The 22nd Annual IP Conference, organized by Foley & Lardner LLP, is scheduled for October 9, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. This premier event is tailored for in-house IP counsel, general counsel, and key business executives, offering a full day of insightful discussions led by industry leaders from across the corporate and intellectual property landscape. The conference aims to explore emerging trends, best practices in IP management, and key legal considerations, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with peers across industries and legal disciplines.
Key topics include a dedicated chief legal officer and general counsel panel, expert insights on evolving trends and challenges in IP law, practical strategies to strengthen IP protection and portfolio management, and actionable ideas for operationalizing AI intelligently within IP functions. Attendees will also gain updates on key legal and regulatory changes affecting their businesses. The program features a keynote address by Nishat Ruiter, General Counsel and Secretary at TED Conferences LLC, TEDLaw, and includes sessions such as "Building an AI Playbook: Real-World Strategies for IP and Innovation" and "The Legal Leader’s Balancing Act: Risk, Growth, and Innovation."
The conference offers networking opportunities with peers across industries and legal disciplines, allowing attendees to connect and share insights. The event is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Applications for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accreditation will be submitted to various jurisdictions, including Colorado, Florida, New York, and Wisconsin, for up to 6.0 credit hours (50-minute hour), and to California, Illinois, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, for up to 5.0 credit hours (60-minute hour). Credit amounts and types are granted at the discretion of each jurisdiction and are not guaranteed until approved. Certificates of attendance will be distributed to eligible participants approximately eight weeks after the program via email.
The 22nd Annual IP Conference is ideal for in-house IP counsel, general counsel, and key business executives seeking to stay ahead of emerging trends and best practices in IP management. Attendees will gain valuable insights into evolving IP law, practical strategies for IP protection, and updates on legal and regulatory changes affecting their businesses.
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Speakers(20)
Aaron Mitchell
Associate General Counsel – IP at Rite-Hite Corporation
Aaron Mitchell provides intellectual property counsel at Rite-Hite Corporation, focusing on patent and trademark matters.
Atabak Royaee
Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, IP at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Atabak Royaee manages intellectual property as Senior Director and Assistant General Counsel at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Caity Ross
Associate General Counsel, Global IP & Robotics at SharkNinja Operating LLC
Caity Ross leads global IP and robotics legal affairs at SharkNinja Operating LLC, focusing on innovation and patent strategy.
Caroline Niland
Senior Director, Managing Counsel – Global Litigation and Legal Operations at L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Caroline Niland oversees global litigation and legal operations at L3Harris Technologies, managing complex legal issues.
Dave Scannell
Deputy General Counsel at Straumann Group
Dave Scannell serves as Deputy General Counsel at Straumann Group, overseeing legal operations in the dental industry.
Dayna Frenkel
Assistant General Counsel, Trademark at Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Dayna Frenkel is the Assistant General Counsel for Trademark at Bridgestone Americas, managing the company's trademark portfolio.
Elise Switzer
Senior Lead Patent Agent at Rivian Automotive, Inc.
Elise Switzer is a Senior Lead Patent Agent at Rivian Automotive, focusing on patent strategy in the automotive sector.
Jeffrey Huang
Senior Counsel at Pilot Travel Centers
Jeffrey Huang is a Senior Counsel at Pilot Travel Centers, providing legal guidance on various corporate matters.
Joel Dion
Head of Legal at Quince
Joel Dion serves as the Head of Legal at Quince, overseeing all legal aspects of the company's operations.
John LaBarre
General Counsel at Harvey AI
John LaBarre serves as the General Counsel at Harvey AI, overseeing legal operations in the AI sector.
Jon Howell
Chief Legal Officer at Hyperice
Jon Howell serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Hyperice, overseeing legal operations and strategy.
Karen Sinclair
Director of Intellectual Property at Harvard University
Karen Sinclair directs intellectual property at Harvard University, handling the institution's IP portfolio.
Mary Beth Schneider
General Counsel at Kids2, LLC
Mary Beth Schneider is the General Counsel at Kids2, LLC, managing legal affairs for the children's products company.
Monica Jang
Associate Director of AI Innovation and Data Strategy at Boston Children’s Hospital
Monica Jang leads AI innovation and data strategy at Boston Children’s Hospital, focusing on integrating AI into healthcare.
Nicole Mastrangelo
Senior Director, IP Counsel at Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.
Nicole Mastrangelo is the Senior Director of IP Counsel at Cognito Therapeutics, managing the company's IP portfolio.
Nishat Ruiter
General Counsel and Secretary at TED Conferences LLC, TEDLaw
Nishat Ruiter serves as the General Counsel and Secretary for TED Conferences LLC, overseeing legal affairs and corporate governance.
Renee Brown
Director, Intellectual Property – Head of IP at LinkedIn
Renee Brown leads LinkedIn's intellectual property department, managing the company's global IP strategy and portfolio.
Russ Jacobs
Managing Director, Innovation and Intellectual Property at Starbucks Coffee Company
Russ Jacobs manages innovation and intellectual property at Starbucks, driving the company's IP strategy.
Tanmay Dharmadhikari
Senior Counsel at ADP, Inc.
Tanmay Dharmadhikari provides legal counsel at ADP, focusing on intellectual property and technology matters.
Wesley Harward
Chief Legal Officer at Weber | Blackstone
Wesley Harward is the Chief Legal Officer at Weber | Blackstone, responsible for the company's legal affairs.
Event Details
- Date
- October 9, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- The Newbury Boston
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- In-house IP counsel, general counsel, key business executives
- CLE Credits
- Up to 6.0 CLE hours (50-minute hour) or 5.0 CLE hours (60-minute hour), depending on jurisdiction
- Attendees
- Not specified
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