IPWatchdog LIVE 2026 is the sixth annual conference organized by IPWatchdog, Inc., a leading source for news and information in the patent and innovation industries. The event is scheduled to take place from March 22 to March 24, 2026, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
The conference will cover a wide range of topics pertinent to the intellectual property community, including discussions on the global IP landscape, the economics of patent portfolios, contracting for AI acquisition, and modern brand protection strategies. Sessions will feature insights from former and current federal and district court judges, high-ranking USPTO officials, in-house counsel from various industries, and decision-makers from law firms of all sizes.
Attendees can look forward to exceptional networking opportunities, including an opening reception, awards ceremony, and multiple networking breaks. Notable speakers include Hon. John W. Holcomb, Hon. Ryan T. Holte, Hon. Andrei Iancu, Lisa Jorgenson, and Hon. David Kappos. The event will also feature the induction of distinguished individuals into the IPWatchdog Masters™ Hall of Fame.
This conference is ideal for professionals involved in intellectual property law, including attorneys, in-house counsel, policymakers, and academics. It offers a platform to engage in comprehensive discussions on pressing industry issues, gain insights from leading experts, and expand professional networks.
Speakers(17)
Ali Allawi
Senior Director, IP at Warner Bros. Discovery
Ali Allawi is the Senior Director of Intellectual Property at Warner Bros. Discovery.
Coke Morgan Stewart
Deputy Director at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Coke Morgan Stewart is the Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Congressman Kevin Kiley
U.S. Representative for California’s 3rd Congressional District at United States House of Representatives
Kevin Kiley represents California's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
David Yurkerwich
Senior Managing Director & IP Practice Leader at Ankura
David Yurkerwich is the Senior Managing Director and IP Practice Leader at Ankura.
Gene Quinn
President & CEO at IPWatchdog, Inc.
Gene Quinn is the President and CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc., a leading source for IP news and analysis.
Hon. Andrei Iancu
Former Under Secretary of Commerce for IP & Director of the USPTO at Sullivan & Cromwell
Andrei Iancu is a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and previously served as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO.
Hon. David Kappos
Former Under Secretary of Commerce for IP & Director of the USPTO at Cravath, Swaine & Moore
David Kappos is a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore and formerly served as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO.
Hon. F. Scott Kieff
Former ITC Commissioner, Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School
F. Scott Kieff is a former ITC Commissioner and a Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School.
Hon. John W. Holcomb
Judge at U.S. Federal District Court, Central District of California
Judge John W. Holcomb serves on the U.S. Federal District Court for the Central District of California.
Hon. Paul R. Michel (ret.)
Chief Judge (ret.) at US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Paul R. Michel is a retired Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Hon. Pauline Newman
Circuit Judge at Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Pauline Newman serves as a Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Hon. Ryan T. Holte
Judge at United States Court of Federal Claims
Judge Ryan T. Holte presides over cases at the United States Court of Federal Claims.
Joseph Allen
Executive Director at Bayh-Dole Coalition
Joseph Allen is the Executive Director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition, advocating for the Bayh-Dole Act.
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.
Matteo Sabattini
Executive Advisor, Government Affairs at Sisvel Group
Matteo Sabattini serves as an Executive Advisor for Government Affairs at Sisvel Group.
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.
Shawnna Yashar
IP & Technology Litigation Attorney/Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Shawnna Yashar is a partner specializing in IP and technology litigation at O'Melveny & Myers LLP.
Event Details
- Date
- March 22-24, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Arlington, United States
- Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Intellectual property professionals, including attorneys, in-house counsel, policymakers, and academics.
- CLE Credits
- 23 hours of Virginia CLE