IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 is the fifth annual conference organized by IPWatchdog, Inc., a leading source for news and information in the patent and innovation industries. The event took place from March 2 to March 4, 2025, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
The conference featured a diverse range of sessions covering critical topics in intellectual property law, including patent litigation, prosecution strategies, portfolio management, and licensing. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in discussions on the latest trends and challenges facing the IP community, with insights from esteemed speakers such as former and current federal and district court judges, high-ranking USPTO officials, and in-house counsel from various industries.
In addition to the educational sessions, IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 emphasized networking and relationship-building. The event included two cocktail networking receptions, two breakfasts, two lunches, and multiple networking breaks, allowing participants to connect with peers, industry leaders, and decision-makers. The conference also featured an expo hall showcasing products and services from top sponsors and exhibitors.
IPWatchdog LIVE 2025 was designed for professionals across the intellectual property spectrum, including attorneys, in-house counsel, government officials, and business executives. The event provided a platform for attendees to stay informed about the latest developments in IP law, share best practices, and foster collaborations within the IP community.
Speakers(35)
Adi Sidapara
Founder and CEO at Garden
Adi Sidapara is the Founder and CEO of Garden.
Alaina van Horn
Chief of the IP Enforcement (IPE) Branch at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Alaina van Horn is the Chief of the IP Enforcement Branch at U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Alex Long
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel & General Counsel at GE Aerospace
Alex Long is the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and General Counsel at GE Aerospace.
Chris Storm
IP Legal Director at Uber
Chris Storm serves as the IP Legal Director at Uber.
Corey Salsberg
Vice President and Global Head of IP Affairs at Novartis
Corey Salsberg is the Vice President and Global Head of Intellectual Property Affairs at Novartis.
David Soucy
Sr. IP Counsel and Global Lead Patent Counsel at SimpliSafe
David Soucy is the Senior IP Counsel and Global Lead Patent Counsel at SimpliSafe.
David Suter
Principal at Harness IP
David Suter is a Principal at Harness IP.
Gene Quinn
President & CEO at IPWatchdog, Inc.
Gene Quinn is the President and CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc., a leading source for news and information in the patent and innovation industries.
Hon. Andrei Iancu
Former Under Secretary of Commerce for IP & Director of the USPTO at Sullivan & Cromwell
Hon. Andrei Iancu is the former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, currently with Sullivan & Cromwell.
Hon. John W. Holcomb
Judge at U.S. Federal District Court, Central District of California
Hon. John W. Holcomb serves as a Judge at the U.S. Federal District Court for the Central District of California.
Hon. Pauline Newman
Circuit Judge at Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Hon. Pauline Newman is a Circuit Judge at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Hon. Randall R. Rader
Former Chief Judge (ret.) at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Hon. Randall R. Rader is the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
J. John Lee
Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property at U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary
J. John Lee serves as the Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property at the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary.
Jennifer O’Connell
Assistant General Counsel, Director of Intellectual Property at Albany International Corp.
Jennifer O’Connell is the Assistant General Counsel and Director of Intellectual Property at Albany International Corp.
Jessica Richard
Vice President, Federal Public Policy at Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
Jessica Richard serves as the Vice President of Federal Public Policy at the Recording Industry Association of America.
Joe Walsh
Principal at Harness IP
Joe Walsh is a Principal at Harness IP.
John Cheek
VP, Intellectual Property & Legal Operations, and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Tenneco, Inc.
John Cheek is the Vice President of Intellectual Property & Legal Operations and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Tenneco, Inc.
John Rogitz
Managing Attorney at Rogitz & Associates
John Rogitz is the Managing Attorney at Rogitz & Associates.
Jon Scahill
Chief Executive Officer at Quest Patent Research Corporation
Jon Scahill is the Chief Executive Officer at Quest Patent Research Corporation.
LeKeisha Suggs
Vice President of Intellectual Property at UnitedLex
LeKeisha Suggs is the Vice President of Intellectual Property at UnitedLex.
Leo White
Chief IP & Associate General Counsel at The Duracell Company
Leo White serves as the Chief IP and Associate General Counsel at The Duracell Company.
Lisa Jorgenson
Deputy Director General, Patents & Technology at World Intellectual Property Organization
Lisa Jorgenson is the Deputy Director General for Patents & Technology at the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Mark Vallone
Chief Patent Counsel, Americas at IBM
Mark Vallone serves as the Chief Patent Counsel for the Americas at IBM.
Matthew Rizzolo
Partner at Ropes & Gray
Matthew Rizzolo is a Partner at Ropes & Gray.
Matthew Veale
European Patent Attorney at Patsnap
Matthew Veale is a European Patent Attorney at Patsnap.
Melissa Silverstein
Senior IP Counsel and Executive Recovery Coach at The Healed Professional
Melissa Silverstein serves as Senior IP Counsel and Executive Recovery Coach at The Healed Professional.
Renée C. Quinn
Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer at IPWatchdog, Inc.
Renée C. Quinn serves as the Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer at IPWatchdog, Inc.
Robert Stoll
Former Commissioner for Patents, USPTO at Stoll Patent Consulting and Expert Testimony LLC
Robert Stoll is the former Commissioner for Patents at the USPTO and currently with Stoll Patent Consulting and Expert Testimony LLC.
Robert Taylor
Founder & Owner at RPT Legal Strategies
Robert Taylor is the Founder and Owner of RPT Legal Strategies.
Shawnna Yashar
IP & Technology Litigation Attorney/Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Shawnna Yashar is an IP and Technology Litigation Attorney and Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP.
Stephen T. Schreiner
Partner at Carmichael IP, PLLC
Stephen T. Schreiner is a Partner at Carmichael IP, PLLC.
Thara Russell
Director, Assistant General Counsel for IP at Capital One
Thara Russell serves as the Director and Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Capital One.
Todd Walters
Shareholder, Chair, Patent Office Litigation Practice and Co-Chair, IP Section at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Todd Walters is a Shareholder, Chair of the Patent Office Litigation Practice, and Co-Chair of the IP Section at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney.
Torie Reinhart
Global IP Counsel at Viridien
Torie Reinhart is the Global IP Counsel at Viridien.
Wen Xie
Owner at Lux Lumen Intellectual Property PC
Wen Xie is the Owner of Lux Lumen Intellectual Property PC.
Event Details
- Date
- March 2-4, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Arlington, United States
- Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Intellectual property professionals, including attorneys, in-house counsel, government officials, and business executives.
- Attendees
- 300+