The General Counsel 360 Roundtable on IP Valuation and Enforcement is an interactive virtual event organized by GeneralCounsel360, a global platform for legal professionals. This session brings together top IP leaders from across America to discuss real-world challenges in intellectual property enforcement and portfolio valuation.
Key topics include the increasing value of foreign patent enforcement in countries like China and Brazil, the importance of collaborating with innovation teams to assess ongoing portfolio value, and the risks associated with using artificial intelligence tools in evaluating portfolio assets. Attendees will gain practical insights and discover actionable frameworks to evolve from enforcement-focused teams to strategic IP value creators.
The event features notable speakers such as Kirk Sigmon, Partner at Banner Witcoff, who will share expertise on foreign patent enforcement and AI-related risks in IP valuation. The roundtable format encourages interactive discussions, providing ample networking opportunities for participants to engage with peers facing similar challenges across America.
This roundtable is ideal for General Counsels, Chief IP Officers, Heads of IP Strategy & Portfolio Management, Patent Attorneys, Trademark Attorneys, IP Litigation Counsel, Innovation & Patent Strategy Leaders, Risk & Compliance Professionals, and R&D, Product, and Business Strategy Stakeholders. Attendees will learn how leading companies turn enforcement activity into portfolio intelligence and discover practical, scalable frameworks used by top IP teams.
Speakers(7)
Bao Tran
VP, IP & General Counsel at Cisbay Global, Inc.
Bao Tran serves as the Vice President of Intellectual Property and General Counsel at Cisbay Global, Inc., overseeing IP strategy and legal affairs.
Eric Loverro
Senior Vice President & Counsel – IP, AI & Marketing at BNY
Eric Loverro is the Senior Vice President and Counsel for IP, AI, and Marketing at BNY, focusing on intellectual property and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Hongming Liu
Senior IP Counsel at Tencent America
Hongming Liu is the Senior IP Counsel at Tencent America, managing intellectual property matters for the company's U.S. operations.
Kirk A. Sigmon
Shareholder at Banner Witcoff
Kirk helps companies around the world tackle complex intellectual property challenges, from high-stakes patent prosecution and litigation to strategic portfolio development, cross-border licensing, and maximizing IP value.
Praveer Gupta
Director, Patents and Innovation Strategy at Uniphore
Praveer Gupta is the Director of Patents and Innovation Strategy at Uniphore, leading the company's patent portfolio and innovation strategies.
Robert McFarlane
Partner, Technology & IP Practice Chair at Hanson Bridgett LLP
Robert McFarlane is a Partner and Chair of the Technology & IP Practice at Hanson Bridgett LLP, focusing on technology and intellectual property law.
Tomislav Hadzija
Global Head of Trademark Practice at Dennemeyer & Co.
Tomislav Hadzija is the Global Head of Trademark Practice at Dennemeyer & Co., specializing in trademark law and intellectual property management.
Event Details
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- General Counsels, Chief IP Officers, Heads of IP Strategy & Portfolio Management, Patent Attorneys, Trademark Attorneys, IP Litigation Counsel, Innovation & Patent Strategy Leaders, Risk & Compliance Professionals, R&D, Product, and Business Strategy Stakeholders.