Date: 2 April, 2026Location: Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CaliforniaOfficial website: https://members.lesusacanada.org/event/2026SVCONF
IP and licensing professionals today are dealing with unprecedented change driven by rapid technological breakthroughs, economic uncertainty, and policy shifts, as the landscape of innovation, strategy, and deal-making evolves faster than ever. LES-SVC’s 22nd Annual Conference brings together the leaders, innovators, and dealmakers shaping the future across AI, semiconductors, life sciences, and emerging technologies. This full-day event will convene leading professionals across the innovation ecosystem to explore the critical trends at the intersection of strategy, policy, and capital that are driving innovation forward.
Panel Title: “LES Silicon Valley Chapter: IP Management, Licensing, and Litigation in the Age of AI”
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the day-to-day work of intellectual property professionals, from portfolio strategy to licensing negotiations and litigation damages analysis. This panel brings together leading experts from across the IP profession to explore how AI tools are transforming core IP functions. Can AI meaningfully assess the value of a patent portfolio and map competitive landscapes? How effectively can AI help identify potential infringement across complex product ecosystems? And can AI enhance the rigor and efficiency of reasonable royalty determinations e.g. in complex SEP disputes? Beyond efficiency gains, the discussion will also examine limitations and risks, including bias, explainability, and confidentiality concerns. Attendees will gain practical insights into how AI is being integrated into everyday IP workflows and how it may redefine strategic decision-making in patent portfolio management, licensing, and patent litigation.
Jessica Meyers
Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft
Kirti Gupta
VP & Chief Economist Global, Technology Cornerstone Research
Gail Su
VP & Chief Senior Counsel, Google
Tim Pohlmann
Managing Director Americas, LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions
Contact Tim Pohlmann, Managing Director, Americas – [email protected], Megan Scroggins, Customer Success Manager – [email protected] and Jordan Chadwick, Sr. Sales Executive – [email protected], to arrange a meeting.
