and privacy and data security. Attendees will hear from leaders in the technology arena as to what's going on with Cloud/SaaS, blockchain and cryptocurrency, the Internet of Things, software patents, digital marketing, connected privacy, and the practice of IP law.

WilmerHale Partner Ben Fernandez will moderate a panel titled “The PTO Speaks – Panel of SPEs” that will discuss:

• How to discuss an examiner with his/her SPE
• Trends in examination practice
• Roles and relationships of SPEs and practitioners
• Update on 101