Speakers

Speakers list in alphabetical order. More speakers are added every day, check back often!
  • Ali-Emil-200 Ali, Emil

    McCabe & Ali, LLP | Partner

    Emil J. Ali provides legal representation of professionals across many regulated industries to limit, defend, and deflect liability in regulatory and professional conduct investigations, enforcement actions, arbitrations, and court cases.
  • Anoff, Ali

    Procter & Gamble | Director & Assistant General Counsel - Patents

    Ali Anoff is Director and Assistant General Counsel at Procter & Gamble. She is the primary patent attorney for renowned brands such as Olay® skin care, as well as Old Spice®, Secret®, and Native® antiperspirant and deodorants. Ali provides strategic legal counsel to the business to create and protect global intellectual property assets. Her practice focuses on IP strategy development, preparation and prosecution of global patent applications, conducting freedom-to-practice assessments and enforcement.
  • Aquilina Photo Aquilina, James

    Quarles & Brady, LLP | Partner

    James Aquilina is an Intellectual Property partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Quarles & Brady. He advises his clients on IP procurement, strategic portfolio development and management, offensive and defensive dispute matters, licensing, and anti-counterfeiting efforts.
  • Atlass, Michael

    Qualcomm

    Michael is a speaker on AI in IOT for Emerging Technology Committee at last Annual Meeting. Exposed to AI and ML since at least mid 1980’s as patent practitioner (Reg. No. 30606). Corporate IP practitioner in-house at 6 top corporations in computer, medical and other technology fields. 20 years in Qualcomm working with Open Source and Patent licensing, as well as Standards development, governance, and policy advocacy. Graduate of University Of Miami, School of Law. Undergraduate BS in Computer Studies, with Concentrations in Chemistry and Communications.
  • Bahr, Robert

    Maier & Maier, PLLC | Partner

    Mr. Bahr is a Partner at Maier & Maier PLLC. Mr. Bahr is an authority on patent laws, rules, and examining procedure, and his expertise includes post-issuance proceedings at the United States Patent Office (USPTO), advising attorneys and clients on complex patent prosecution matters, patent litigation strategy, and USPTO patent policy, practice and procedure.
  • Berezutskaya, E. Kate

    Greer Burns & Crain, Ltd. | Partner

    Kate Berezutskaya is a licensed U.S. patent attorney with over 15 years of experience in representing clients in connection with numerous patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including patent drafting and prosecution, appeals, and re-exam proceedings. She develops, procures, manages and defends global patent portfolios, and counsels clients regarding patent exclusivity, patent due diligence, license agreements, freedom-to-operate opinions and inventorship/ownership.
  • Binns, Micheal

    Meta | Associate General Counsel, Patents, Licensing, and Open Source

    Micheal Binns is Head of Patents & Trade Secrets and a Director and Associate General Counsel on the Patent, Licensing and Open Source team at Meta, formerly Facebook. As a registered patent attorney, Mike’s helped protect global copyrights and trademarks in addition to patent rights for a wide range of industries. At present, he advises on global IP portfolio strategy and risk mitigation related the future of AI, social networking, AR/VR/MR, and the metaverse. Micheal has and continues to protect the knowledge, systems, and inventions that are business-critical drivers of revenue.
  • Brauneis, Robert

    George Washington University Law School | Professor of Law and Co-Director

    Robert Brauneis is Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Intellectual Property Program and the Center for Law and Technology at the George Washington University Law School. After earning his J.D. magna cum laude at Harvard Law School, he served as a law clerk to Judge Stephen G. Breyer of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (later Justice Breyer), and to Justice David H. Souter.
  • Burgin Waller, Beth

    Woods Rogers | Principal

    As chair of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice at Woods Rogers, Beth’s practice is fully devoted to managing technology related risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Beth’s credentials in the field are extensive. Chambers USA ranked Beth among its top attorneys nationally in its cybersecurity and privacy rankings in 2025. Clients interviewed by the guide said that she is a trusted legal partner known for her sharp expertise, commercial insight, and practical problem-solving.
  • Burke, Julie

    IP Quality Pro, LLC | Founder

    Julie Burke PhD, is a former quality assurance specialist at the US Patent and Trademark Office. She has a BA in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of London College of Science, Technology and Medicine. After being a constant thorn in management's side for nearly 20 years’ at the US Patent and Trademark Office, Dr. Burke worked 5 years as a Patent Scientist for Knobbe Martens and then founded her own consulting company, IP Quality Pro LLC.
  • Canal Aruoba, Ceren

    Berkeley Research Group | Managing Director

    Ceren Canal Aruoba is an economist working at the intersection of consumer behavior and pricing, with a focus on how firms market their products to shape consumer decisions. As a consulting expert, she frequently collaborates with internal BRG experts and leading academic testifiers to provide tailored, data-driven insights to help clients address complex disputes and business challenges.
  • Casbon, Paul

    Greaves Brewster LLP | Partner

    Paul is partner at Greaves Brewster LLP. He is a European Patent Attorney, a Chartered UK Patent Attorney, and a UPC representative. He has over 25 years’ experience in private practice and has been a contributor to the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys ‘Guide to the Patents Acts’.
  • Chang, Jinhee

    Genentech, Inc. | Senior Patent Counsel

    Jinhee Chang, a Senior Patent Counsel at Genentech, is an experienced IP practitioner with a background in private practice and global corporations. Acting as a business thought partner, her work focuses on supporting the development of new therapeutics and medical delivery devices. She provides high-quality legal support, identifies and resolves problems, and actively monitors client demand and business competition.
  • Clavio, Olivia

    Faegre Drinker | Counsel

    Olivia Clavio counsels clients in advertising law and intellectual property rights. With extensive experience and a solid understanding of both traditional and digital media, Olivia is dedicated to assisting clients as they navigate the complexities of advertising, promotions and marketing. With a focused approach and commitment to her clients, Olivia helps protect and enhance intellectual property rights in an ever-evolving marketplace.
  • Cole, CeCe

    Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP | Senior Associate

    CeCe is a senior associate in the Litigation and Trademark practice groups at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard LLP. CeCe’s work is focused on litigation, counseling, and dispute resolution in connection with intellectual property, media, and entertainment matters. As part of her practice, CeCe represents clients in copyright, trademark, and commercial litigation disputes in both federal and state courts. In her role, CeCe regularly counsels clients in the media and entertainment industries on copyright and trademark matters, including copyright enforcement, trademark review and clearance, and pre-litigation disputes.
  • Cole, James

    AVITA Medical | Director of Intellectual Property and Senior Legal Counsel

    James Cole is Director of Intellectual Property and Senior Legal Counsel at AVITA Medical, a dual-listed Class III medical device company headquartered in Valencia, California. AVITA Medical’s flagship product, the RECELL System, is a medical device used to treat thermal burn wounds and full-thickness skin defects that shortens length of stay in the hospital by 36%.
  • Corsello, Kenneth

    IBM | Attorney

    Ken is an attorney at IBM. He focuses on drafting and negotiating agreements for patent transactions and, as IBM’s US Trade Secrets counsel, on coordinating IBM’s trade secret management program.
  • Cotton, Amy

    US Trademark Office | Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy

    Amy Cotton is the Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy. In this role, Ms. Cotton oversees the Legal Policy Office, the Petitions Office, and ID Class, as well as the Trademark Assistance Center, the Office of Trademark Quality Review and Training, the Trademark Law Library, Customer Experience, and Trademark Outreach. Ms. Cotton joined the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 1998 as a trademark examining attorney. She moved to the Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA) in 2001, where she served as the Senior Counsel for Trademarks from 2003 to 2021, providing domestic and international policy advice to the USPTO and U.S. government agencies and technical assistance to global trademark offices.
  • Crumbley, Kit

    Bracewell | IP Litigation Partner

    Kit Crumbley is an intellectual property litigation partner with Bracewell’s Austin office. He draws on his two decades of experience serving within the US Patent & Trademark Office and the Department of Justice to provide comprehensive intellectual property advice and counsel to businesses across all technology fields, with a particular focus on post-grant validity challenges and the appeals of those proceedings.
  • Curtis, Anthony

    Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner | Attorney

    Tony Curtis is a registered patent attorney at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner. His practice includes patent procurement, portfolio management and strategic counseling in a wide range of electrical, software, and mechanical technologies. Tony previously worked as senior counsel in patent operations and portfolio management in the communications field at Verizon and Motorola Solutions. He has worked on diverse technology, including short and long-range telecommunication devices, semiconductor devices, materials, and processing, software (including AI), healthcare-related software and devices, big data analysis and usage, Internet-related software including advertising, and business methods.
  • DeFranco, Denise

    Johnson & Johnson | Global Head of IP Litigation

    Denise DeFranco is the Global Head of IP Litigation at Johnson & Johnson. In that capacity, she manages the team of lawyers who are responsible for Johnson & Johnson’s patent litigation around the globe. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Denise was a Partner at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP. She clerked for The Honorable Paul R. Michel at the U.S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and served as a Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Denise received her J.D. from The George Washington University National Law Center in Washington, D.C. and her B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.
  • Dirba, Juliet M.

    Smith Baluch LLP | Partner

    Juliet Mitchell Dirba is a patent attorney and former Administrative Patent Judge (APJ) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). She specializes in inter partes review (IPR) and other PTAB proceedings, including ex parte appeals during patent prosecution. Juliet’s practice also includes pre-litigation and patent licensing matters, as well as patent portfolio management, sales, and due diligence. Juliet has nearly two decades of experience as a patent attorney, and she has worked in private practice, in house, and in public service. Most recently, an APJ, she presided over nearly 250 inter partes review proceedings, decided more than 200 ex parte appeals, and advised former Director Vidal on requests for Director Review of PTAB decisions.
  • Dorsainvil, Dolores

    District Court for Prince George’s County, MD | Judge

    Judge Dorsainvil was appointed as Judge to the District Court for Prince George’s County, MD on February 17, 2020. Judge Dorsainvil presides over trials and issues decisions in numerous cases including civil lawsuits, criminal misdemeanors and certain felonies, domestic violence matters, tax, motor vehicle violations, landlord-tenant disputes, replevin and detinue claims, emergency evaluation petitions, extreme risk protective order petitions, bail review and preliminary (probable cause) hearings for any crime charged in Maryland. Review search warrants, issue decisions regarding expungements, shielding, garnishments, statutory exemptions, and motions filed before and after civil and criminal trials in Prince George’s County. Maryland.
  • Dow, Troy

    The Walt Disney Company | Senior Vice President, Government Relations

    Troy Dow is a seasoned expert in government relations and intellectual property law, with over two decades of experience advising the Walt Disney Company on intellectual property and technology policy. At Disney, Mr. Dow works to ensure an effective and consistent legal policy and strategy around intellectual property. He represents the company on these and other matters before the U.S. Congress, the Executive Branch and related agencies, in commercial transactions, and in major litigation matters that involve Disney or its trade associations.
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    Sterne Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, PLLC | Director

    Tracy-Gene G. Durkin is the practice leader of Sterne Kessler’s Mechanical & Design Practice Group and a member of the Trademark & Brand Protection Practice. Tracy has a well-earned reputation for excellence in design patent law. Tracy was named one of the "Top Ten Legal Innovators in North America” by Financial Times in 2018, and she has been ranked by Chambers & Partners' as a "recognized practitioners" in the "IP Patent Prosecution, District of Columbia category," since 2017.
  • Emerson, Lauren

    Leason Ellis | Partner

    Lauren Emerson co-chairs the Trademark and Copyright Practice Group at Leason Ellis where she helps clients establish and enforce intellectual property rights. Lauren counsels household names and new ventures alike across a diverse array of industries including consumer products, fashion, payment technology, energy, telecom, medical devices, retail, software, automotive, and food and beverage.
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    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.
  • Foster, Lauren

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Associate Director, Licensing

    Lauren C. Foster is the Associate Director, Licensing of MIT’s Technology Licensing Office (TLO), leading a team of individuals focusing on the commercialization of innovations in the biomedical, biotechnology, medical device and other life sciences fields.
  • Freeman, Will

    Omni Bridgeway | Investment Manager and Legal Counsel

    Will Freeman is an Investment Manager and Legal Counsel at Omni Bridgeway where he manages intellectual property investments and leads Omni Bridgeway’s European intellectual property investment initiatives. Before joining Omni Bridgeway he was a Principal at Fish & Richardson where he litigated high-stakes patent disputes in U.S. District Courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and arbitration.
  • Gonzalez-Vargas, Mariana

    Basham | Partner

    Mariana Gonzalez, partner at Basham, Ringe y Correa, has over 17 years of experience in patent prosecution, IP transactions, and litigation, particularly in the life sciences sector. With degrees in chemistry and law, a master’s in top management, and the Certified Licensing Professional® credential, Mariana offers integrated scientific and legal expertise. A recognized specialist on Mexico’s linkage system and data exclusivity, Mariana also has research experience, including a stay at Ohio State University focusing on DNA base characterization through ultrafast laser spectroscopy. Mariana has acted as an expert witness in significant pharmaceutical litigations, contributing expert opinions in complex cases. Author and co-author of several articles and publications, Mariana has been a frequent speaker in Mexico and abroad at events organized by leading professional associations.
  • 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.
  • Gratz, Joseph C.

    Morrison & Foerster LLP | Partner

    Joseph C. Gratz is a partner with the law firm of Morrison & Forester LLP in San Francisco. His practice focuses on litigating cases about copyright and new technologies, and he currently represents OpenAI and Stability AI in all of their pending U.S. copyright litigation. He regularly represents Amazon and Meta in intermediary liability copyright and trademark cases, and represented Google in the Google Books case.
  • Gray, Brian

    Brian Gray Law

    Brian Gray has had extensive experience in all phases of Intellectual Property and Technology: counseling, prosecution, licensing and litigation, and including work in computer subject matter, media, advertising, technology, biotechnology, chemistry and information technology. I have been involved in all phases of product development and distribution.
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    Global IP Group, PLLC | Founder

    Mark Guetlich is founder of the Global IP Group, PLLC, in Seattle, Washington, functioning as a fractional General Counsel or Chief IP & Licensing Counsel for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that require tailored virtual legal teams, global legal counseling & conflict resolution, and portfolio strategies during acquisitions & bankruptcy. Mr. Guetlich is the former Secretary of the Board of Directors for the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and has served in government and industry positions including Senior Counsel for International Policy and Government Affairs at the USPTO; VP Managing Director of Patents at the SAP AG headquarters in Walldorf, Germany; and Director of International Patents and Licensing for Microsoft in Redmond, Washington.
  • Herman Photo 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.
  • Hiruta, Atsushi

    JETRO NY | Chief Director

    Atsushi Hiruta is a chief director of the IP division JETRO NY and working as an IP Attaché from Japan Patent Office (JPO) since July 2023. He joined JPO in 2002 as a patent examiner in the chemical field.
  • Hsiao, Amy

    Eligon IP | Managing Partner

    Amy Hsiao is a leading expert in international trademark law and cross-border transactions between the U.S. and Asia. She has secured more than 1,000 wins for her clients, ranging from cancellation and opposition actions to Supreme Court and criminal matters, and has advised policymakers in the U.S., Europe, and China on trademark arbitrations and criminal infringement cases. Her contribution to the groundbreaking book Landmark Trademark Cases in China, providing in-depth analysis of 26 leading cases, further underscores her reputation as a thought leader in the field.
  • Irving, Thomas L.

    The Marbury Law Group, PLLC | Senior Partner

    Tom Irving is Senior Partner at the Marbury Law Group, after a 47-year career at the world-famous Finnegan firm. Tom practices U.S. patent law, including but not limited to patent law experting in district court litigations, due diligence, counseling, strategy, rendering opinions on inventorship and ownership, patentability, validity and freedom to operate, patent preparation and prosecution in the Chemical and Life Science arts and listing approved drug products and methods of treatment in FDA’s Orange Book.. Tom obtained his undergraduate B.A, degree in chemistry at the University of Utah in 1974. Tom received his law degree from The Duke University School of Law in 1977. Tom is entering his 50th year in the U.S. patent law business and in the very early years was mentored by P.J. Federico, who co-wrote the 1952 Patent Act with Judge Rich.
  • Johnson, Hank 200 Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"

    U.S. House of Representatives (D-GA) | Congressman for Georgia's 4th District

    In his eighth term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District – which encompasses parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett and Newton counties and all of Rockdale County – Congressman Hank Johnson has distinguished himself as a substantive, effective lawmaker and a leading national progressive voice. Named one of the most effective Democrats in Congress by a University of Virginia and University of Vanderbilt study, Rep. Johnson has proven his ability to get things done.
  • Johnson, Matt

    Jones Day | Partner

    Matt Johnson is one of the Jones Day’s primary contacts on practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), where patentability of issued patents can be challenged. Currently chairing the Firm's PTAB area and involved in proceedings at the Board, including trials for inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR), since the first day of their availability in September 2012, Matt regularly represents clients as both petitioners and patent owners at the Board. He further works as an advocate for clients in appeals from Board proceedings at the Federal Circuit. Matt is the administrator of Jones Day's PTAB Litigation Blog.
  • Jones, Forrest

    Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP | Partner

    Forrest Jones focuses on patent litigation, including inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), as well as district court matters, investigations at the International Trade Commission (ITC), and appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has technical and legal experience in various areas of electrical and computer engineering, including GaN Transistors, solar cells and panels, LEDs, coupled inductors, computer software, signal processing, wireless networking, power electronics, power generation, and consumer electronics such as televisions, laptop computers, smartphones, and gaming systems. He works with clients across the globe, including in the United States, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Germany.
  • Jordan, Lynn

    Kelly IP | Partner

    Lynn Jordan has 30 years of experience representing clients in all aspects of trademark law, from selection of marks through federal court appeals. She is particularly adept at helping clients understand the business and legal risks associated with the adoption, use, and registration of trademarks.
  • Jungreis, Rivka

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Patent Litigator

    Rivka Jungreis is a patent litigator at Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. She handles an extensive docket of pharmaceutical patent litigation involving Teva’s generic, branded, biologic, and biosimilar products. Rivka also advises the company on a variety of trade secret, FDA regulatory, and antitrust issues in the pharma space.
  • Kapoor, Ishita

    Chadha & Chadha | Partner

    Ishita Kapoor is a Partner at Chadha & Chadha, with over nine years of experience in intellectual property law. She specializes in providing strategic counselling and securing optimal IP protection for clients across a wide range of industries. Her practice includes patent prosecution, encompassing prior art searches, application drafting, and overall portfolio management. In addition to her prosecution work, she is actively involved in a variety of contentious IP matters. Ms. Kapoor is also actively engaged in international IP forums, including AIPLA, IPO, and INTA, where she contributes to cross-border collaboration in the IP space.
  • Kappos, David J.

    Cravath Swaine & Moore, LLP | Partner

    David J. Kappos is Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice. He is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost leaders in the field of intellectual property, including intellectual property management and strategy, the development of global intellectual property norms, laws and practices as well as commercialization and enforcement of innovation‑based assets. Mr. Kappos supports Cravath’s clients with a wide range of their most complex intellectual property issues, including those pertaining to blockchain, cryptoassets and fintech, as well as cybersecurity and data privacy.
  • Karmis, Stefanos

    USPTO | Acting Deputy Commissioner for Patents

    Stefanos Karmis currently serves as an acting Deputy Commissioner for Patents. In this role, Mr. Karmis provides executive oversight for the divisions in the Office of International Patent Cooperation, which lead Patents’ efforts related to international IP cooperation, harmonization, and outreach, as well as oversight over Technology Centers 2600 and 3700, which respectively handle the examination of patent applications related to the technologies of communication and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and medical devices and processes.
  • Kepler, Tracy L

    CNA | Rick Control Consulting Director, Lawyers' Professional Liability Program

    Tracy L. Kepler is the Risk Control Consulting Director for CNA’s Lawyers Insurance Program. In this role, she designs and develops content and distribution of risk control initiatives relevant to the practice of law. She collaborates with the underwriting and claims teams to develop and execute strategies for the profitable growth of the program. Tracy lectures frequently at CNA-sponsored events and at state and local bar associations and national seminars hosted by industry-leading organizations. She also writes articles focusing on law firm risk control and professional responsibility issues.
  • Kiklis, Michael L.

    Kiklis Law Firm, PLLC | Founder

    A patent attorney for over 30 years, Mike focuses his practice on PTAB litigation, Federal Circuit appeals, and patent litigation. He has an extensive background in computer science based on his educational background of both a BS and MS in computer science as well as his six years of experience as a software developer at some of the computer industry’s leading companies.
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    The IP Policy Institute, University of Akron School of Law | Research Professor and Executive Director

    The IP Policy Institute is an Institute at the University of Akron School of Law that focuses on Intellectual Property Law and Policy.
  • Kupferschmid, Keith

    Copyright Alliance | President and CEO

    Keith Kupferschmid is President and CEO of the Copyright Alliance, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Copyright Alliance’s operations—including strategy, government affairs, communications, membership, and liaising with boards and committees.