IP Year In Review Conference

About the Event
On Thursday, February 5th, 2026, members joined for the annual IP Year in Review Conference. This year’s conference brought together top in-house counsel, legal scholars, and expert practitioners from leading firms to break down the most pivotal court decisions and developments in intellectual property law over the past year. Discussions included insights on trade secrets damages, patent prosecution under the current administration, significant cases in the PTAB and Federal Circuit, how trademarks are influenced by AI, “dupe culture” and look-alikes, and the role of AI in today’s copyright landscape.
Steering Committee
Co-Chair Peter Cuomo Mintz | ![]() Co-Chair Odette MartinsDay Pitney LLP |
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![]() Kristin M. BealeGoodwin Procter | ![]() Sarah S. BurgFoley Hoag LLP |
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![]() Courtney HerndonMintz | ![]() Quincy KaytonDay Pitney LLP | ![]() Rory PheifferBarnes and Thornburg |











































