Day 1 - Thursday, May 28, 2026

7:45 – 9:00 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast 
Sponsored by Kutak Rock

Continental Breakfast is included with your registration.

8:30 – 8:35 am
Welcoming Remarks
Extended by Nathaniel T. Trelease, Esq., Program Chair, WebCredenza, Inc.

8:35 – 9:50 am
Deep Tech: How Quantum Computing, Robotics, and Space are Changing Everything
Presented by Ben Bloom, Ph.D., Atom Computing; Jerry McIntyre, Esq., Orbit Fab; Shane Neman, Neman Ventures; and Sean Singleton, Ogelthorpe Capital, LLC
Moderated by Scott McKinney, Esq., Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

9:50 – 10:05 am
Networking Break

10:05 – 10:55 am
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Patent Law Update
- Key judicial, legislative, and PTO developments shaping patent practice
- Practical implications for prosecution and litigation strategy
- What patent lawyers must adjust in 2026 and beyond
- Emerging trends in patent damages and remedies
Presented by Mark Lemley, Esq., Stanford Law School

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
The Age of Imitation: Dupes vs. Infringement
- Legal limits of “dupe” culture in trademarks and trade dress
- Enforcement strategies against look-alike products
- Brand protection lessons from recent disputes
- Social media's role in accelerating imitation culture and enforcement challenges
Presented by Amy Kramer, Esq., Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Kevin McPherson, Esq., Shein Distribution Corporation; and Chad T. Nitta, Esq., Kutak Rock LLP

Track C: Licensing
When the Cloud Turns Stormy: Navigating SaaS Contract Disputes
- Common failure points in SaaS agreements
- Litigation trends and dispute-resolution strategies
- Drafting lessons to reduce future conflict 
Presented by Rachel MacGuire, Esq., Oracle and John Ritsick, Esq., Ritsick Law, LLC

Track D: Technology Law
IP Protection Strategies for Quantum, Robotics, and Space
- Strategic Balance: How innovators in quantum, robotics, and space—alongside Colorado university technology transfer offices—can balance patents and trade secrets to protect complex technologies while navigating export controls, academic collaborations, and federal funding obligations.
- Enforcement Realities: Why detecting and enforcing patents is uniquely difficult in these industries—and how blended protection strategies, including careful coordination between university inventors and industry partners, can mitigate risks of misappropriation and loss of commercialization rights.
- Business Alignment: How IP strategy should evolve with funding sources, government partnerships, and university licensing objectives to preserve long-term commercial and competitive advantage, from early-stage spinouts to mature companies seeking investment or acquisition.
Presented by Jocelyn Damgaard-Ensinger, Esq., Boeing; Rozhin Eskandarpour, Ph.D., Resilient Entanglement; and Sean Singleton, Ogelthorpe Capital, LLC
Moderated by Sara Patak, Esq., Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

11:00 – 11:50 am
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Hybrid IP in a Changing Landscape: Safeguarding Innovation
- Managing overlapping patent, trade secret, and copyright rights
- Risk mitigation in collaborative and fast-moving environments
- Strategic protection for complex innovation portfolios
- Strategic selection between patent publication and trade secret protection
Presented by Jessica R. Hunter, Esq., Capella Space; Samantha Pak, Esq., Stryker; and Karen Lu, Esq., Cisco. 

Moderated by Angela C. Tarasi, Esq., King and Spaulding, LLP

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
Trademark Updates
- Key rulings shaping brand protection
- Developments in registrability, enforcement, and use
- What trademark practitioners should prioritize
- Non-traditional marks including sounds, colors, and motion marks
Presented by David Bernstein, Esq., Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP

Track C: Licensing
Patent Indemnity Clauses: Allocating IP Risk in High-Value Deals
- Structuring indemnities to balance risk and deal value
- Common drafting traps and negotiation pressure points
- Lessons from disputes over patent indemnification
Presented by Victoria Donovan, Esq., Kutak Rock LLP; and Richard D. Spilde, Jr., Esq., Holland & Hart LLP

Track D: Technology Law
Praxis: Operationalizing AI in your Law Firm
- Turning AI tools into practical workflows
- Governance, ethics, and risk management considerations
- Real-world lessons from early adopters
- Measuring ROI and building internal buy-in for AI adoption
Presented by Avi Gesser, Esq., Debevoise and Plimpton, LLP

11:55 am – 1:25 pm
Luncheon
Sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Lunch is included with your registration. Please indicate during registration if you plan to attend. CBA-CLE can provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options if requested.

12:35 - 1:25 pm
A Conversation with the USPTO Director
Presented by John Squires, Esq., Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office; Moderated by Mikaela Stone, Esq., King and Spalding, LLP

1:30 – 2:20 pm
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Legislative, Policy, & Agency Change

- How federal policy shifts affect IP and tech law
- Anticipating agency priorities and enforcement trends
- Strategic planning amid regulatory uncertainty
Presented by Peter-Anthony Pappas, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
Brands and Breakneck Creatives

- IP clearance and protection in fast-paced content creation environments
- Balancing speed-to-market demands with trademark and copyright compliance
- Managing influencer collaborations and user-generated content risks
Presented by Will Hanisch, Esq., Green Room, Inc.

Track C: Licensing
Licensing Update

- Emerging trends reshaping IP licensing deals
- Drafting strategies for evolving technologies and markets
- Pitfalls to avoid in modern licensing agreements
- Major court rulings impacting license interpretation and enforcement
- Evolving royalty structures in response to economic and technological shifts
Everything you need to know about the last year in licensing.
Presented by Jeff C. Dodd, Esq., Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP

Track D: Technology Law

The Rise of Agentic AI — Deployment, Risks, and Strategic Implications
- How autonomous AI agents change legal risk profiles
- Governance challenges for businesses and counsel
- Preparing clients for the next phase of AI adoption
- Liability allocation when AI systems act beyond programmed parameters
- Contractual and regulatory considerations for deploying agentic AI in business operations
Presented by Matthew Coleman, Esq., Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP; Scott McKinney, Esq., Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; and Lucky Vidmar, Esq., Microsoft

2:20 – 2:40 pm
Networking Break

2:40 – 3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Leveraging AI in IP Litigation
- AI tools for Rule 11 analysis, charting, prior art review, discovery, depositions, and trial
- Ethical and accuracy considerations in AI-assisted work
- Competitive advantages for modern IP practices
- Quality control and ethical boundaries when using AI in IP litigation
Presented by Lee Johnston, Esq., Haynes & Boone, LLP, Eric Lin, Esq., Patlytics; and Katherine Vessels, Esq., Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Moderated by Mikaela Stone, Esq., King & Spalding

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
Enforcement Update: Anti-Counterfeiting
- New tools and strategies to combat counterfeits; criminal and civil remedies
- Cross-border enforcement challenges and solutions
- Brand protection in digital and physical marketplaces
- E-commerce platform takedown procedures and seller verification requirements
Presented by Jennifer Lane, Esq., Amazon; and Airina L. Rodrigues, Esq., Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP

Track C: Licensing
Licensing Issues in M&A
- IP diligence pitfalls that derail transactions
- Structuring licenses before and after deal close
- Managing consent, assignment, and valuation risks
- Change of control provisions and consent requirements
- Post-closing integration of licensed IP and renegotiation strategies
Presented by Tracy Rubin, Esq., Cooley

Track D: Technology Law
Trade Secret Update
- Developments in misappropriation and enforcement law
- Protecting confidential information in remote workplaces
- Best practices for prevention and litigation readiness
Presented by James (Jim) Pooley, Esq., James Pooley, PLC

3:35 – 4:25 pm
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Patent Eligibility Under 35 USC 101
- Current state of subject-matter eligibility doctrine
- Practical prosecution and litigation strategies
- How courts and the PTO are applying §101
- Proposed legislation
Presented by James Beard, Esq., Merchant & Gould, P.C.; Ben Fernandez, Esq., WilmerHale; and Michele Washington, Esq., Quarles & Brady LLP

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
Global Manufacturing: Cross Boarder Protection
- Coordinating patent, trade secret, and know-how protection across manufacturing jurisdictions
- Supply chain IP security and vendor risk management
- Enforcement strategies against cross-border infringement and gray market goods
Presented by Safir Anand, Esq., Anand and Anand and TBD

Track C: Licensing
Beyond Brulotte: Licensing Structures that Survive Legal & Commercial Scrutiny
- Creative royalty structures after Brulotte and Kimble
- Aligning legal compliance with business realities
- Drafting durable, enforceable license agreements
- Antitrust considerations in patent pool and standard-essential patent licensing
Presented by Guy Donatiello, Esq., Odyssey Pharmaceuticals Consulting; Thomas A. Magnani, Esq., Arnold & Porter; and Stephen MacKenzie, Esq., Patent Platform Services

Track D: Technology Law
AI Update
- Major legal and regulatory developments in AI
- Risk exposure across industries and use cases
- How AI law is evolving faster than compliance norms
- Regulatory frameworks emerging for AI governance and transparency
Presented by Sean P. Belding, Esq., Perkins Coie, and Jess Miers, Esq., The University of Akron School of Law

4:25 pm – 5:15 pm
Cocktail Reception 
Sponsored by Venable LLP
Take this time to network with distinguished faculty and colleagues. Included in your registration! Please indicate if you plan to attend during the registration process.

Day 2 - Friday, May 29, 2026

7:45 – 9:00 am 
Continental Breakfast 
Sponsored by Quarles & Brady LLP
Continental Breakfast is included with your registration.

8:30 – 8:35 am
Welcome Back Remarks
Extended by Nathaniel T. Trelease, Esq., Program Chair, WebCredenza, Inc.

8:35 – 9:50 am

Big Picture Technology 2026: Power Supplies, Semiconductors, AI, & Robotics
- Power Supplies: insatiable demand for power generation (e.g., AI)
- Semiconductor manufacturing - national security issues
- Taiwan/China locking down IP
- AI generally
Presented by Frances A. Koncilja, Esq., Koncilja Law Firm, Chloe Mikel, Esq., Prime Data Centers, and Brad Watts, US Chamber of Commerce, Global Innovation Policy Center
Moderated by Wayne Stacy, Esq., Executive Director, Berkeley Center for Law & Technology
 

 
9:50 – 10:05 am
Networking Break

10:05 – 10:55 am
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
UPC Update: One Year Later
- Key decisions shaping the Unified Patent Court
- Strategic considerations for global patent enforcement
- Lessons learned from early UPC practice
- Opt-out considerations and multi-jurisdictional litigation trends
- Practical guidance on navigating UPC procedures and forum selection
Presented by Bryce Matthewson, Esq., Powell Gilbert, and Randy Wu, Esq., 10X Genomics 

Moderated by Mindy Sooter, Esq., Wilmer Hale

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
Zombie Trademarks and the Resurrection of Old Marks 
- When abandoned marks can rise again
- Risk analysis for clearance and enforcement
- Strategic lessons from revived brands
Presented by Ryan D. Levy, Esq., Patterson Intellectual Property Law

Track C: Licensing
Leveraging AI in Your Licensing Practice
- Using AI to streamline negotiations and drafting
- Risk assessment for AI-driven deal tools
- Practical use cases for licensing professionals
- AI-powered royalty auditing and portfolio valuation tools
Presented by Leyla Smieja, Esq., Veritone, and Laurel Palluzzi, Esq., GC AI
Moderated by David Stone, Esq., Lockheed Martin

Track D: Technology Law

Running Patents Like a Business: Leadership Lessons from Top Corporate IP Teams
- Managing patent portfolios for ROI and impact
- Metrics, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment
- Insights from high-performing in-house IP groups
- Building cross-functional collaboration between IP, R&D, and business units
Presented by Aaron Brodsky, Esq., Trimble Inc.; and B.C. Moore, Esq., Illumina, Inc.

Moderated by William Barrett. Esq., TechNomos AI

11:00  – 11:50 am
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Go Your Own Way: Which Type of Post-Grant Review is Best For You? 
- Strategic use of IPRs and PGRs after recent rulings
- Tactical considerations for challengers and patentees
- Lessons from successful and failed proceedings
- Timing considerations and estoppel effects in parallel litigation
Presented by Jessica C. Kaiser, Esq., Perkins Coie, and Justin Krieger, Esq., Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
Copyright Updates
- Key cases redefining copyright boundaries
- Developments impacting creators, platforms, and licensors
- Digital copyright challenges including streaming, NFTs, and generative AI
- DMCA safe harbor developments and takedown practice updates
Presented by Ian C. Ballon, Esq., Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Track C: Licensing
Modern IP and Content Distribution Pathways
- Evolving models for digital content monetization
- Legal risks in platform-driven distribution
- Structuring rights for emerging channels
- Licensing models for streaming, social media, and emerging digital platforms
- Rights fragmentation challenges across territories and delivery channels
- Adapting traditional content deals to subscription and ad-supported models
Presented by Will Hanisch, Esq., GreenRoom, Inc.

Track D: Technology Law
Domestic Privacy Update
- Key regulatory, statutory, and enforcement developments
- Compliance challenges across state and federal regimes
- Practical guidance on data minimization and consumer rights management for advising clients in a shifting landscape
- FTC enforcement priorities and recent consent decree requirements
Presented by David Navetta, Esq., Troutman Pepper Locke

12:05 – 1:10 pm
Luncheon 
Sponsored by Holland & Hart
Lunch is included with your registration. Please indicate during registration if you plan to attend. CBA-CLE can provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options if requested.

12:20 – 1:10 pm
AI Ethics 
Presented by Thomas Phelan, and Thomas Spahn, Esq., McGuire Woods LLP  

Submitted for 1 Ethics Credit

1:15 – 2:05 pm
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Leveraging AI in Patent Prosecution
- AI-assisted application and office action response drafting 
- Prior art search and analysis and patentability prediction tools
- Maintaining attorney supervision and ethical compliance with USPTO requirements 
Presented by Michael Binns, Esq., Meta, and Ian Schick., Paximal
Moderated by Craig Neugeboren, Esq., Neugeboren O’Dowd PC  

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
NIL and Right of Publicity Update
- AI Actors
- Sports and Entertainment law
- Publicity rights in memes

- NCAA Althletes
Presented by Emily Keimig, Esq. and Philip Sheng, Esq., Venable LLP

Track C: Licensing
Navigating Global Trends in SEPs and FRAND Licensing 
- Recent court decisions on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory licensing terms
- Portfolio licensing practices and valuation methodologies for standards-essential patents
- Jurisdiction shopping and anti-suit injunction tactics in international SEP disputes 
Presented by Michelle Aspen, Esq., Shook, Hardy & Bacon and Manny Caixeiro, Esq., Venable LLP; additional speaker to be named.

Track D: Technology Law
Global Privacy Update
- Emerging patentability issues in non-classical computing algorithms 
- Trade secret versus patent strategies for deep tech innovations
- Strategies for IP protecting in space
- Aligning IP strategy with unique funding pathways in defense tech
Presented by Austin T. Chambers, Esq., Dorsey & Whitney, LLP, and Beth Magnuson, Esq., Thomson Reuters Practical Law

2:10 – 3:00 pm
Breakout Sessions

Track A: Patents & Patent Litigation
Documenting the Digital Inventor: Compliance Strategies for AI-Assisted Inventions 
- Best practices for documenting human contribution in AI-assisted innovation
- Navigating inventorship, disclosure, and compliance risks
- Preparing prosecution records for increased scrutiny
Presented by Rachel Herder, Esq., Mammoth Biosciences and Jose J. Jimenez, Esq., Polsinelli PC  
Moderated by Phil Harris, Esq., Holland & Hart

Track B: Trademarks/Copyrights
Font Copyrights & Litigation
- Copyright protection and limits for typefaces and fonts
- Recent litigation trends and enforcement strategies
- Practical guidance for designers, licensors, and platforms 
Presented by Olivia M. Clavio, Esq., Faegre Drinker, and Tim Costello, Esq., Monotype

Track C: Licensing
Unlocking Value: Strategic Approaches to IP Portfolio Monetization
- Aligning IP assets with business and revenue goals
- Monetization strategies beyond traditional licensing
- Evaluating risk, valuation, and deal structures
- Patent assertion entities, NPE transactions, and defensive aggregation models
- Tax considerations and financial structuring for IP monetization deals
Presented by Jonathan Stroud, Esq., Unified Patents, LLC; additional speakers to be named
Moderated by Mollybeth (Molly) R. Kocialski, Esq., Holland and Hart

Track D: Technology Law
Renewables/Power Density/Climate
- IP advantages and challenges in energy, storage, and climate technologies
- Protecting innovation in rapidly evolving clean-tech markets
- Regulatory, investment, and commercialization considerations
- Green technology licensing initiatives and standard-essential patent issues
- Trade secret protection for clean energy manufacturing processes and materials
Presented by Frances A. Koncilja, Esq., Koncilja Law Firm, and George Simion, Esq., Terra Power, LLC

3:00 – 3:30 pm
Beer Tasting 
- Voir Dire Beer®
- Infringement IPA®
- Lawyer’s Lager®  
Sponsored by Faegre Drinker

3:30 – 4:20 pm
Lawyer Ethics and Difficult Law, Facts, and Clients
Presented by Thomas Spahn, Esq., McGuire Woods, LLP
Submitted for 1 Professional Responsibility Credit

4:20 pm
Adjourn

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