Events

TOPIC:  AI Tools for IP Practitioners Date:  Tuesday, March 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 for Technology Location: Rutan, LLP, 18565 (not the main building) Jamboree Road 1st Floor (Huntington conference room), Irvine, CA, 92612 Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a core competency in legal practice.  In 2026, AI tools are available to enhance practitioners’ capabilities for every aspect of litigation, as well as IP clearance and prosecution programs (for copyright, patent, trademarks, etc.). While these AI tools open up new opportunities, the sheer volume and variety of options present attorneys in law firms and in-house teams alike with a difficult balancing act, weighing cost effectiveness, risk management, and attorney productivity.  In short: what are the best tools out there, and how can they improve the value of legal work without generating liability? In this session, Kyre Stucklin and Allen Kim, along with moderator Meredith Williams, will share practical insights on how AI is being used in real-world litigation and IP practices today. Drawing from hands-on experience, they will explore how all attorneys—and especially IP practitioners—can approach AI adoption with confidence, […]

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 […]