AI Innovations: Let’s Chat IP (Intellectual Property) about ChatGPT
When
March 12, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Where
Online
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: Join Us to Learn How to Navigate IP Ownership, Protection, and AI Use Policies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly transforming the innovation process, and it’s reshaping the landscape of intellectual property (IP) law. As AI tools and models evolve, questions about IP ownership, protection strategies, and responsible AI use policies become increasingly urgent and complex.
Join us for a dynamic, expert-led session that will help you cut through the uncertainty and make savvy decisions in the AI era. Our speakers will draw on deep experience advising technology companies, startups, and research institutions on patent strategy, copyright issues, and IP risk management in the context of AI.
What You’ll Learn
In this session, we’ll explore:
- AI and IP Protectability: Can AI engines, systems, and outputs be protected under patents, copyrights, or as trade secret laws?
- Training Data and IP Compliance: How should data collections be curated, managed, and vetted to support AI model training while respecting IP rights?
- Corporate AI Policies: What are leading software development companies doing today to govern responsible use of AI tools?
Featured Speakers
Christopher Cianciolo — Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, Marvell Technology
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Christopher is Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Marvell Technology, where he advises on IP strategy and protection for semiconductor and data infrastructure technologies. With responsibility for managing patent portfolios, freedom-to-operate evaluations, and licensing issues, he helps bridge legal, technical, and business teams to support innovation in high-performance computing, storage, networking, and AI-related hardware systems.
Mary Lou Wakimura — Principal & Chair of the Board of Directors, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds
Biography
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With over 40 years of experience in intellectual property law, Mary Lou helps clients develop strong IP strategies across a wide range of technologies, including AI/machine learning, imaging systems, polymer processing control systems, and bioinformatics. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, among others, for her leadership and impact in the IP field.
Keith Wood — Counsel, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds
Biography
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Keith brings more than 25 years of intellectual property experience with a focus on patent prosecution, inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, and global IP strategy. He advises clients on managing patent portfolios, securing worldwide rights, and navigating complex IP challenges in technology-rich environments. Keith is the Vice President of the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association (BIPLA).