About this Event
Our 2026 IP Palooza will explore the cutting edge of innovation and law, from AI’s impact on copyright, contracting, and ethics to the latest developments in patent prosecution, litigation, and case law. Leading firms including Baker McKenzie, Barnes & Thornburg, Fish & Richardson, Foley & Lardner, Kilpatrick, Marshall Gerstein, and McGuireWoods will highlight key developments shaping the future of IP—from AI to fundamental changes in USPTO leadership. Please join us to explore the intersection of innovation and law while gaining practical takeaways to navigate today’s rapidly evolving IP landscape. The event concludes with a reception at 5:00 PM, providing an excellent opportunity to network with your peers.
7 hours of NC CLE credit has been applied for, including 6 General credits and 1 Ethics credit
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
IP Palooza - A Deep Dive Into AI and IP
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome Remarks
🕑: 09:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Trends and Issues in IP Law: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
Host: Barnes & Thornburg
Info: Amy Fix – Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Practice Unit Leader;
Aisha Hasan – Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
🕑: 10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Patent Prosecution and Litigation Defense in the USPTO’s New Era
Host: Fish & Richardson
Info: Brian Livedalen - Principal, Fish & Richardson; Kristi Sawert - Principal, Fish & Richardson; Timothy Riffe - Principal, Fish & Richardson
🕑: 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law
Host: McGuireWoods
Info: Kyle Smith – Associate, McGuireWoods
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:50 PM
AI Contracting: Negotiation Pain Points and Organizational Readiness
Host: Baker McKenzie
Info: Keo McKenzie - Partner, Intellectual Property & Technology, Baker McKenzie;
Cristina Messerschmidt - Senior Associate, Privacy & Security, Baker McKenzie;
Kim Maney – Associate General Counsel, GSK
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:50 PM
Review of Patent Case Law - 2025 Cases and Implications for In-House Counsel
Host: Kilpatrick
Info: Steve Gardner – Partner, Kilpatrick
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Trends in Patent Law: Biotech/Life Sciences and AI/Computer Tech. Perspectives
Host: Marshall Gerstein
Info: Josh Elliott - Partner, Marshall Gerstein; Randy Rueth - Partner, Marshall Gerstein
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
AI Law Unleashed: Navigating the Ethical Frontier
Host: Foley & Lardner
Info: Chanley Howell – Partner, Foley & Lardner
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Reception
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, United States
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