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​​Join us to navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence and patent law, and to discuss how legal frameworks are adapting to technological advancements.

​​This event is hosted by the American Patent Agency, InvoCons, Qlay and Open Network Lab.

​Guest Speakers

​​Stephen Hou is the Vice President & COO of the American Patent Agency. He has practiced patent prosecution for law firms in Boston and San Francisco, where he counsels tech startups on patent portfolio development, patent drafting, and patent prosecution. He has taught seminars on patent law and strategy at Cornell University, Harvard Medical School, the London School of Economics, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), New York University, and the Wharton School, as well as at premier universities in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.

​​Stephen graduated Phi Beta Kappa with four undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering (EE), all from MIT, where he conducted master's and doctoral research in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and taught courses in digital signal processing. He earned the President Paul E. Gray Award for Excellence in Research and the Goodwin Medal, MIT's highest honor for excellence in teaching by a graduate student. Stephen received his law degree from the New York University School of Law, where he was a Dean's Award Scholar and an InSITE Fellow, advising startup companies and venture capitalists on patents, technology, and entrepreneurship. He is an alumnus of the International Patent Drafting Training Program hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations (UN) agency based in Geneva, Switzerland.

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​Rajesh Singh is CEO of InvoCons a US based IP service provider organization, where he continues to drive innovation and operational excellence in the IP domain.

​Rajesh is a seasoned IP professional with over 28 years of experience in the intellectual property consulting industry, backed by dual Master’s degrees in Computer Science. He brings cross-functional expertise in IP client relations, process optimization, and business strategy, with deep knowledge spanning the entire IP lifecycle including prosecution, licensing, litigation, strategic consulting, and IPMS implementation.

​As Vice President of Operations at CPA Global, he led the successful delivery of hundreds of high-value patent search and analytics projects. His unmatched attention to detail, quality focus, and exceptional time management consistently deliver results in high-pressure environments. Rajesh spent five impactful years with Microsoft’s IP division before going on to shape IP best practices for both global enterprises like Samsung, LG and emerging startups across the US, Europe and India.

​Following his tenure at CPA Global, Rajesh co-founded Parintek Innovations, an IP software and services company with a global footprint across India, South Korea, and the United States. He is also the co-author of the book "Unfolding Intellectual Property Rights".

​Agenda

• ​5​​:00 - 5:30 pm: Registration and Networking w/ Food and Drinks!​

• ​5:30 - 5:45 pm: Host Introductions

• ​5:45 - 6:30 pm: Presentations on "Artificial Intelligence and Patent Law" by ​Stephen Hou and Rajesh Singh

• ​6:30 - 7:00 pm: Networking

​​​Hosts

​American Patent Agency focuses on drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents for tech startups seeking patent protection for their inventions and counseling them on patent strategy. Our clients span a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, blockchain, computer networking, electronics, fintech, medical devices, nuclear engineering, robotics, semiconductor devices, and wireless communications. We are always thrilled to connect with the next generation of innovators, investors, accelerators, and incubators.

​InvoCons is committed to empowering individuals, startups, established businesses, and law firms to harness the full potential of intellectual property (IP) to fuel growth and success. Our global footprint spans the USA, India, Europe, Israel, South Korea, Japan, China, and Australia, allowing us to provide strategic IP support across key innovation hubs worldwide. Our team comprises seasoned IP specialists with an average of over 15 years of experience in the industry. Trained by distinguished US patent attorneys and experts from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), we bring unparalleled knowledge and insight to every client engagement. Our expertise spans patent strategy, trademark protection, and comprehensive IP management, ensuring that your innovations receive the protection and recognition they deserve.

​​​Qlay is a San Francisco-based tech startup that is revolutionizing the engineering recruitment process with advanced AI-driven solutions. Its products include intelligent CV screening systems that truly understand the content of resumes and job descriptions (beyond simple keyword matching), interactive AI interviewers, automated coding assessments, AI-powered proctoring solutions designed to detect cheating and ensure candidate authenticity, and a talent market place for pre-vetted global engineer. Book a quick intro call to learn how to scale your development without ruining your cash flow!

​​Open Network Lab (OnLab) is a seed accelerator program run by the Digital Garage Group. There are 2 batches a year with an investment of $100K.

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