Events

TOPIC:  Recent and Emerging Developments in UK Intellectual Property Law and Practice Date:  Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: registration, lunch, networking 12:00 - 1:00 PM: program 1.0 hour CLE credit for Technology Location: Knobbe Martens, 2040 Main St., First Floor, Irvine, CA 92614 Join us for an insightful and timely program featuring Jason Dainty of HLK, as he explores the evolving landscape of intellectual property law in the United Kingdom. This engaging presentation will provide valuable perspectives for practitioners, in-house counsel, and anyone interested in global IP trends. Jason will break down key developments, offering practical insights and comparisons relevant to U.S.-based professionals. Program Highlights: Litigating IP in the UKAn overview of the UK court system, how IP cases are handled, and key differences between UK and U.S. litigation. Trade Mark UpdateA look at recent issues, notable cases, practice updates, and emerging trends shaping trademark law in the UK. Unitary Patents & the Unified Patent Court (UPC)Insights into how the new system is functioning in its early stages and what it means for rights holders. AI and IP: Stability AI v. Getty ImagesA discussion of the UK’s first major judgment on generative AI […]

TOPIC:  Funding IP Litigation With Other People’s Money: Opportunities and Pitfalls Date:  Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: registration, lunch, networking 12:00 - 1:00 PM: program 1.0 hour CLE credit Location: Knobbe Martens, 2040 Main St., First Floor, Irvine, CA 92614 TOPICS Procuring Insurance Coverage That Best Addresses IP Claims Securing Funding To Pursue or Defend IP Claims When insurer Coverage Denials support Bad Faith Recovery Indemnity Claims Accessing Other People’s Money Registration: Member: $15.00 Non-Member: $30.00 Student Non-Member: $20.00 In-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! Lunch will be provided.     SPEAKER David A. Gauntlett, Principal, Gauntlett Law David A. Gauntlett is the principal of Gauntlett Law. He earned his J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law in 1979, where he served on the California Law Review. He received his B.A., Magna Cum Laude, from the University of California at Irvine in 1976. Mr. Gauntlett serves as lead counsel in intellectual property and antitrust insurance coverage disputes pending in more than 30 states. He is recognized for his work in precedent-setting coverage litigation involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, as well as […]

TOPIC: Navigating IP Issues in Healthcare and Life Sciences Date:  Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Time:  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: registration, lunch, networking 12:00 - 1:00 PM: program 1.0 hour CLE credit Location: Fish & Richardson-- 4685 MacArthur Court, Suite 350, Newport Beach, CA 92660 The panel will dive into the evolving challenges life sciences companies face in protecting intellectual property in a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping research and innovation. PANELISTS: Michael Amon, Fish & Richardson, Principal Jessica Hudak, Edwards Lifesciences, Lead Counsel, Advanced Innovation and Technology Nicole Williams, 10x Genomics, Senior Director of Intellectual Property and Litigation Moderator:  Tyler Train, Fish & Richardson, Principal Registration: Member: $15.00 Non-Member: $30.00 Student Non-Member: $20.00 In-House Counsel:  Register for a free membership and enjoy member pricing! Lunch will be provided.    

  TOPIC: Must-know privacy developments for 2027 Date:  Thursday, October 1, 2026 Time:  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Rutan & Tucker LLP, 18575 Jamboree Road, 9th Floor, Irvine, CA 92612 - Newport Conference Room Stay ahead of the evolving privacy landscape. Join us for a timely discussion on key regulatory updates, emerging trends, and what businesses and legal professionals need to know to prepare for 2027. 1.0 hour CLE credit.   SPEAKERS Lily Li is the founder and president of Metaverse Law, a Chambers-ranked law firm that focuses exclusively on privacy, AI, and cybersecurity law. She advises tech startups to public companies on the CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA and global data privacy and AI laws. Lily holds multiple certifications in information privacy and computer forensics, and assists clients through the incident response and breach notification process. She is a regular contributor to the OC Lawyer and ABA publications, and has been a speaker at the Wall Street Journal Cybersecurity Symposium, California Lawyers Association, and PrivSec Global. Lily Li has also been selected by the Daily Journal to its Top 40 Under 40 2026 list, which recognizes California’s top rising lawyers under 40.       Amira Bucklin is an associate […]