1-1:05 p.m. Welcome
David Gerk, Acting Senior Patent Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs
1:05–1:20 p.m. Opening remarks
Coke Stewart, performing the functions and duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the USPTO
1:20–1:40 p.m. Session 1: Beyond the USPTO: design trends and developments around the globe
Courtney Stopp, patent attorney, Office of Policy and International Affairs
1:40–1:50 p.m. Session 1 Q&A*
1:50-2:10 p.m. Session 2: Industrial design developments in international forums
Mary Critharis, Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs
2:10–2:20 p.m. Session 2 Q&A*
2:20–2:45 p.m. Session 3: Modernizing industrial design protection for new technologies
David Gerk, Acting Senior Patent Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs
2:45–2:55 p.m. Session 3 Q&A*
2:55–3 p.m. Closing
* Q&A sessions involving interactive discussion with speakers and attendees
