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Ice, Grit, and Laughter: A Fun Evening with Jane Channell
The night featured two guest speakers: Jane Channell, a two-time Canadian Olympian in Skeleton, and Megan F. Raymond, recognized as one of the Top 50 women PTAB practitioners.
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Jun 22 min read


Shifting Your Mindset: A Book Review of Think Remarkable
Think Remarkable was like a breath of fresh air for me.
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Jun 23 min read


New Peep: Brenna Holland
Brenna obtained her B.S. in Public Heath from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
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Jun 21 min read


New Peep: Ethan Wo
Ethan Wo is a civil engineering graduate that wants to pursue a career in the field of law.
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May 111 min read


New Peep: Eli Chan
Eli Chan is an undergraduate student at the University of Santa Barbara studying Biology with a focus on pursuing a career in intellectual property law.
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May 111 min read


Hiking the Cinque Terre
The view of the Mediterranean and the village itself were so beautiful it was worth every exhausting step.
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May 112 min read


Balance in Today’s Workplace Leadership: A Book Review and Reflection of Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Kim Scott’s Radical Candor is a practical guide for leaders seeking to foster strong, honest relationships with their teams.
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May 112 min read


New Peep: Ella Bump, Litigation Assistant for VPG
Meet Ella Bump, aka "Bagel", who is joining the VP Gateway team as a Litigation Assistant.
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Apr 11 min read


Shield Your Spark: A Book Review of You Are an IP Company
I now recognize the value of safeguarding my ideas and viewing opportunities through the lens of IP protection.
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Apr 12 min read


Braving the Stage: Unlocking Growth Through Leadership
Moderating the panel at the at the PTAB Bar Association 2025 Annual Conference symbolized a personal transformation for me.
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Apr 13 min read


Defending My Thesis
To foster growth in intercultural communication, it is critical to be open-minded about other people’s experiences.
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Mar 34 min read


Literary Lounge Recap: The Ethical Imperative with Andrew C.M. Cooper
VPG's fireside chat with Andrew C.M. Cooper, author of The Ethical Imperative: Leading with Conscience to Shape the Future of Business.
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Mar 31 min read


Our Vision for 2025
January 2, 2025 marks five years of VPG. Happy 5th birthday to my creation, VPG, the virtual gateway to professionals in the patent...
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Jan 82 min read


New Year, New Priorities
I am excited for this new year and all of its possibilities.
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Jan 22 min read


Book Review: Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up
Speak-Up Culture is an essential read for building environments where people feel empowered to share their perspectives.
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Dec 5, 20243 min read


My Reflection on Six Riffs from Seth Godin’s new book: This is Strategy: Make Better Plans
I wanted to share some pivotal moments and insights from the last five years of building Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG).
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Dec 5, 20244 min read


Miya: Mentoring the Next Generation
There are people we meet on our journey who inspire us to reach for more than we ever thought possible.
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Nov 2, 20243 min read


Embracing a Speak-Up Culture: Redefining Generational Perceptions and Boundaries in the Workplace
Instead of labeling Gen Z as “job-hoppers” or “difficult,” employers should focus on understanding their motivations and aspirations.
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Nov 2, 20246 min read


A Review of Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant
Potential is truly found by developing, learning, and constant perseverance.
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Nov 2, 20243 min read


Calculating Success: My Reflections as a Senior
Although college had its share of challenges, these experiences ultimately opened doors to other exciting opportunities.
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Oct 1, 20242 min read
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