Speakers
Leticia Caminero
Intellectual Property Expert and Host of Intangiblia
Leticia Caminero is an international intellectual property expert and strategic communicator with over 15 years of experience advising global institutions, creators, and organizations on the protection and strategic use of intangible assets. She is also the host of Intangiblia, a podcast that explores global IP trends through storytelling, legal insight, and real-world case studies.
Leticia’s legal career spans roles within international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Trade Organization (WTO). She has led communications and legal enablement projects, helped shape brand and IP strategies, and developed flagship storytelling platforms.
Her private sector background includes co-founding a boutique IP law firm and managing an IP department in a leading law firm. Her work has involved complex trademark portfolios, cross-border legal strategies, client advisory, and dispute resolution, including serving as an arbitrator and domain name panelist.
Leticia holds a Master of Law (LL.M.) from the University of Cambridge, specializing in intellectual property, WTO law, and international environmental law, as well as a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Magna Cum Laude, from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Through her podcast Intangiblia, Leticia brings IP law into public conversation by highlighting its role in technology, fashion, AI, cultural heritage, and business. Her work blends legal clarity with cultural relevance, making her a trusted voice in the evolving global IP landscape.
Ana Cisneros
IP specialized counsel
Ana Cisneros is an intellectual property specialist with over 21 years of experience advising international companies on strategic, adaptive IP solutions. She currently works as an Advanced AI Trainer on a grounding project, applying her legal expertise to enhance the contextual accuracy of AI systems.
Educated at the Swiss school in Mexico City, she is fluent in Spanish, German, and English, with a conversational level of French. Her work reflects a strong commitment to cultural preservation, including research on protecting traditional knowledge. She has spoken before legal authorities and academic audiences on IP topics and is known for making complex legal concepts accessible and relevant across sectors.
Crystal Dubois
Attorney-at-law, Senior Associate at Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm
Crystal Dubois is an Attorney-at-Law at Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm, advising clients on emerging technologies and innovation law. As a Certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), she provides strategic legal advice on AI regulatory compliance, data protection, Web 3 and blockchain projects, intellectual property protection, and fintech regulation.
With a unique background bridging law and business, Crystal previously worked as a digital strategist in London's media-tech sector and as a data protection specialist in pharmaceuticals. She holds law degrees from the Universities of Lausanne and Geneva and a Master's in Management from Cambridge Judge Business School, enabling her to deliver commercially-savvy legal solutions across technology law, corporate structuring, and litigation.
From startups to multinational corporations across various sectors, Crystal provides the strategic legal guidance businesses need to succeed in today's complex regulatory environment.
Francesco Pagano
Senior Partner at JAKALA
Francesco Pagano has 25+ years of experience in marketing and sales at a global, regional, and national level, for consumer and fashion/luxury corporations and start-ups. He is a Senior Partner for an international MarTech consultancy, a contributor for Il Sole 24 Ore, a shareholder and an advisor for five start-ups. He is an expert in leadership and high-tech topics, such as Web 3, blockchain, and AI.
Raphaël Molina
Partner and Co-founder at INFLUXIO
Raphaël Molina is a Paris Bar lawyer, partner, and co-founder of INFLUXIO. He specializes in influence, advertising, audiovisual, and music law, with strong expertise in intellectual property, business, and corporate law. He advises and defends clients ranging from major corporations to start-ups, both in France and internationally. Raphaël contributed to drafting the French “influencers” law of June 9, 2023, advising the deputies in charge. He previously worked in leading French and international firms in Luxembourg and Vietnam. He holds a Master’s in International Business Law from Paris II Panthéon-Assas and speaks French and English
Rui Duarte
Managing Director, Loop Future Switzerland
Rui Duarte is Managing Director of Loop Future Switzerland (DACH) and Director of AI Governance at RegHorizon, the house of the AI Policy Summit. He is a member of the Diplomatic Courier’s World in 2050 Brain Trust and serves on the GAFAI Policy & Regulation Executive Office. A former Member of Parliament in Portugal with over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and diplomacy, Rui speaks internationally on AI governance, ethics, and the future of technology.
Heidrun Wechter-Essig
Board Member, Board Advisor and former Managing Director, Group CFO
Heidrun Wechter-Essig is a Senior Board Advisor, investor, and former global and regional CFO with extensive experience at Procter & Gamble, Wella (Coty), and private equity-backed companies. She offers deep expertise across all areas of finance, M&A, strategy, transformation, and technology-enabled value creation, having successfully steered numerous M&A projects and brand launches throughout her career.
Currently, Heidrun collaborates with leading Private Equity and Venture Funds to accelerate value creation in consumer goods and luxury companies through the targeted deployment of advanced technologies. She also serves on four advisory boards (three AI-powered companies and one climate tech corporation), where she helps bridge cutting-edge innovation with hands-on corporate and operational experience.
Heidrun holds an MBA in Finance and Operations from the Kelley School of Business (USA), along with certificates in Board Governance (University of St. Gallen), AI & Blockchain Strategy (MIT), and Cybersecurity Governance (Harvard).
Reimagining Intellectual Property in the Age of Luxury Tech
Program Overview
Discussion Structure:
Four integrated themes, each with approximately 13–14 minutes of discussion followed by a 10-minute open Q&A.
11:00 – 11:05 | Opening Remarks
- Welcome by moderator
- Context-setting: the evolution of IP from traditional protection to dynamic digital strategy
- Overview of the session structure and engagement format
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11:05 – 12:05 | Expert Panel Discussion (60 minutes)
Theme 1: Digital Personas and Synthetic Brand Voices
- Legal considerations around virtual influencers, AI avatars, and cloned brand voices
- Can brands protect emotional tone, likeness, or synthetic presence?
- Limitations of current frameworks (e.g., U.S. law does not protect voice alone)
Theme 2: Virtual Fashion, NFTs, and Digital Twins
- Protecting luxury assets that exist exclusively or simultaneously in digital form
- Trademark and design strategies for digital fashion, wearables, and NFTs
- Key cases: Gucci Virtual 25, Balenciaga x Fortnite, MetaBirkin
Theme 3: AI-Generated Design in Luxury Goods
- The use of generative AI in product development
- Copyright limitations on AI-authored works and the need for human intervention
- Design protection and co-authorship approaches in watches, jewelry, and apparel
Theme 4: Blockchain and Anti-Counterfeiting
- Using blockchain and NFTs for provenance and authentication
- Brand protection strategies against digital and physical counterfeiters
- Coordination across IP, supply chain, and regulatory frameworks
Audience Q&A
- Moderated open floor for strategic questions and reflections
12:05 – 12:30 | Strategic Speed Networking Session
- Format: 3 rounds of structured peer dialogue
- Structure: Attendees rotate every 6–7 minutes to meet a new partner or small group
- Materials: Printed prompt cards and name badge role tags (optional)
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Instructions to Participants:
The final portion of the program consists of a structured networking activity designed to facilitate focused peer-to-peer dialogue across the luxury, legal, and innovation sectors. Participants will take part in three short conversation rounds, each guided by a strategic prompt related to the session’s core themes. The objective is to encourage the exchange of insights and experiences in a concise, reflective format. Participants are encouraged to approach each conversation with clarity and openness, prioritizing thoughtful discussion over promotional exchanges.
Round 1 Prompt:
What does “value” mean today when so many luxury assets are intangible?
Round 2 Prompt:
What IP or innovation challenge do you believe most brands are underestimating?
Round 3 Prompt:
How do you see your organization adapting to the digital shift in brand protection and consumer experience?
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Closing Reflection (2–3 minutes):
- Attendees are invited to note one key idea or contact to follow up on.
- Moderator thanks participants and encourages continued dialogue throughout the day.
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Intangiblia is a podcast that explores the intersection of intellectual property, innovation, and creativity. Through real-world cases and expert insights, the series examines how ideas are protected, challenged, and transformed across various industries, including technology, fashion, entertainment, and artificial intelligence.
