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6.15.26
IPBC Global 2026
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the IPBC Global 2026 on June 15-17, 2026, at the InterContinental San Diego. Partner Michael Levin will serve as the moderator for this panel, "IP: The Voice of Value" on Wednesday, June 17 at 10:10 a.m.-11:10 a.m. and will be joined by leaders from Burford Capital, Qualcomm Technology Licensing, Dolby Laboratories, BASF and Sisvel International SA.
WSGR Events
5.19.26
Building Patent Portfolio Value and Strategic Licensing Trends for In-House Counsel
Patent portfolios are under increasing pressure to do more than protect innovation. In today’s market, in-house legal teams are being asked to manage costs, support business growth, and think more strategically about how patent assets can create long-term value. That includes making smart decisions about portfolio development and pruning, while also understanding how licensing structures, acquisitions, and patent pools can help advance business goals and reduce risk.
Affiliated Programs
3.18.26
2026 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the 2026 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference. This event will feature three days of engaging presentations and discussions among practitioners, in-house counsel, and members of the bench, focusing on best practices, recent developments, and current policy considerations.
Speaking Engagements
3.16.26
USC Gould School of Law 2026 Intellectual Property Institute
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the USC Gould School of Law 2026 Intellectual Property Institute. Join other IP professionals for a gathering of national speakers and a sophisticated discussion of emerging issues and best practices in copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and related fields. The Intellectual Property Institute has forged a reputation for gathering national speakers to analyze sophisticated topics and provide practical takeaways. Focusing on copyright, patent and trademark law, the Institute takes place over the course of two days at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica and features morning plenary sessions, a keynote address, and tracked sessions. Visit the event website to learn more.
Affiliated Programs
1.29.26
PTAB Masters™ 2026
Wilson Sonsini is proud to support the PTAB Masters™ 2026 program presented by IPWatchdog®. This year’s event will focus on what has been a tumultuous year for the Patent and Trial Appeal Board (PTAB), with changes that many in the industry feel have swung to favor patent owners at the expense of petitioners. The discussions will tackle the new processing of PTAB filings, the current state of day-to-day practice at the PTAB, winning arguments and best practices for petitioners to prevail on institution, how patent owners can effectively present discretionary denial arguments, the likelihood of legislative and regulatory changes to PTAB practice, and major decisions by both the PTAB and the Federal Circuit.
WSGR Events
10.16.25
Fall Executive Dinner
Partner Rezwan Pavri is pleased to host an exclusive, invitation-only dinner for General Counsels and CFOs. He will be joined by Jordan Jaffe, a leading IP litigator and fellow partner, who will share timely insights on emerging trends in intellectual property litigation—particularly in the realm of AI. The discussion will explore how these developments are increasingly impacting boardroom decisions at fast-growing technology companies.
Affiliated Programs
10.15.25
2025 ChIPs Global Summit
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the 2025 ChIPs Global Summit in Washington, D.C. This signature event for women in tech law and innovation will provide guests insights on the latest trends in tech law and policy as well as the opportunity to network with colleagues, all while supporting industry inclusion.
Affiliated Programs
10.08.25
PTAB Bar Association 2025 Thought Leader Summit
Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of the PTAB Bar Association 2025 Thought Leader Summit, held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. This year's event will be offered as a bi-coastal experience, held at the USPTO office in San Jose, California (2:00-5:00pm PT) and the Westin Old Town Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia (2:00-5:00pm ET).
WSGR Events
4.22.25
Patent Transactions: Unlocking Value From Your Company’s Patent Portfolio
Please join Wilson Sonsini in Palo Alto on Tuesday, April 22, for insightful discussions on unlocking the value of your patent portfolio, followed by a networking reception. Wilson Sonsini attorneys Jim Yoon, Ryan Smith, and Christopher Mays—alongside a distinguished panel of experts from diverse fields—will share strategies for optimizing your patent portfolio through strategic cross-licensing, license on transfer (LOT), patent pools, patent acquisition, patent divestitures, and patent licensing programs.
Affiliated Programs
3.19.25
2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the 2025 PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference. This event will feature three days of engaging presentations and interactive discussions among practitioners, in-house counsel, and members of the bench, focusing on best practices, recent developments, and current policy considerations.
Affiliated Programs
2.06.25
PBSS Workshop: Intellectual Property Strategies and Best Practices
Wilson Sonsini is proud to partner with the Pharmaceutical & BioScience Society (PBSS) to present a workshop on intellectual property strategies and best practices on Thursday, February 6 at the Crowne Plaza Foster City.