The WIPR Summit 2025, organized by World IP Review, convened a diverse group of intellectual property professionals, including IP owners, industry leaders, and key stakeholders, for an insightful two-day event. Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Chicago on March 12-13, 2025, the conference provided a platform to share case studies and strategies addressing the most pressing challenges in the IP industry.
Key topics covered during the summit included maximizing IP impact through collaboration, international IP developments and their impact on global strategy, and the integration of AI in IP processes to enhance efficiency and growth. Sessions also delved into monetizing IP assets, cost-effective strategies for resolving IP disputes, and engaging inventors to ensure optimal IP outcomes.
The event featured notable speakers from leading companies such as Caesars Entertainment, WWE, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Gap. Attendees had opportunities to network with peers, participate in panel discussions, and gain insights from experts on topics like brand protection in the global sporting arena and the role of IP in business strategy alignment.
The WIPR Summit 2025 was designed for IP professionals seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, enhance their strategic approaches, and connect with fellow experts. It offered valuable insights for those aiming to navigate the evolving IP landscape effectively.
Speakers(10)
Braxton Davis
Associate General Counsel (Patents) at Meta
Braxton Davis is the Associate General Counsel for Patents at Meta, focusing on patent strategies for Oculus-related technologies. He spearheaded the development of a patent pipeline program to increase diversity within the patent agent profession.
Diana Drappel
Assistant General Counsel, Data & AI, IP, Marketing & Sponsorships at Royal Bank of Canada
Diana Drappel is the Assistant General Counsel at the Royal Bank of Canada, overseeing data, AI, IP, marketing, and sponsorships. She shared insights on AI and IP at the WIPR Summit 2025.
James Gale
Partner at Cozen O'Connor
James Gale is a Partner at Cozen O'Connor, focusing on trade secrets law. He examined key developments in trade secrets law at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Joseph Wolfe
Associate at DLA Piper
Joseph Wolfe is an Associate at DLA Piper, specializing in intellectual property law. He spoke on protecting and innovating with emerging AI technologies at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Lauren Dienes-Middlen
SVP and Deputy General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs at WWE
Lauren Dienes-Middlen is the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at WWE, focusing on business and legal affairs. She shared strategies for positioning IP as a core business asset at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Laurie Lubiano
IP & Commercial Counsel at Deckers
Laurie Lubiano serves as IP & Commercial Counsel at Deckers, focusing on trademark protection and brand management. She shared insights on international trademark strategies at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Mingming Yang
Partner at Wanhuida
Mingming Yang is a Partner at Wanhuida, specializing in IP strategies in China. She shared guidance on developing strong IP strategies in China at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Sanjiv D. Sarwate
Senior Legal Director – Trademarks & Copyrights at Dell
Sanjiv Sarwate is the Senior Legal Director for Trademarks & Copyrights at Dell, managing the company's trademark and copyright matters. He provided expertise on international trademark strategies at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Thomas Lynn
VP & Chief Counsel of Property Transactions at Caesars Entertainment
Thomas Lynn is the Vice President and Chief Counsel of Property Transactions at Caesars Entertainment, specializing in property transactions and IP agreements. He discussed the legal structure of celebrity chef agreements at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Zhaoying Du
Global Head of Legal at Motorola Mobility
Zhaoying Du is the Global Head of Legal at Motorola Mobility, managing the company's global legal affairs. She spoke on AI innovation and IP protection at the WIPR Summit 2025.
Event Details
- Date
- April 10-11, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- DoubleTree by Hilton
- Audience
- IP professionals, industry leaders, stakeholders