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GLOBAL IP & INNOVATION CONFEX

June 16, 2026  |  San Francisco, USA

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Years of Impact… and Growing

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Rechtsstreit. E-Discovery. Vertragsverwaltung. Dokumenten-Management. Datenprivatsphäre. Internet-Sicherheit. Risiko. Beachtung. Führung. Regulatorische Angelegenheiten. Schiedsverfahren. Streitbeilegung. Forensische Untersuchungen. Betrug & Korruption. Wirtschaftskriminalität. M&A. Juristische Übersetzung. Cloud Computing. Blockchain. KI. Rechtstechnologie.
Rechtsstreit. E-Discovery. Vertragsverwaltung. Dokumenten-Management. Datenprivatsphäre. Internet-Sicherheit. Risiko. Beachtung. Führung. Regulatorische Angelegenheiten. Schiedsverfahren. Streitbeilegung. Forensische Untersuchungen. Betrug & Korruption. Wirtschaftskriminalität. M&A. Juristische Übersetzung. Cloud Computing. Blockchain. KI. Rechtstechnologie.

Theme: Intellectual Property, AI & Innovation in a Borderless Digital Economy

Special Focus: AI-Generated Content Ownership, Cross-Border Patent Strategy, IP Monetization, Trade Secrets Protection & Global Licensing in the Digital Age

Rechtsstreit. E-Discovery. Vertragsverwaltung. Dokumenten-Management. Datenprivatsphäre. Internet-Sicherheit. Risiko. Beachtung. Führung. Regulatorische Angelegenheiten. Schiedsverfahren. Streitbeilegung. Forensische Untersuchungen. Betrug & Korruption. Wirtschaftskriminalität. M&A. Juristische Übersetzung. Cloud Computing. Blockchain. KI. Rechtstechnologie.
Rechtsstreit. E-Discovery. Vertragsverwaltung. Dokumenten-Management. Datenprivatsphäre. Internet-Sicherheit. Risiko. Beachtung. Führung. Regulatorische Angelegenheiten. Schiedsverfahren. Streitbeilegung. Forensische Untersuchungen. Betrug & Korruption. Wirtschaftskriminalität. M&A. Juristische Übersetzung. Cloud Computing. Blockchain. KI. Rechtstechnologie.
Rechtsstreit. E-Discovery. Vertragsverwaltung. Dokumenten-Management. Datenprivatsphäre. Internet-Sicherheit. Risiko. Beachtung. Führung. Regulatorische Angelegenheiten. Schiedsverfahren. Streitbeilegung. Forensische Untersuchungen. Betrug & Korruption. Wirtschaftskriminalität. M&A. Juristische Übersetzung. Cloud Computing. Blockchain. KI. Rechtstechnologie.
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Scale & Impact at a Glance

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Who Attends

Senior decision-makers shaping IP, innovation, tech and commercialization:

General Counsels & Heads of Legal

Chief IP & Patent Counsel

R&D Directors & Innovation Officers

CEOs, CTOs, CIOs (Innovation & Legal Ops)

Legal Operations & Contract Leaders

Law Firm Partners (IP, Tech, Litigation)

Patent Attorneys & Portfolio Managers

Venture Capital & M&A Strategists

Digital, AI & Emerging Tech Counsel

Startup IP & Licensing Leads

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Why Attend & What You’ll Gain

  • Solve real-world challenges in AI-driven IP, litigation readiness, cross-border compliance, trade secrets, licensing, and patent monetization.

  • Hear from Fortune 500 GCs, Chief IP Counsels, R&D heads, USPTO officials, global law firm partners, investors, and innovation experts.

  • Take home practical toolkits: patent strategy checklists, licensing templates, and AI-IP governance frameworks.

  • Earn CPD credits + access GC360Flix replays and post-event resources.

  • Build strategic networks with 150+ onsite peers + 1,000+ virtual participants.

Agenda Overview: Challenge-Based Topics

(08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Approx. Local Time)

08:00 AM – 08:30 AM

Registration & Welcome Tea/Coffee

  • Kickstart the event with registration, accompanied by tea, coffee, and networking with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

08:30 AM – 09:00 AM

GC360 Speed Connect: Interest-Based Intros

  • High-energy icebreaker & rapid networking.

  • Delegates form interest groups (Patent Strategy, Licensing, Litigation, AI-Generated IP, Innovation, Trade Secrets & Commercialization).

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Why It Matters: Start the day with 10–15 new connections.

09:00 AM – 09:20 AM

Opening Keynote: U.S. Leadership in the New Era of IP, AI & Innovation

  • AI inventions & USPTO guidance

  • Digital assets, NFTs & content ownership debates

  • Global shifts in cross-border IP enforcement

What You’ll Gain: IP Leadership Framework for 2026+ (Checklists if shared).

09:20 AM – 09:40 AM

Immersive Simulation: Global Patent War in Action

  • Tech patent dispute + cross-border enforcement challenge

  • Role-play featuring GC, IP Counsel, CTO & external counsel

What You’ll Gain: Patent Conflict Response Toolkit (Checklists if shared).

09:40 AM – 09:55 AM

Fireside Chat with Policy Expert – AI & Patent Eligibility in the U.S.

  • USPTO & WIPO viewpoints

  • Can AI be an inventor? A closer look at legal reality

  • What’s next in global standard-setting?

What You’ll Gain: AI & Patent Eligibility Guide (if shared).

09:55 AM – 10:35 AM

Power Panel 1: AI-Generated IP, Data Ownership & Content Rights

  • Who owns AI-invented assets? Global legal split

  • IP vs data privacy collision: Cross-regulatory relief

  • Algorithmic inventions: Filing strategies & pitfalls

  • IP disclosure risks in generative systems

  • Litigation traps: Bias + deepfake liability

Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.

What You’ll Gain: AI-IP Risk Playbook (Checklists if shared).

10:35 AM – 10:50 AM

Case Study 1: Monetizing IP Through Smart Licensing Models

  • Royalty frameworks for SaaS & digital markets

  • Smart contracts, NFTs & automation

  • Deal structuring for global partners

What You’ll Gain: Licensing Blueprint (Checklists if shared).

10:50 AM – 11:30 AM

Power Panel 2: Unified Patent Court (UPC) + Cross-Border Practice

  • UPC: First-year review & risk map

  • Jurisdiction shopping for AI and tech patents

  • Managing cost & speed in global filings

  • Anti-suit injunctions and NPE risks

  • U.S., EU, China, India – Filing/Prosecution evolutions

Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.

What You’ll Gain: Cross-Border IP Toolkit (Checklists if shared).

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Networking Coffee Break

  • Engage in peer discussions and visit the GC360 zone to explore membership benefits and GC360Flix replays.

11:45 AM – 12:25 PM

Power Panel 3: Trade Secrets, R&D & Innovation in Hybrid Work

  • Protecting dev secrets in remote teams

  • Forensics & insider risk in innovation-heavy orgs

  • China, EU, and U.S. Trade Secrets laws compared

  • Defendable innovation frameworks for R&D

Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.

What You’ll Gain: Trade Secrets Defense Checklist (if shared).

12:25 PM – 12:40 PM

Case Study 2: IP Risk in M&A & Tech Transfer Deals

  • IP red flags in scaling markets

  • Due diligence wipeouts

  • Handling patent overlaps post-acquisition

What You’ll Gain: M&A IP Playbook (Checklists if shared).

12:40 PM – 01:00 PM

GC360 Masterclass 1: Legal Tech & IP Ops Automation

  • CLM for high-volume patent teams

  • AI, dashboards & IP portfolio intelligence

  • Cost efficiency in global portfolio management

What You’ll Gain: IP Ops Automation Toolkit (Checklists if shared).

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

Networking Lunch

  • Meet your peers, build cross-industry alliances, and engage sponsors and speaker partners.

02:00 PM – 02:40 PM

The Real-World Solutions Lab

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Your Challenge. Your Table. Your Action Plan.

In this fast-paced, solutions-focused session, delegates are seated based on the IP challenges they shared during registration — from patent filing delays and AI licensing to trade secret risks and innovation ROI. Together with peer leaders and expert solution providers, you’ll co-create a practical 30-day action roadmap to address your priority challenge.

What You’ll Gain: Tailored guidance, peer-backed solutions, and optional 1:1 advisory support (toolkits or templates shared where applicable).

02:40 PM – 03:20 PM

Power Panel 4: Global IP Monetization & Portfolio Valuation

  • AI + analytics in patent value forecasting

  • Spin-offs, licensing, and fundable innovations

  • Litigation financing for IP-heavy portfolios

  • CFO-CCO alignment on patent strategy

Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.

What You’ll Gain: IP Monetization Guide (if shared).

03:20 PM – 03:35 PM

Case Study 3: How a Fortune 500 Turned IP into Revenue Engine

  • Identified and repurposed high-value patents for monetization.

  • Built a cross-functional IP commercialization taskforce.

  • Launched licensing and tech-transfer programs to generate recurring revenue.

  • Integrated IP strategy with business goals to maximize ROI.

What You’ll Gain: Scalable IP Value Plan (Checklists if shared).

03:35 PM – 03:50 PM

Networking Coffee Break

  • Engage in peer discussions and visit the GC360 zone to explore membership benefits and GC360Flix replays.

03:50 PM – 04:30 PM

Power Panel 5: Litigation Readiness in AI, Patent & Licensing Disputes

  • Defending against patent trolls & AI bias suits

  • Global discovery challenges

  • ADR vs litigation: When and why

  • Evidence trails in automated workflows

Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.

What You’ll Gain: Litigation Risk Strategy (Checklists if shared).

04:30 PM – 04:50 PM

Innovation Spotlight Sponsor Demos

  • Showcase of legal and IP tech built for automation, insight, and faster portfolio wins.

What You’ll Gain: Tech Selection Scorecard (if shared).

04:50 PM – 05:10 PM

Power Panel 6: IP & Innovation 2030 – What’s Next?

  • Will AI be patentable by 2030?

  • Deepfake-proof identity rights

  • Quantum edge & IP security

  • What global industry leaders predict

Audience Spotlight: 2–3 volunteers share key takeaways.

What You’ll Gain: Future Risk Horizon Map (Checklists if shared).

05:10 PM – 05:20 PM

GC360 Think Tank & Event Close

  • Recap of top insights.

  • Commitment Round: 1 action per participant.

  • CPD credit collection + GC360Flix replays.

*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.

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Digital Preview — Mini Virtual Conf (04 June 2026)

Americas-wide participation (1,000+ registrants expected)

Panels on AI Risk, Cybersecurity Disclosure, Privacy Enforcement, GRC & ESG

Sets the stage for the San Francisco ConfEx

Sessions recorded → exclusive replays on GC360Flix

Agenda Program

Opening & Welcome (San Francisco ConfEx Preview)

11:00 AM – 11:05 AM EST

AI-Generated Content & Patent Eligibility: Legal Reality in the Americas

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11:05 AM – 12:00 PM EST |

Panel 1

Cross-Border IP Monetization & Licensing in the Digital Age

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12:00 PM – 12:55 PM EST |

Panel 2

Closing Remarks & Invitation to San Francisco ConfEx

12:55 PM – 01:00 PM EST

​Digital Preview highlight of London Legal ConfEx (17 Sep 2025)

Digital Preview highlight of New York Legal ConfEx (01 Oct 2025)

Past Speaker Faculty

Proven Hybrid Success — London, Sept 2025

  • 1,200+ participants (120 onsite + 1,000 virtual)

  • 50+ speakers from leading brands (HSBC, U.S. Bank, Zoom, Marsh & McLennan, US Department of Homeland Security)

  • 60+ LinkedIn reposts & 5,173+ livestream minutes watched

  • Sponsors gained 120+ senior contacts, curated meetings

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What Leaders Say

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Sarah Van Sicklen

Global Privacy & Technology Counsel, Thermo Fisher Scientific

“A powerful gathering of legal minds with practical insights and fresh ideas to take back to our teams.”

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Lucy Alexander

Legal Director,

F1F9 (UK) Ltd

“Engaging panels on AI, data, ESG, and compliance—an extremely valuable day of learning and connecting.”

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Natasha Sharma

Senior Account Executive,

LegalFly

“An excellent platform to share our Legal AI keynote and engage with senior leaders.”
 

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