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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

Current Agenda - Pacific Time

Sponsorship Opportunities Available.

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

For those reserving rooms as part of the AUTM program, please use the following link:

https://book.passkey.com/event/51080782/owner/346/home

Details related to the AUTM room block and rate are available here: 

https://autm.net/2026/travel-and-hotel 

Speakers

• Ragusa, Paul A.

  Baker Botts | Partner

  Paul Ragusa is a partner in the Intellectual Property section of the New York office of Baker Botts, and co-chair of the firm’s IP Transactions Practice Group. His practice encompasses patent litigation, inter-partes reviews, IP transactions and licensing. His diverse technical experience spans audiovisual compression and transmission, lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, artificial intelligence, techniques for delivering pharmaceutical products and medical devices. He is the programs subcommittee Chair of the AIPLA’s Standards and Open-Source Committee, a Vice Chair of the Intellectual Property Owners’ (IPO) Standards Setting Committee, and serves on the Advisory Board at IP Litigator, using those positions to address the practical implications of important changes to the law.
• 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. Her experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and other therapeutics industries is particularly unique and sought after in connection with dispute resolution clause requirements requiring therapeutics or related industry experience.
• 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.

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