USPTO held an anti-piracy symposium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, or virtually, to learn about the challenges posed by copyright piracy. Hear from legal experts about how to use digital technologies to combat piracy and trace the source of unauthorized content.
This program explored piracy issues affecting U.S. rights holders in industries like film, music, and publishing, and will include briefings on:
- Recent copyright case law
- The latest tools and techniques for investigating and addressing copyright piracy
- International copyright piracy updates
Learn more about the symposium in the Federal Register Notice published on December 10, 2024.
Agenda
Agenda subject to change
8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration and coffee
9 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome remarks
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Session 1: Insight from the courts – Top cases from the past year and what we’re watching
Speakers:
- Judge Leonie Brinkema, United States District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- Vasantha Rao, Trial Attorney, Department of Justice, Computer Crimes and Intellectual Property Section
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – Noon Session 2: Trends in piracy and piracy prevention
Speakers:
- Marissa Bostick, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Litigation, Motion Picture Association
- Andy Chatterley, CEO and Co-Founder, MUSO
- Steven Hawley, Founder, Piracy Monitor
- Lui Simpson, Executive Vice President, Global Policy, Association of American Publishers
Moderator:
- Holly Lance, Attorney Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Noon – 1 p.m. Working lunch
Keynote speaker:
- Linda Raschke, Bestselling author and financier
1 – 2 p.m. Session 3: Strategies for success in targeting pirates
Speakers:
- Michael Christin, Trial Attorney, Department of Justice, Computer Crimes and Intellectual Property Section
- Sean Sullivan, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Moderator:
- Holly Lance, Attorney Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
2 – 3 p.m. Session 4: International developments of note
Speakers:
- Marissa Bostick, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Litigation, Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Kendra Ervin, Vice President, Head of Global Litigation and Enforcement, IP House
- Peter Mehravari, Director of Policy and Legal Affairs, International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA)
Moderator:
- Ameen Imam, Attorney Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
3 – 3:30 p.m. Coffee and networking
Contact us
For more information or questions, please email Holly.Lance@uspto.gov at the USPTO's Office of Policy and International Affairs.
Accessibility accommodation
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