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WIPR Summit 2025

by Newton Media

The World IP Review (WIPR) Summit 2025 is a premier conference dedicated to intellectual property (IP) professionals, organized by Newton Media. Scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, the event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile, offering a central location in downtown Chicago for attendees to convene and discuss the latest developments in IP.

The summit will cover a range of critical topics, including navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence in IP practices, delivering actionable advice to executive leadership, effective monetization strategies through licensing, and developing international IP strategies amidst global market uncertainties. Additionally, sessions will address evolving IP protection strategies in the U.S. regulatory landscape and the latest developments in diversity, equity, and inclusion policies within the IP sector.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, including dedicated networking drinks, to foster connections with peers and industry leaders. The event will feature over 40 speakers from Fortune 100 companies and innovative startups, sharing their insights and experiences in developing successful IP strategies. Notable speakers include Lauren Dienes-Middlen, SVP and Deputy General Counsel at WWE Business & Legal Affairs, and Vishal Amin, Head of IP Policy at Intel.

The WIPR Summit is designed for IP owners, legal professionals, and key stakeholders seeking to stay abreast of industry challenges and solutions. By attending, participants will gain valuable insights into leveraging and protecting their IP assets, learn from case studies, and benchmark their practices against industry leaders.

Speakers(71)

Ada Wong

Head of IP at Brightseed Bio

Alidu Salifu

Counsel, Sponsorships & Licensing at US Soccer

Austin Walters

Founder / CEO at IP Copilot

Brian Emfinger

Attorney at Banner Witcoff

Caitlin Byczko

Partner at Barnes & Thornburg

Christa Cole

Counsel at Mayer Brown

Christopher DeLise

Founder & CEO at Delta Capital Partners

Dalpreet Saluja

Lead Counsel, Products & Technology at Cruise

Derris Banks

Regional Director, Midwest at USPTO

Diana Drappel

Assistant General Counsel, Data & AI, IP, Marketing & Sponsorships at Royal Bank of Canada

Event Details

Date
April 8, 2025
Location
🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile
Audience
IP owners, legal professionals, and key stakeholders in the intellectual property sector
Attendees
Over 125 attendees