2026 IP Transactions Bootcamp

Join Us February 12, 2026

AIPLA's IP Transactions Committee is hosting an IP Transactions Bootcamp immediately following the AUTM Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA.  The AUTM Annual Meeting is a comprehensive program for University Technology Managers.  For more information, visit their Conference website. 

What to Expect

This in-person-only bootcamp is designed to provide practical insights and strategies for professionals working in intellectual property transactions. The day features a comprehensive agenda including:

• Panels and CLE Sessions: Learn about Working with Tech Transfer Offices, Strategies for successful collaborations between nonprofits and industry, and Protecting and monetizing an AI asset.
• Drafting and Negotiating Tips: Get practical advice on drafting and negotiating strategic collaboration and license agreements.
• Hands-on Workshop: Participate in a Mock licensing negotiation to put your skills to the test.
• Networking: Conclude the day with a dedicated Networking reception.

The cost to attend is $145 per person for AIPLA and AUTM members, which includes breakfast/coffee breaks and the networking reception (lunch is not provided).  Non-member (either AIPLA or AUTM) - $595

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Thank you to our sponsors!

If you would like to sponsor this event, please email Lisa Beller for more information.

Registration

The cost to attend is $145 per person for AIPLA and AUTM members, which includes breakfast/coffee breaks and the networking reception (lunch is not provided).  Non-member (either AIPLA or AUTM) - $595

AIPLA Student Members: $25

AUTM members must use this form to register to receive AIPLA member pricing.

Venue Details

Sheraton Grand Seattle Hotel
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Speakers

• Weiner, Conna A.

  JAMS | Mediator and Arbitrator

  Conna A. Weiner, Esq., FCIArb brings to her U.S. and international mediation and arbitration practice a unique combination of litigation, transactional and in-house experience after roles with internationally known outside counsel and multinational life sciences (pharmaceuticals, medical device, diagnostics, vaccines and other therapeutics) and health care companies. She has extensive experience mediating and arbitrating (in-person and virtually) complex general commercial cases in the U.S. and internationally, as well as franchise and employment matters, and serves as a sole arbitrator, neutral party-appointed arbitrator on three member panels and as the chair of arbitration tribunals with many of the major ADR providers.
• Ergmann, Jessica

  Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard's Office of Strategic Alliances | Associate Director

  Jess Ergmann is an IP and transactional attorney currently serving as the Associate Director of OSAP Legal at Broad where she focuses on negotiating strategic collaboration and license agreements, developing innovative IP strategies, and managing legal operations. With 15 years of experience, Jess is deeply passionate about supporting the development and commercialization of life-saving medical technologies, a focus reflected in her history of developing business-focused IP strategies for both early-stage and large, global life sciences companies. She is also actively involved with AIPLA, where she serves as the Vice Chair of the IP Transactions Committee.
• Herman, Michele

  JusTech Law, PLLC | Founder

  Michele’s practice at JusTech Law focuses exclusively on legal and business issues affecting technology development and commercialization such as technology standards, open source software, and intellectual property transactions.
• Gosse, David

  Nokia | Senior Licensing Attorney

  David Gosse manages and resolves complex patent disputes for Nokia, leveraging his expertise in patent law and litigation. He negotiates agreements including pre-litigation resolutions and litigation settlements, regularly representing Nokia in mediation proceedings.
• Lee, Dustin

  University of Maryland, Baltimore Office of Technology Transfer | Senior Patent Attorney

  Dustin Lee is a Senior Patent Attorney specializing in medical devices, software, and emerging technologies. Additionally, Dustin manages UMB’s Medical Device Prototype Lab. He was an engineer and patent attorney in private practice before joining the Office of Technology Transfer.
• Narasimhan, Dev

  Patent Attorney

  Dev Narasimhan is a registered patent attorney (70,051) with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Biomedical Engineering, specializing in Biomaterials and Cell and Tissue Engineering. Dev also has extensive experience as an in-house attorney, where he worked with inventors and stakeholders to obtain global patent protection and counseled on patent matters.
• Jackson, Jeff

  University of California, Santa Cruz | Director of Innovation Transfer

  Jeff Jackson has been the Director of Innovation Transfer at the University of California, Santa Cruz for the past eight years and leads the university’s efforts in invention intake, IP protection, IP policy drafting, review, and compliance, licensing, and (most relevant for this topic) collaborative research agreements. Jeff has over 18 years of experience in academic tech transfer including roles at Oregon Health & Science University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.
• Casey, Bill

  Johnson & Johnson | Senior Patent Counsel

  Bill Casey is Senior Patent Counsel, Transactions and leads the Research & Academic Partnerships team for the Innovative Medicines business at Johnson & Johnson. In these roles, Bill supports a range of strategic transactions, including licenses, research collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as a range of R&D discovery and preclinical agreements with universities, non-profits and government research institutions, to secure rights to innovative medicines in support of Johnson & Johnson’s efforts to develop life-changing and life-saving healthcare solutions for patients.
• Smith, DeAnn

  Foley Hoag | Partner

  DeAnn Smith provides worldwide strategic patent counseling to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and academic and research institutions. She advises on matters relating to intellectual property portfolio strategy, including development, management and enforcement of intellectual assets.
• Reilly, Jay

  Foley Hoag | Partner

  Jay Reilly is a seasoned transactional and corporate advisor with deep experience serving clients across the life sciences and high-tech industries. He represents biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic, and digital health companies—as well as universities and nonprofits—in complex strategic transactions, licensing and collaboration agreements, venture financing and mergers and acquisitions. His work spans both domestic and international markets.
• Robertson, Ragan

  MIT TLO | Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer

  Ragan Robertson is a Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer at MIT TLO. Ragan has over 15 years of dedicated experience to the dynamic fields of university technology transfer and startup ecosystems. His extensive background encompasses a diverse range of critical business functions, including intricate license negotiations, strategic project management, proactive business development, impactful marketing, patent prosecution, policy development, efficient operations oversight, compliance adherence, effective team management, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Rishi, Ashwat

  Baker Botts | Special Counsel

  Ashwat Rishi is a special counsel in the Intellectual Property section of the New York office of Baker Botts. His practice encompasses global patent portfolio strategy, IP counselling, patent litigation, and IP transactions and licensing. His diverse technical experience spans medical devices, mechanical and electro-mechanical products, digital health, data management, data communication and integration, optics, and artificial intelligence.

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