IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 is the fifth annual conference organized by IPWatchdog, Inc., a leading source for news and information in the patent and innovation industries. The event took place from March 2 to March 4, 2025, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
The conference featured a diverse range of sessions covering critical topics in intellectual property law, including patent litigation, prosecution strategies, portfolio management, and licensing. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in discussions on the latest trends and challenges facing the IP community, with insights from esteemed speakers such as former and current federal and district court judges, high-ranking USPTO officials, and in-house counsel from various industries.
In addition to the educational sessions, IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 emphasized networking and relationship-building. The event included two cocktail networking receptions, two breakfasts, two lunches, and multiple networking breaks, allowing participants to connect with peers, industry leaders, and decision-makers. The conference also featured an expo hall showcasing products and services from top sponsors and exhibitors.
IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 was designed for professionals across the intellectual property spectrum, including attorneys, in-house counsel, government officials, and business executives. The event provided a platform for attendees to stay informed about the latest developments in IP law, share best practices, and foster collaborations within the IP community.
Speakers(19)
Adi Sidapara
Founder and CEO at Garden
Adi Sidapara is the Founder and CEO of Garden.
Alex Long
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel & General Counsel at GE Aerospace
Alex Long is the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and General Counsel at GE Aerospace.
Corey Salsberg
Vice President and Global Head of IP Affairs at Novartis
Corey Salsberg is the Vice President and Global Head of Intellectual Property Affairs at Novartis.
David Soucy
Sr. IP Counsel and Global Lead Patent Counsel at SimpliSafe
David Soucy is the Senior IP Counsel and Global Lead Patent Counsel at SimpliSafe.
David Suter
Principal at Harness IP
David Suter is a Principal at Harness IP.
Hon. Randall R. Rader (ret.)
Former Chief Judge (ret.) at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Hon. Randall R. Rader is the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Jennifer O’Connell
Assistant General Counsel, Director of Intellectual Property at Albany International Corp.
Jennifer O’Connell is the Assistant General Counsel and Director of Intellectual Property at Albany International Corp.
Jessica Richard
Vice President, Federal Public Policy at Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
Jessica Richard serves as the Vice President of Federal Public Policy at the Recording Industry Association of America.
Joe Walsh
Principal at Harness IP
Joe Walsh is a Principal at Harness IP.
John Rogitz
Managing Attorney at Rogitz & Associates
John Rogitz is the Managing Attorney at Rogitz & Associates.
LeKeisha Suggs
Vice President of Intellectual Property at UnitedLex
LeKeisha Suggs is the Vice President of Intellectual Property at UnitedLex.
Leo White
Chief IP & Associate General Counsel at The Duracell Company
Leo White serves as the Chief IP and Associate General Counsel at The Duracell Company.
Matthew Veale
European Patent Attorney at Patsnap
Matthew Veale is a European Patent Attorney at Patsnap.
Melissa Silverstein
Senior IP Counsel and Executive Recovery Coach at The Healed Professional
Melissa Silverstein serves as Senior IP Counsel and Executive Recovery Coach at The Healed Professional.
Shawnna Yashar
IP & Technology Litigation Attorney/Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Shawnna Yashar is an IP and Technology Litigation Attorney and Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP.
Stephen T. Schreiner
Partner at Carmichael IP, PLLC
Stephen T. Schreiner is a Partner at Carmichael IP, PLLC.
Thara Russell
Director, Assistant General Counsel for IP at Capital One
Thara Russell serves as the Director and Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Capital One.
Torie Reinhart
Global IP Counsel at Viridien
Torie Reinhart is the Global IP Counsel at Viridien.
Wen Xie
Owner at Lux Lumen Intellectual Property PC
Wen Xie is the Owner of Lux Lumen Intellectual Property PC.
Event Details
- Date
- March 2-4, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Arlington, United States
- Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Intellectual property professionals, including attorneys, in-house counsel, government officials, and business executives.
- Attendees
- 300+