Thursday, June 11th 8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern
Our special guest this week, Sadaf Abdullah, Senior Director, Licensing at InterDigital will present on:
From FRAND Fights to Forum Shifts: The New Era of Global Patent Litigation
Global patent disputes are evolving fast and the effects on licensing strategy and deal-making are important. This webinar explores the latest developments in cross-border litigation, from shifting forum preferences and anti-suit injunction battles to the growing influence of international courts. We will talk about the effect of these developments on licensors and licensees and the increasing attractiveness of ADR for global patent disputes.
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Our presenter:
Sadaf Abdullah is Senior Director, Licensing at InterDigital. In her role, she leads the strategy and execution of licensing programs for a portfolio of cutting-edge cellular, wireless, video, and other technologies used by companies worldwide. She conducts negotiations with global counterparties, structures licensing deals that reflect the value of InterDigital’s technologies (including 4G, 5G, and beyond), and helps shape approaches to FRAND compliance in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Prior to joining InterDigital, she was Director of IP Rights and Licensing at Ericsson.
Earlier in her career, Sadaf was a Partner at IP litigation boutique Skiermont Derby LLP in Dallas and a Senior Associate at Wilmer Hale LLP in New York City. In those roles, she tried patent cases, handled appeals, and closed IP transactions.
Sadaf earned her law degree from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate from Duke University. In addition to her law practice, Sadaf has been an adjunct law professor since 2016, teaching courses in intellectual property law as well as employment law. She has taught at the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law as well as Collin College.
Sadaf is an active member of the Podium and the Legal Network for Gender Equity, National Women’s Law Center. She also holds several board positions in her community, including with several Parent-Teacher Organizations and her neighborhood HOA.
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