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SUMMARY:AI Implementation in Business | Chicago
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SUMMARY:Owning Your Advantage: Practical IP Strategies for AI Startups
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DESCRIPTION:​As AI transforms every industry\, intellectual property is 
 becoming critical to startup success. \n​Join legal experts\, investors\
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 \, including patents\, proprietary data and models\, AI-generated content\
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 , transactional work\, and portfolio management. She is recognized by Inte
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 \, and as an Illinois Super Lawyer. She often serves as lead attorney on h
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SUMMARY:General Body Meeting and Open House
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