Geospatial Technology and Spatial Thinking in IP and Trade Secret Litigation: Evidence, Analysis, and Risk

Paul Keller | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Paul B. Keller is a partner at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, where he focuses on intellectual property litigation with an emphasis on trade secret disputes, complex technology matters, and cross-border enforcement. He represents clients in federal and state courts across the United States in cases involving misappropriation, unfair competition, and emerging technology issues. Paul regularly advises companies on protecting proprietary information, managing litigation risk, and navigating disputes involving data-driven technologies. He is a frequent speaker on IP litigation trends and the intersection of technology and law.

Joseph Kerski | Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. GISP

Joseph Kerski is a geographer with a focus on analyzing change over space and time across multiple fields of study. His research examines the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in education. He has served as the president of the National Council for Geographic Education and has given two TED Talks on “The Whys of Where.” He holds three degrees in geography (BA, MA, PhD) and has worked as a geographer across five major sectors, including as an independent consultant; in government (NOAA, US Census Bureau, USGS); in academia (University of Minnesota, Harrisburg Area Community College, Penn State University, Sinte Gleska University, University of Denver, and others); in private industry (as Education Manager for Esri); and in nonprofit organizations (with roles in geography and education associations).

Joseph has authored over 100 chapters and articles and produced 200 podcasts on GIS, education, space, place, and related topics. He has visited more than 350 schools, and 400 universities worldwide and regularly conducts professional development for educators. He has created over 7,000 videos, 2,500 lessons, 1,500 blog essays, and authored 12 books, including Interpreting Our World, Spatial Thinking in Environmental Contexts, Essentials of the Environment, Spatial Mathematics, Tribal GIS, International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning, and The GIS Guide to Public Domain Data. As a lifelong learner, he continues to seek mentors, partners, and collaborators.

Session I – Geospatial Technology in IP and Trade Secret Litigation | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

• Use of geospatial data: GPS, mapping tools, satellite imagery, and geofencing in IP and trade secret litigation
• Discovery, authentication, and admissibility issues: Considerations involving location-based evidence
• Leveraging geospatial evidence: Establishing access, misappropriation, competitive activity, and damages
• Risk mitigation and compliance considerations: Geospatial data collection and use

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

Session II – Spatial Thinking and Geospatial Data in Practice: Insights, Innovation, and Impact | 2:10pm – 3:10pm

• What are the geospatial technologies?
• Why do they matter to society?
• What are the key forces and trends that have transformed and will continue to shape geospatial technologies in this decade?
• What skills are needed for success in geospatial technologies and how can you gain these skills?