Kelly McManus is the Director of Client Relations at CPI, where she leads the Client Relations team and brings over 14 years of expertise in intellectual property (IP) management. With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding patent and trademark portfolios, Kelly works closely with organizations worldwide to streamline operations, enhance data quality, reduce risk, and boost revenue. She continually advises on best practices, ensuring clients remain competitive in evolving markets. Throughout her tenure, Kelly has been instrumental in refining CPI’s client support strategies and product development to meet the needs of a global client base. Her collaborative leadership and technical expertise have established her as a trusted partner in navigating complex IP challenges and building strong, lasting client relationships.
Outside counsel costs are rising, but how far should we go with automation, AI, and data integrations to rein them in? In this interactive debate, we’ll tackle the trade-offs between cost savings and risk management, exploring how technology can streamline portfolio reviews, clean data automatically, and reduce the hours billed for administrative work — all without compromising quality. You’ll leave with practical, real-world ideas and a clearer sense of where you draw the line between efficiency and oversight.
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