Michigan Business Luncheon Series

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Automotive Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly developed from a common boardroom buzzword to a fundamental technology behind many recent technological advancements. Learn what the automotive industry is doing in the AI space through the lens of its patent filings. Rich Christiansen, Partner of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP will present on his examination of AI patent filings and uncover how companies and countries are strategically developing its patent portfolio to help maintain dominance in this competitive industry.

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Agenda

10:45am Networking
11:00am Presentation
11:45am Q&A

About the Speaker

Rich Christiansen focuses his practice on patent prosecution and counseling for a broad range of technologies, including electronics, medical devices, software, clean technology, and mechanical devices. Rich has helped his clients design, build, and rejuvenate IP portfolios to achieve business and legal objectives. Rich's practice includes due diligence, clearance reviews, opinion work, licensing, and litigation.

Before launching his legal career, Rich was involved in the development of diesel injection systems at Siemens VDO and was a design engineer at Raytheon Missile System where he participated in the development and testing of a new weapon system.

About Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Kilpatrick Townsend is an international general practice law firm with more than 600 attorneys worldwide in 21 offices. Our internationally-renowned patent practice routinely advises clients in the development, protection, and capitalization of their patent portfolios. We help our clients navigate the patent landscape both offensively and defensively across many different areas. The depth and breadth of our global practice allow us to propose strategies that ensure our clients focus their resources on patent opportunities that maximize their return on investment. We have helped thousands of businesses harness the power of intellectual property to survive and thrive in today’s challenging business environment.

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About the Business Luncheon Series

Our recurring Michigan Business Luncheon Series is designed for the German-American business community in Michigan and the greater Midwest, and generously supported by our Michigan Business Luncheon Sponsors, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Rödl & Partner. At each Business Luncheon, you can learn from leading experts and connect directly with peers on topics that matter most to your business. Check out our Past Business Luncheons to learn more about the series and our previous speakers & topics.

About GACC Midwest

GACC Midwest provides German companies with market entry support, business development and a large professional German-American member network in the US. We are your reliable partner to foster connections between German and US businesses and to support growth among key industries such as manufacturing, automotive, energy, medical, F&B and beyond.