IP Forum for Life Sciences
The Biltmore Miami, Coral Gables, FL
December 13–15, 2026
Intangible assets are the crown jewels of the world’s most valuable life sciences companies.
Today’s IP executives face seemingly limitless opportunities to leverage intangible assets, with a commensurate volume of threats. As a result, they must be as informed, nimble, and forward-thinking as any corporate leaders, for the success of their companies and the improvement of life across the globe.
Forum At A Glance
- Multi-day experiences hosted at high-end destinations.
- Seamless blend of active panel discussions and intimate breakout sessions.
- Thoughtfully incorporated business meetings and engaging down-time opportunities.
SPEAKING FACULTY
Critical Voices, Exceptional Dialogue
Hear from and interact with some of the most influential voices in this space.
Cambria Alpha-Cobb
Head of Intellectual Property and Associate General Counsel
AIRNAGwilym Attwell
Principal
Fish & Richardson P.C.Briana Barron
Vice President, Intellectual Property
Arcus BiosciencesJon Behringer
Associate Director of Technology Licensing
St. Jude Children's Research HospitalPadmanabh Bhatt
Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property and Chief Scientific Officer
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Ulrich Binne
Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder, & Head of Legal
Sidekick BioMelissa Brand
Executive Director, Corporate Counsel and Head of Intellectual Property
Paratek PharmaceuticalsAdriana Burgy
Partner
FinneganJeffrey Cartmell
Senior Director, Intellectual Property & Grants
MTF BiologicsDoug Carsten
Partner & Global Co-Chair of Intellectual Property
McDermott Will & Schulte LLPJon Cousin
Partner
CooleyJane Dai
Partner
Knobbe MartensEric Dittmann
Global Co-Chair of Intellectual Property and Partner
Paul Hastings LLPSarah Fashena
Vice President and Head of Intellectual Property Strategy
Ascidian TherapeuticsBarbara Fiacco
Partner and Co-Chair
Foley Hoag LLPBetsy Flanagan
Partner
CooleyTodd Garcia
Principal
Fish & Richardson P.C.G. Scott Goeken
General Counsel, Secretary and Compliance Officer
Corbus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Otto Guedelhoefer
Director, Intellectual Property
Simcha TherapeuticsDavid Gulley
Technology Transfer Office Executive Director
Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research TrustKristen Johnson
Partner
Bookoff McAndrewsLeland Hansen
Shareholder
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.James Harrington
Senior Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
Vera Therapeutics, Inc.Jane Hollywood
Partner
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLPRay Miller
Partner
DLA PiperRaymond Parker
Vice President and Global Lead, Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution
BioNTechRichard Person
Vice President, Intellectual Property
KardiganBrian Phillips
Director , Intellectual Property Core & Office of Science - Industry Partnerships
Seattle Children’s HospitalRobert Pollaro
Chief Legal Officer and Co-Founder
Orcosa Inc.Adam Powell
Partner
Knobbe MartensLauren Rabinovic
Vice President, Intellectual Property Litigation
ModernaJennifer Roscetti
Partner
FinneganMelanie Rupert
Partner & Global Co-Chair of Talent Development
Paul Hastings LLPChuck Sholtz
Head of Intellectual Property
Verdiva BioRon Shulman
Director, Business Development
Welocalize, Inc.Michael Sitzman
Partner
McDermott Will & Schulte LLPErin Sommers
Partner
FinneganPaul Steadman
Partner
DLA PiperRobert Stephen
Partner and Co-Chair
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLPAllison Trotman
Business Development Manager
Welocalize, Inc.Martina Tyreus Hufnal
Principal
Fish & Richardson P.C.Simone Ward
Executive Intellectual Property Counsel
Arcturus TherapeuticsOlga Zimmerman
Senior Director, Intellectual Property
Allogene TherapeuticsOur Event Partners
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