The Silicon Valley IP Forum 2025 is a premier conference dedicated to fostering discussion and collaboration among intellectual property professionals in the Silicon Valley area and beyond. Organized by Stanford Law School, this event brings together judges, law firm and in-house counsel, and academics who practice at the forefront of IP law.
Key topics covered at the forum include developments in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) under the new administration, litigation funding, venue, and forum shopping in patent cases, hot topics in global IP enforcement, and patent damages. The agenda features insightful panel discussions and an academic spotlight on real-world prior art.
The conference offers ample networking opportunities, including a reception following the day's sessions. Notable speakers include Kathi Vidal, Partner at Winston & Strawn and former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, who will deliver the keynote address. Other confirmed speakers are Mark Lemley, William H. Neukom Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, and Teresa Rea, former Acting Director of the USPTO.
This event is ideal for IP professionals seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in intellectual property law, including attorneys, in-house counsel, judges, and academics. Attendees will gain valuable insights from leading experts and have the opportunity to engage with peers in the field.
Speakers(23)
Ashok Ramani
Davis Polk
Bethany Bengfort
Turner Boyd Seraphine
Brad Waugh
TP-Link
Charles Davis
David O'Brien
Haynes and Boone
Hon. Cathy Ann Bencivengo
Judge at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Jeremiah Chan
Meta
Jonathan Stroud
Unified Patents
Joseph Matal
Former USPTO Acting Director and Acting Solicitor at Clear IP
Kathi Vidal
Partner at Winston & Strawn
Kathi Vidal is a leading authority in artificial intelligence and intellectual property law, with a distinguished career as a patent, trade secret, and IP litigator. She served as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Kimberly Schmitt
Lara Rogers
Amazon
Lisa Larrimore Ouellette
Deane F. Johnson Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Lisa Larrimore Ouellette is the Deane F. Johnson Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Her scholarship focuses on empirical and theoretical problems in intellectual property and innovation law.
Mark Lemley
William H. Neukom Professor of Law & Director, Program in Law, Science & Technology at Stanford Law School
Mark Lemley is a renowned scholar in intellectual property law, serving as the William H. Neukom Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science and Technology. He has authored 11 books and over 200 articles, with his works cited extensively by courts and academics.
Matthew Powers
Tensegrity Law Group LLP
Matthias Kamber
Paul Hastings
Meghana RaoRane
Samsung
Paul Gugliuzza
University of Texas School of Law
Sarah Piepmeier
Partner at Perkins Coie
Sarah Piepmeier is a partner at Perkins Coie, specializing in intellectual property litigation. With over 20 years of experience, she has represented technology companies in significant IP disputes and is recognized as a leading patent litigator in California.
Sarita Venkat
Cisco
Teresa Rea
Consultant at Rea Consulting LLC
Teresa 'Terry' Rea is a consultant with Rea Consulting LLC, specializing in patent practice and prosecution. She previously served as Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Thomas Krause
Former USPTO Solicitor
Veronica Ascarrunz
Perkins Coie
Event Details
- Date
- April 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
- Paul Brest Hall, Stanford University
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- IP professionals, including attorneys, in-house counsel, judges, and academics.
- CLE Credits
- MCLE materials are available for attendees.