The International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) is hosting its 30th IP Law Conference, IIPLA 2026 USA, on September 28–29, 2026, in Palo Alto, California. This premier event brings together intellectual property professionals, legal experts, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of intellectual property law in a rapidly evolving global economy.
The conference will feature a series of sessions designed to address key areas of intellectual property law. These include panel discussions on global IP trends, practical workshops on patent prosecution and litigation, and breakout sessions focused on IP management and strategy. Keynote speeches from industry leaders will provide insights into the future of intellectual property, innovation, and the global economy.
Attendees will have ample networking opportunities through receptions and roundtable discussions, fostering meaningful connections among peers, potential clients, and collaborators. The event will also include case study reviews of recent landmark IP cases, offering deep dives into the legal strategies and outcomes shaping today’s IP landscape.
IIPLA 2026 USA is ideal for law firms, corporate counsels, IP professionals, innovators, and policymakers seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in intellectual property law, enhance their professional networks, and gain actionable insights to navigate the complexities of the global IP landscape.
Speakers(72)
Adriana Claudia de Moura
Corporate Intellectual Property & Regional Tax at NIDEC Appliance, Commercial & Industrial Motors
Adriana Claudia de Moura manages corporate intellectual property and regional tax at NIDEC Appliance, Commercial & Industrial Motors.
Adriana Moura
Global Intellectual Property Manager at Nidec Global Appliances
Adriana Moura is the Global Intellectual Property Manager at Nidec Global Appliances, focusing on IP strategy.
Alexandre Gleria
Partner & Head of Innovation and Technology at /ASBZ
Alexandre Gleria is a Partner and Head of Innovation and Technology at /ASBZ, focusing on legal tech advancements.
Amol Mahulkar
Head of Intellectual Property Services & Senior Intelligence & IP Analyst at Airbus India
Amol Mahulkar leads Intellectual Property Services and serves as Senior Intelligence & IP Analyst at Airbus India.
Angela Dunning
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Angela Dunning is associated with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, focusing on intellectual property law.
Anton Didikin
Director at Le
Anton Didikin is a Director at Le, specializing in intellectual property law.
Antonio Moreno
Tax Partner & Member of Innovation Team at /ASBZ
Antonio Moreno is a Tax Partner and Member of the Innovation Team at /ASBZ, specializing in tax law and innovation.
Ashraf El Motei
Founder & Managing Partner at Motei & Associates
Ashraf El Motei is the Founder & Managing Partner at Motei & Associates, specializing in dispute resolution.
Avinav Banerjee
IP Research, Analytics & Intelligence at Airbus
Avinav Banerjee works in IP Research, Analytics & Intelligence at Airbus, specializing in IP strategy.
Basim Mousilli
Managing Director, Founder at Insert Fuel and Legal Follow Up
CJ Rosenbaum
Founder at Amazon Sellers Lawyer
Cheryl Wilson Griffin
Founder at Legal Tech Consultants
Cheryl Wilson Griffin is the Founder of Legal Tech Consultants, specializing in legal technology consulting.
David V. Sanker, Ph.D.
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dr. David V. Sanker is a Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, specializing in patent law with a focus on technology.
Denzel Cadet
Founder & Managing Member at Cadet Legal
Diallo T Crenshaw
Attorney at Jordan Intellectual Property Law, LLC
Diallo T Crenshaw is an Attorney at Jordan Intellectual Property Law, LLC, focusing on IP law.
Dr. Madhumita (Mita) Datta
Intellectual Property Lawyer at Lowenstein Sandler
Dr. Madhumita (Mita) Datta is an Intellectual Property Lawyer at Lowenstein Sandler, specializing in patent law.
Dr. Sandjar Muminov
President at SANDJAR GROUP
Dr. Sandjar Muminov is the President of SANDJAR GROUP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Efrat Kasznik
President at Foresight Valuation Group LLC
Efrat Kasznik is the President of Foresight Valuation Group LLC, specializing in IP valuation and strategy.
Eileen Matus
Founder & CEO at Reg(X)
Eileen Matus is the Founder & CEO of Reg(X), focusing on regulatory technology solutions.
Elizabeth Morris
Legal Director of Intellectual Property & Product at Pure Storage, Inc.
Elizabeth Morris is the Legal Director of Intellectual Property & Product at Pure Storage, Inc., overseeing IP strategy.
Evan Feldstein
General Counsel at FOREO
Evan Feldstein serves as General Counsel at FOREO, overseeing legal matters in the consumer electronics sector.
Evan H. Langdon
Partner, Chair ITC Practice at Washington, D.C.
Evan H. Langdon is a Partner and Chair of the ITC Practice in Washington, D.C., specializing in international trade law.
Felipe Leoni Carteiro Leite Moreira
Partner and Head of the Digital Law Department at Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados
Felipe Leoni Carteiro Leite Moreira is a Partner and Head of the Digital Law Department at Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados.
Germán Morales
Partner at Bailey Duquette P.C.
Germán Morales is a Partner at Bailey Duquette P.C., specializing in corporate law.
Guy Perel
IP Attorney at Perel Law Office
Ian Spain
Associate General Counsel at Vanta
Ian Spain is the Associate General Counsel at Vanta, specializing in compliance and legal operations.
Ira M. Schwartz
Founding Partner at Parker Schwartz
James M. Hall
CEO and Founder at Global GC
James M. Hall is the CEO and Founder of Global GC, bringing extensive experience in global intellectual property law.
Jay Sarmaz
Co-founder & CEO at Truve
Jay Sarmaz is the Co-founder & CEO of Truve, focusing on legal technology innovations.
Jeff Risher
Partner at Blue Peak Law Group LLP
Jeff Risher is a Partner at Blue Peak Law Group LLP, specializing in intellectual property and technology law.
Jo Saxe Levy
Former Vice President, Mobileye Governance & Legal Affairs at Intel Corporation
Jo Saxe Levy is the former Vice President of Mobileye Governance & Legal Affairs at Intel Corporation, with extensive experience in IP law.
Joe Sremack
Managing Director at CBIZ
Joseph Mercadante
Partner at Fabricant LLP
Joseph Mercadante is a Partner at Fabricant LLP, focusing on patent litigation.
Justin Pierce
Partner at Venable LLP
Justin Pierce is a Partner at Venable LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Karim Elhelaly
Group Legal Advisor at VIU
Karim Elhelaly is the Group Legal Advisor at VIU, specializing in media and entertainment law.
Kevin Keller
General Counsel at Super
Kevin Keller is the General Counsel at Super, focusing on corporate legal matters.
Khushbu Solanki
Senior Legal Compliance Manager at Pharming Healthcare Inc.
Khushbu Solanki is the Senior Legal Compliance Manager at Pharming Healthcare Inc., focusing on regulatory compliance.
Klaus Behrndt
Founder, Partner at LifeTech IP
Klaus Behrndt is the Founder and Partner at LifeTech IP, with expertise in life sciences intellectual property.
Liat Galily-Perel
Head of Intellectual Property Law at Israel
Liat Galily-Perel is the Head of Intellectual Property Law in Israel, specializing in IP strategy.
Mahmoud Shaarawy
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at HSA Group
Mahmoud Shaarawy is the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at HSA Group, overseeing legal and compliance functions.
Marina V. Bogorad
Partner at Munck Wilson Mandala
Masoud Vakili
Co-Founder at International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA)
Masoud Vakili is the Co-Founder of the International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA), promoting global IP collaboration.
Matt Holohan
Shareholder at Sheridan Ross P.C.
Matt Holohan is a Shareholder at Sheridan Ross P.C., focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Matthew Scott Lowe
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property at SABIC
Matthew Scott Lowe is Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property at SABIC, specializing in IP law.
Maxim Tabolo
Senior Associate, Patent & Trademark Attorney at EPAM Law
Maxim Tabolo is a Senior Associate and Patent & Trademark Attorney at EPAM Law, specializing in IP law.
Melody Drummond Hansen
IP and Tech Partner at BakerHostetler
Melody Drummond Hansen is an IP and Tech Partner at BakerHostetler, focusing on technology transactions and IP law.
Mirko Schacht
Founder, Partner at 2SPL PartG mbB
Mirko Schacht is the Founder and Partner at 2SPL PartG mbB, specializing in intellectual property law.
Mitchell Rosenfeld
Managing Director at STOUT
Mitchell Rosenfeld is the Managing Director at STOUT, focusing on intellectual property advisory and transactions.
Mohamed Hegazy
Senior Consultant for Regulatory and Compliance Affairs at Digital Economy and Technology General Division
Mohamed Hegazy is a Senior Consultant for Regulatory and Compliance Affairs at the Digital Economy and Technology General Division.
Muna Farid
Director at Hatch Consulting FZE
Muna Farid is a Director at Hatch Consulting FZE, focusing on legal consulting services.
Nicholas Valentino
Lead Customer Success at LexisNexis
Nicholas Valentino is the Lead Customer Success at LexisNexis, focusing on client engagement and product adoption.
Nipun Kumar
CEO at Chekable
Nipun Kumar is the CEO of Chekable, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Olaf Ungerer
Managing Partner at Page White Farrer
Olaf Ungerer is the Managing Partner at Page White Farrer, focusing on intellectual property law.
Olfa B’Chir
General Counsel at Dolls Kill
Olfa B’Chir serves as General Counsel at Dolls Kill, overseeing legal affairs.
Peter Pang
Chairman and Managing Partner at IPO PANG SHENJUN
Porchhay Phoung
CEO/Founder at CACC LAW FIRM
Rainy Barlow
Head of China Office at ABION (BEIJING) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CO. LTD.
Rainy Barlow is the Head of the China Office at ABION (BEIJING) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CO. LTD., focusing on IP law.
Rakesh Kirpalani
Director, Dispute Resolution & Information Technology & Chief Technology Officer at Drew & Napier LLC
Rakesh Kirpalani is the Director of Dispute Resolution & Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer at Drew & Napier LLC.
Ryan Smith
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal – Middle East at Les Laboratoires Servier
Saloni Tuteja is the Head of Legal for the Middle East at Les Laboratoires Servier, focusing on pharmaceutical law.
Sameet Gambhir
Vice President (Corp. Law) & Company Secretary at DCM Shriram LTD
Sameet Gambhir is the Vice President (Corporate Law) and Company Secretary at DCM Shriram LTD, with expertise in corporate governance.
Sharon Rosen
Freelance IP Professional at Admin4IP and Zaretsky Group
Sharon Rosen is a Freelance IP Professional at Admin4IP and Zaretsky Group, focusing on IP law.
Smita Rajmohan
Senior AI Product Counsel at Autodesk
Smita Rajmohan serves as Senior AI Product Counsel at Autodesk, specializing in AI-related legal matters.
Stephen J. Strauss
Shareholder at Buchalter
Stephen J. Strauss is a Shareholder at Buchalter, focusing on intellectual property litigation and counseling.
Subroto Bose
Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property at Marvell Semiconductor
Subroto Bose is the Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Marvell Semiconductor, focusing on IP strategy.
Tim Pohlmann
CEO and Founder at IPlytics
Tim Pohlmann is the CEO and Founder of IPlytics, providing insights into patent analytics and market intelligence.
Tosin Sanjo-Shodimu
Managing Solicitor at Adiel Solicitors
Tosin Sanjo-Shodimu is the Managing Solicitor at Adiel Solicitors, focusing on intellectual property and commercial law.
Vincent Rubino
Partner at Fabricant LLP
Vincent Rubino is a Partner at Fabricant LLP, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Vishal Sharma
Principal at Metanoia, Inc.
Vishal Sharma is the Principal at Metanoia, Inc., specializing in technology and IP strategy.
Yash Shaileesh Bajaj
General Counsel at DevRev
Yash Shaileesh Bajaj serves as General Counsel at DevRev, overseeing legal and compliance matters.
Yash Shailesh Bajaj
General Counsel at DevRev
Yash Shailesh Bajaj is the General Counsel at DevRev, overseeing legal and compliance matters.
Youssef Ghassemi
Founder at DadFlamingo Law Firm
Youssef Ghassemi is the Founder of DadFlamingo Law Firm, specializing in intellectual property law.
Event Details
- Date
- September 28-29, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Palo Alto, United States
- Palo Alto, California, USA
- Pricing
- $1,099 - $2,000
- Audience
- Law firms, corporate counsels, IP professionals, innovators, policymakers.
- Attendees
- Over 250 companies and 1,000 attendees annually.
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