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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.
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9.25.25
Association of Corporate Counsel San Francisco Bay Area IP Symposium (Virtual)
Wilson Sonsini partners Colleen Bal, John Flynn, and Josh Baskin and Jeremy Gray, Assistant General Counsel with Circle will present "Ruptured Relationships and Trade Secrets: Thinking Ahead to Trial so That You Won’t Be on Trial,” on September 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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8.21.25
College for Clients Series: Trade Secrets 101: What Every In-House Counsel Needs to Know
Trade secret litigation has become ubiquitous for technology and life sciences companies. Risks are widespread and the potential damages can be substantial in complex cases. In this environment, in-house counsel plays a crucial role—whether representing potential plaintiffs or potential defendants—in taking early action to reduce costs, prevent problems, and ensure optimal outcomes. This seminar will focus on practical, everyday steps that in-house counsel can take to identify risks and respond effectively.
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3.20.24
Association of Corporate Counsel San Francisco Bay Area Life Sciences Conference
Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual ACC San Francisco Bay Area Life Sciences Virtual CLE Conference and Live Social Event. In-house counsel are invited to participate in eight hours of virtual California CLE programming. This two-day virtual event on March 20th and 21st will explore new and timely information about the world we are currently navigating as it relates to the Life Sciences industry.
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5.25.23
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Reception
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Wilson Sonsini will welcome the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Daren Tang to our San Francisco office. The mission of WIPO—the global forum of intellectual property services, policy, information, and cooperation—is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all.
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5.10.23
AIPLA 2023 Spring Meeting
AIPLA will host its third consecutive, fully in-person, meeting since emerging from the pandemic. With Seattle as the backdrop, #aiplaSM23 will highlight hot topics in intellectual property, provide ample networking opportunities and social gatherings, and showcase the work of our 60+ committees. The conference will cover topics including:
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12.12.22
Navigating the Law of Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants
This two-day program, focusing on trade secret law, will examine some of an organization’s most valuable assets, from cutting-edge technologies to profit-enhancing improvements and beyond. The first half-day session will cover the fundamentals of trade secret law and the laws governing the creation, identification, and protection of trade secrets—including the drafting of agreements governing trade secret use and remedies for misappropriation. The second half-day session will be a more in-depth analysis of trade secrets litigation, mega-verdicts, and recent federal enforcement of restrictive covenant agreements deemed to be violations of the antitrust laws. The panels will include esteemed judges, in-house counsel, representatives from government agencies, and top practitioners examining both the plaintiff and defense side of the law. IP lawyers, employment lawyers, general counsel, and executives should attend.
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12.09.22
The McCarthy Institute Distinguished Lecture Series - "The Future of Trade Secret Law"
The McCarthy Institute and the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University are delighted to announce that the article “From Trade Secrecy to Seclusion,” authored by Charles Tait Graves and Sonia K. Katyal, has won the McCarthy Scholarship Award contest.
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10.12.22
Advanced Trade Secrets 2022: New Risks, New Challenges, New Ideas
Trade secrets can be among an organization’s most valuable assets – when you know how to identify, protect, and safely share them. Trade secrets law can protect cutting edge new technologies, improvements to mature technologies, and a host of valuable technical and strategic information in between. But misappropriation and claims of misappropriation can derail an organization’s business strategies—on both sides of the “v”. They can even lead to criminal exposure and liability. Judgments in the scores of millions of dollars and even more are becoming increasingly common. So are reversals. The importance of trade secrets law and the potential risks to trade secrets is magnified when employees and consultants who have become immersed in trade secrets move among multiple players in the industry, or even just work remotely. But trade secret disputes are not confined to the realm of migratory employees. Increasingly, sharing trade secrets when considering potential mergers, acquisitions, and business collaborations can bring great opportunity. It can also place information and business at great risk. To maximize value and reduce risk from trade secrets, organizations must stay on top of the latest developments. This program brings together experts and thought leaders in the field to help you do just that.
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5.09.22
The 2022 Sedona Conference on Trade Secrets
This Conference will present for public dialogue the first set of consensus, non-partisan publications from our Sedona Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets (WG12), most of which are to be published in final/post-public comment form in the weeks and months leading up to the Conference, consisting of: