IP Palooza - A Deep Dive into AI and IP

Our 2026 IP Palooza will explore the cutting edge of innovation and law, from AI’s impact on copyright, contracting, and ethics to the latest developments in patent prosecution, litigation, and case law. Leading firms including Baker McKenzie, Barnes & Thornburg, Fish & Richardson, Foley & Lardner, Kilpatrick, Marshall Gerstein, and McGuireWoods will highlight key developments shaping the future of IP—from AI to fundamental changes in USPTO leadership. Please join us to explore the intersection of innovation and law while gaining practical takeaways to navigate today’s rapidly evolving IP landscape. The event concludes with a reception at 5:00 PM, providing an excellent opportunity to network with your peers.

7 hours of NC CLE credit has been applied for, including 6 General credits and 1 Ethics credit

Info: Amy Fix – Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, Life Sciences Patent Prosecution Practice Unit Leader;
Aisha Hasan – Partner, Barnes & Thornburg

Info: Brian Livedalen - Principal, Fish & Richardson; Kristi Sawert - Principal, Fish & Richardson; Timothy Riffe - Principal, Fish & Richardson

Info: Kyle Smith – Associate, McGuireWoods

Info: Keo McKenzie - Partner, Intellectual Property & Technology, Baker McKenzie;
Cristina Messerschmidt - Senior Associate, Privacy & Security, Baker McKenzie;
Kim Maney – Associate General Counsel, GSK

Info: Steve Gardner – Partner, Kilpatrick

Info: Josh Elliott - Partner, Marshall Gerstein; Randy Rueth - Partner, Marshall Gerstein

Info: Chanley Howell – Partner, Foley & Lardner

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Host or Publisher RTAC-ACC