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BPIP Conference 2026

Name: BPIP Conference 2026
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Hilton Tel Aviv

The BPIP Conference 2026 is a premier event dedicated to in-house intellectual property (IP) managers and patent attorneys, organized by Intellectual Property Resources. This annual conference brings together leading professionals to discuss the latest developments and challenges in the IP landscape.

Key topics for the 2026 conference include the impact of artificial intelligence on IP rights, strategies for adaptation, corporate governance, and the future responsibilities of IP professionals. Sessions will also cover the Unified Patent Court's implications for IP enforcement in Europe, maximizing IP value during economic downturns, and effective global trademark strategies.

Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, an expo hall featuring industry vendors, and presentations from notable speakers such as John A. Squires, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and Dave Kappos, former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property. The conference will also offer master classes led by world-class experts on topics like future-proofing IP strategies and navigating cross-border patent disputes.

This conference is ideal for in-house IP managers, patent attorneys, and legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of emerging trends, enhance their strategic approaches, and connect with peers in the field.

Speakers(62)

Adam Mossoff

Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University

Scholar on patent law and innovation policy, with work relied on by the U.S. Supreme Court and federal agencies, and invited to testify before the U.S. Congress on patent legislation.

Adam Samansky

Partner at Mintz

Focuses on intellectual property litigation, handling patent, trademark, and trade secret matters across various industries.

Adam Wylie

Director of Strategic Partnerships at RightHub Limited

With over 20 years’ experience in the IP industry, involved in developing IP cost forecasting software, IP management software, and analytics tools.

Andrei Iancu

Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and USPTO Director, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell

Co-Head of Sullivan & Cromwell’s Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation Group, with experience representing clients in IP matters across various technical and scientific fields.

Anna B. Chauvet

Partner at Finnegan

Leader of Finnegan’s copyright practice, representing clients in copyright litigation, licensing, and enforcement matters.

Asa Kling

Partner, Head of IP, co-Head of AI at Naschitz Brandes Amir

Chairs the firm's intellectual property practice, handling litigation and registration prosecution in courts and before the Israel Patent Office.

Avi Ordo

Partner at S. Horowitz

Recognized for his practice in intellectual property law, representing clients in various industries on a wide range of contentious IP matters.

Barry Schindler

Co-Chair of Global Patents and Innovation Strategies Group at Greenberg Traurig

With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in patent prosecution and IP protection, representing companies in areas such as AI, AgriTech, FinTech, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Medical sectors.

Brooke Hazan

Director at RPX Corporation

Director at RPX Corporation, with experience in patent litigation and intellectual property law across various technology sectors.

Corey Salsberg

Vice President, Global Head IP Affairs at Novartis

Vice President and Global Head of IP Affairs for Novartis, with experience in IP policy and strategy.

Daniel Brownstone

Partner at Mintz

Combines knowledge of computer science and economics with experience in strategic intellectual property and patent counseling.

Daniella Atzmony

Co-Chair BPIP Conference, Chairperson of the Israel IP Managers and Counsel Forum, General Counsel & Chief Innovation Strategy Officer at Biostaq.IO

Serving as the Chief Innovation Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Biostaq.IO, specializing in intellectual property strategies across diverse technical domains, with a focus on the medical devices industry.

Dave Dykeman

Co-Managing Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig

Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office and co-chairs the firm’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group.

Dave Kappos

Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and USPTO Director, Partner at Cravath

Co-Chair of Cravath’s Intellectual Property Practice, recognized as a leader in intellectual property management and strategy, with experience in global IP norms and commercialization.

David Gindler

Partner at Orrick

Focuses on complex intellectual property litigation, including patent, trade secret, and copyright disputes, representing clients in various industries.

David Mirchin

Partner at Meitar

Leading expert on data protection and privacy issues, as well as software, open source issues, licensing, and intellectual property transactions.

Devorah Nuriel

IP Manager at Innoviz

IP manager and patent attorney with experience in optics, measurement systems, LIDAR, and autonomous driving technologies.

Einav Zilber

VP of Intellectual Property at Magnus Metal

Brings a unique blend of expertise in mathematics, physics, and law, serving as VP of Intellectual Property at Magnus Metal.

Erika Arner

Chair at Finnegan

Chair of Finnegan and recognized leader in trial practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, with experience in landmark cases for patent challengers and owners.

Felix Roediger

Partner at Bird & Bird

Specializes in intellectual property law, with experience in patent litigation and enforcement strategies.

Gaby Longsworth

Director at Sterne Kessler

Director in Sterne Kessler’s Biotechnology & Chemical Practice Group, specializing in securing global IP protection and business strategy for high-tech clients.

Galit Gonen Cohen

Chief IP Officer at CLS

Senior Vice President and Chief of Intellectual Property at CSL, leading global IP strategy across R&D and commercial operations.

Guillaume Stern

Manager of Physics Practice at Reinhold Cohn

Highly skilled expert in Intellectual Property, managing the physics practice at Reinhold Cohn Group.

Hila Hubsch

General Counsel at Microsoft Israel

Provides actionable advice to the country GM and executive management on corporate governance and compliance.

Jacob Rosenbaum

Partner at Knobbe Martens

Assists clients in all aspects of trademark, patent, unfair competition, copyright, and rights of publicity litigation and enforcement.

Jeffrey Berkowitz

Partner at Finnegan

Recognized for his patent litigation practice, with experience in telecommunications, media, and technology sectors.

Joel Coles

Partner at Powell Gilbert

Experienced patent litigator, working on leading cases in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostics fields.

John A. Squires

Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director at United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

As chief executive, he leads one of the largest intellectual property offices in the world, overseeing a $5 billion operation with over 14,000 employees across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Jon Suder

Partner at Friedman, Suder & Cooke

Co-founder of Friedman, Suder & Cooke, specializing in commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation.

Joseph E. Mutschelknaus

Director at Sterne Kessler

Director in Sterne Kessler’s Electronics Practice Group, prosecuting post-issuance proceedings and patent applications.

Joseph Reisman

Partner at Knobbe Martens

Specializes in patent prosecution and litigation, with experience in life sciences and medical devices, providing strategic IP counsel to clients.

Josh Meltzer

Managing Director at Finitive

Accomplished professional with expertise in technology investments and strategic business development, leading investment initiatives and structuring complex financial transactions.

Kimberly Lindy

Founder and Director at Intellectual Property Resources

Founder and Director of Intellectual Property Resources, leading initiatives to support IP professionals through conferences and educational programs.

Larry Bromberg

Global Head of Intellectual Property Legal at Morgan Stanley

Provides strategic guidance and support on intellectual property matters, focusing on delivering effective solutions that scale across global locations and business units.

Lea Marash

Partner at Meitar Law Offices

Licensed Israeli patent attorney specializing in pharma, biotech, medical, AgTech, and FoodTech, with experience in strategic IP management.

Maayan Calev

Vice President of Intellectual Property at Strauss Group

Manages the intellectual property portfolio of Strauss Group, specializing in patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights.

Meir Perez Pugatch

Professor at Universities of Maastricht and Haifa

Professor of Valorisation, Entrepreneurship, and Management, with expertise in intellectual property and innovation policy.

Michael Young

Managing Partner at Finnegan

Manages Finnegan’s Reston office, with a dynamic patent practice supporting both established industry leaders and emerging ventures.

Nikolaus Buchheim

Partner at Bardehle Pagenberg

Expert in various fields of technology, focusing on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patent enforcement, and providing expert advice.

Orly Alster

VP, General Counsel - International Markets IP; Regulatory & Corporate Litigations at Teva Pharmaceuticals

Provides legal counsel on intellectual property, regulatory, and corporate litigation matters for Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Peter FitzPatrick

Head of Dublin Office, UPC Representative at Powell Gilbert

Heads Powell Gilbert’s Dublin office, practicing before the Unified Patent Court and the English Courts, with experience in all major areas of intellectual property litigation.

Phillipp Rastemborski

Partner at Eisenführ Speiser

Specializes in national and cross-border patent infringement proceedings and parallel validity proceedings.

Ran Vogel

Partner at S. Horowitz

Represents Fortune 500 companies and technology-based companies in contentious intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Roi Steinberg

Legal Counsel at Tavily

Specializes in strategic and complex problem-solving and advice related to artificial intelligence, with experience in commercial and technology matters.

Roy Meltzer

Manager of Hi-Tech Activity at Ehrlich Group

Expert in prosecution of patents in Israel and the US, developing IP portfolios for start-ups, and providing due diligence analysis and freedom-to-operate opinions.

Saar Plinner

Partner at Goldfarb Gross Seligman

Specializes in intellectual property law, providing legal and strategic counsel to clients in the field.

Saleit Sahar

Patent Attorney at Reinhold Cohn

Specializes in building and maintaining robust intellectual property portfolios, collaborating with innovative companies from start-ups to international corporations.

Saurabh Vishnubhakat

Professor of Law and Director of the Intellectual Property and Information Law Program at Cardozo Law

Writes and teaches in intellectual property, administrative law, federal civil procedure, and remedies, especially from an empirical perspective.

Sharon Hausdorff

Vice President Corporate Intellectual Property at TEVA

Experienced in the pharmaceuticals industry, skilled in FDA regulations, freedom to operate analyses, and managing corporate intellectual property portfolios.

Simon Ayrton

Partner at Powell Gilbert

Over 30 years’ experience in IP litigation, arbitration, and counseling, advising on patent, copyright, design, and trademark issues.

Simon Walker

UPC Technical Judge, Director of Licensing Support at Nokia Technology Standards

Serves as a technical judge at the Unified Patent Court and directs licensing support at Nokia Technology Standards.

Tal Dahan

Intellectual Property Manager at CyberArk Software

Leads comprehensive IP initiatives at CyberArk, focusing on IP strategy, litigation, and patent prosecution, with efforts in AI and emerging technologies.

Tal Lustig

Partner at Herzog Patents

Partner at Herzog Patents, with experience in patent prosecution and strategic IP management.

Tessa Malamud-Cohen

Director - Group Patents, Legal & IP at Ferring

Over 30 years of experience in IP, specializing in the pharmaceutical industry, managing complex patent portfolios, and developing global patent strategies.

Tilman Müller-Stoy

Partner at Bardehle Pagenberg

Recognized as a leading German patent litigator, with experience in patent disputes and enforcement of standard-essential patents.

Todd J. Tiberi

General Counsel and Principal Legal Advisor at USPTO

General Counsel and principal legal advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO.

Yael Reimer

Partner at Fischer

Specializes in intellectual property law, providing legal counsel on patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Yakir Loewenstern

Director of IP and Technical Regulatory Affairs at SolarEdge Technologies

Manages SolarEdge's patent portfolio, including evaluating invention disclosures, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and conducting freedom-to-operate analyses.

Yehuda Neubauer

Head of IP Litigation and Trademark & Design Department at Ehrlich Group

Specializes in complex IP cases involving patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, managing global IP portfolios.

Yoav Alkalay

Partner, Chair of the IL STEM Practice Group at Pearl Cohen

Advises clients on various intellectual property matters, including strategic patent portfolio development, patent monetization, and IP due diligence for M&A deals.

Yoav Oestreicher