In this session, Alec Schibanoff (Vice President at IPOfferings) discusses how proactive patent hygiene can strengthen your IP portfolio and support successful patent assertion. Learn who can place liens on your patents, what due diligence should be conducted with respect to the LLCs that hold patents and glean tips related to patent marking.

In this session, Daniel Fleisher (Senior Associate at Hamilton, Brook et al.) shares practical guidance on how to draft and prosecute patents with enforceability in mind. Gain insight into drafting strategies for background and descriptions sections, claims language, and prosecution techniques that strengthen your patents against future challenges and maximize enforceable value.

In this session, Jennifer Ying (Partner at Morris Nichols et al.) walks you through the key stages of the patent litigation process. From pre-filing investigations to case management and from summary judgment to post-trial motions, gain an in-depth understanding of how litigation unfolds, what strategic decisions are made, and how to navigate complex legal terrain in patent enforcement.

Robert Hart (Co-Founder at AddyHart P.C.) delves into advanced tactics used in high-stakes patent litigation. This session explores strategic positioning, venue selection and local rules, and leveraging legal procedures to gain an advantage in complex IP disputes. Insight is shared with respect to NDAs related to settlement discussions.

Steven C. Carlson (Partner at Robins Kaplan LLP.) explores how Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) reshapes cross-border litigation strategy. Learn how to leverage the UPC for broader enforcement, minimize litigation costs, and address jurisdictional challenges in European patent disputes. Don’t miss the discussion on seizure actions.

Michael O’Shea (Founder at The O’Shea Firm) and Aaric Eisenstein (Founder & Managing Member at ASE Monetization) discuss everything from exclusive review periods to expense sharing, from authority to settle to disclosure of party interests and from handling of invalidity challenges to interest calculations.

In this forward-looking session, Paul Morinville (Executive Director at SPARK US Innovation) examines current legislative proposals and their potential impact on patent enforceability. Understand how changes in U.S. patent law could reshape the landscape for innovators, investors, and IP enforcement strategies.

This session explores the evolving role of injunctive relief in patent enforcement. John Jarosz (Managing Principal at Analysis Group), Craig Thompson (COO at Unified Patents) and Jonathan Stroud (General Counsel at United Patents) discuss when and how injunctions can be effectively pursued, the strategic benefits and limitations of injunctive remedies, and how recent legal trends have influenced their availability in both U.S. and global contexts.

In this session, Dr. Yuan Tian (Vice-President at Analysis Group) provides an expert look into the preparation of preliminary damages projections in patent cases. Learn how early-stage damages assessments are constructed, what data inputs are required, and how projections inform litigation strategy and settlement discussions. Dr. Yuan shares his knowledge of the Panduit Factors, hedonic regression, forward citations and SEPs and FRAND precedents in arriving at preliminary damages calculations.

In this session, Tom McGahee (Vice President at Analysis Group) and Dr. Jon Putnam (Principal at Competition Dynamics) discuss recent legal, economic, and policy developments that are shaping how reasonable royalty damages are assessed. Learn how evolving standards, court rulings, and economic models influence damages calculations in patent litigation today. Special focus shines on the EcoFactor v. Google and VLSI v. Intel cases as well as hedonic regression.

This session explores recent trends and legal decisions affecting the calculation of lost profits in patent litigation. Dr. DeForest McDuff (Managing Director, Insight Economics) and Ryan Penkowski (Managing Director, Insight Economics) break down the criteria for proving lost profits, new economic modelling techniques, and how evolving case law impacts damages recovery. Cases under review include the WesterGeco case and Mentor Graphics v. EVE-USE.

Greg Pinsonneault (CEO at LitiNomics) and Dr. Ratib Ali (Economist at Competition Dynamics) examine key developments in how damages are assessed in design patent cases. From total profit rules to recent judicial interpretations, this session explores the evolving framework for valuing and enforcing design patent rights. Specific discussion points include non-obviousness, convoy sales, apportionment and treble damages.

This session explores recent legal and economic developments in trade secret misappropriation cases. Dr. Rasmus Jorgensen (Director at NERA) and Brian Segers (Managing Director at Coherent Economics) provide insight into evolving legal standards, valuation methodologies, and the economic complexities involved in quantifying damages from trade secret misappropriation. This session delves into unjust enrichment, calculating damages sustained at pre-revenue firms and the Insulet v. EOFlow decision.

In this session, Jim Gale and Barry Golob (both Co-Chair – Intellectual Property Litigation at Cozen O’Connor) examine the role of mediation in resolving patent disputes. Discover how early alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can save time, reduce costs, and create more flexible outcomes in IP litigation. Learn practical tips for preparing briefs, opening statements, Memoranda of Understanding and structuring settlements.

In this interactive-style session, Carla Mulhern (Senior Advisor at Analysis Group) and Dr. Jennifer Vanderhart (Managing Director at Secretariat) answer key questions surrounding patent damages—from current challenges in valuation to expert witness strategy. Their insights reflect decades of experience advising in high-profile IP cases, offering attendees valuable takeaways from both legal and economic perspectives.