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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


Peter Cuomo
Co-Chair
Peter Cuomo
Mintz
Odette Martins
Co-Chair
Odette Martins
Day Pitney LLP
Kristin M. Beale
Kristin M. BealeGoodwin Procter
Sarah S. Burg
Sarah S. BurgFoley Hoag LLP
Courtney Herndon
Courtney HerndonMintz
Quincy Kayton
Quincy KaytonDay Pitney LLP
Rory Pheiffer
Rory PheifferBarnes and Thornburg

2026 Event Photos