WITI Connect & Collaborate �" IP Strategy for the Workforce: Innovation, Trust & Influence


Join us for WITI’s weekly Connect & Collaborate session featuring Raymond Hegarty, one of the world’s leading intellectual property strategists and author of Billion Dollar IP Strategy.

AI is transforming how we work, create, and compete �" but one critical question remains: who actually owns what AI helps build? As policies shift and courts continue to interpret the rules, understanding intellectual property in the age of AI has become essential for founders, executives, investors, and technology professionals.

In this session, Raymond will break down the rapidly evolving IP landscape and what the latest policy changes mean for innovation, competitive advantage, and long-term value creation. Drawing on experience from more than $3 billion in real-world IP transactions, he will provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

What We’ll Cover:
• What recent USPTO policy shifts mean for AI-driven companies and professionals
• How to use AI tools without unintentionally giving away your IP rights
• Why trade secrets may be becoming more important than patents
• Hidden IP risks that can derail funding rounds and exits
• Practical ways to build and protect intangible value in today’s innovation economy

Agenda:
10:00�"11:00 AM PT �" Breakout Rooms (Connect & Community Conversations)
11:00�"12:00 PM PT �" Featured Program with Raymond Hegarty

Come connect with the WITI community and gain practical insight into one of the most important strategic issues shaping the future of work and innovation.