IP Year In Review Conference

This keynote examines the landmark Insulet Corporation v. EOFlow decision, in which a jury found willful trade secret misappropriation and the court ultimately entered a worldwide permanent injunction while affirming the verdict in full. Focusing on the court’s post-trial rulings, Goodwin’s lead litigator from the case will discuss the interplay between damages and injunctive relief, including the reduction of a $452 million verdict to a $60 million award paired with injunctive relief. The case offers a powerful lens on how courts are calibrating trade secrets damages, equitable relief, and deterrence in high-stakes IP litigation.

Speaker

• Robert D. Carroll, Partner, Goodwin Procter

Moderator

• Kristin Beale, PhD, Associate, Goodwin Proctor

This panel surveys the most consequential developments in patent prosecution over the past year, considering how changes in USPTO leadership impact patent prosecution strategies going forward.  Use of AI in drafting patents and examining patents is more prevalent, and the new administration is ushering in fresh looks at opening up patent eligibility and limiting the institution of PTAB proceedings.  Panelists will discuss how these shifts are reshaping pre-prosecution decision-making, how using AI is being used throughout the prosecution lifespan, and why early alignment with potential PTAB and litigation strategies has never been more critical.

Speakers

• Kristen Keriakos, Associate General Counsel, Global IP for SharkNinja
• Anshul Mehra, IP Counsel, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Tiffany Reiter, Principal, Fish & Richardson

Moderator

• Rory P. Pheiffer, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg

Get up to speed on the most significant PTAB and Federal Circuit developments shaping patent litigation in 2025, with a focus on key trends and rulings. Panelists will unpack key cases from the Federal Circuit regarding section 112 and other key updates, and will discuss how new PTAB guidance and trends in PTAB decision-making are influencing trial strategy and validity challenges.

Speaker

• Marissa Lalli, Partner, WilmerHale
• Urszula Nowak, Ph.D., Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
• Additional speaker TBD

Moderator

• Sarah S. Burg, Partner, Foley Hoag

This not-to-be-missed panel explores the year’s most notable trademark developments, from emerging AI-related branding issues to the rise of “dupe culture”. Panelists will also examine high-profile trademark disputes involving universities, including Baylor University v. Trustees of Boston University, and Columbia Sportswear Co. V. Columbia University, and provide practical insights for protecting trademarks in an era of rapid innovation and imitation.

Speakers

• Erin McGuine, Associate Attorney, Morgan Lewis
• Robert M. O’Connell, Jr., Of Counsel, Nutter
• Professor Alex Roberts, Northeastern School of Law

Moderators

• Courtney Herndon, Associate, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
• Odette Martins, Senior Associate, Day Pitney LLP

This panel dives into the most significant copyright developments of 2025. Hailing from law firm, in-house, and academia, the panelists will analyze precedential case law, emerging trends in AI and copyright, and critical strategies shaping intellectual property law today. Whether you’re navigating digital content challenges or advising clients on protection strategies, this session delivers practical insights you need to counsel effectively in an evolving legal landscape.

Speakers

• Becky Hemperly, Vice President of Contracts, Rights & Royalties
• Professor Jessica Silbey, Boston University
• Glenn G. Pudelka, Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke

Moderator

• Quincy Kayton, Senior Associate, Day Pitney LLP