SPRING SEMINAR
2026
Join us at
Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
May 1-3, 2026
Reconnect at the Ojai Valley Inn
Reconnect with friends and colleagues at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn! Early-bird registration is now open. We are excited to offer one-night or two–night packages at our exclusive rate for LAIPLA members. Packages include room and conference registration. Additional discounts are available for our in-house members. Our exclusive package deals include:
- Luxury accommodations for a one-night or two-night stay
- Exclusive access to Spring Seminar activities including Ojai wine tasting and more
- Full seminar registration, including 8+ MCLE hours and networking
- Friday dinner and cocktail reception
- Saturday lunch, dinner, and cocktail reception
- Sunday breakfast
Please stay tuned for more information on the schedule, panels, activities, and more! If you are interested in speaking on a panel or hosting a networking/activity break, please contact office@laipla.net.
Join LAIPLA for 8+ MCLE hours at our Spring Seminar panels
Explore cutting-edge topics in intellectual property law led by distinguished practitioners and industry leaders.
Trade Secret Litigation 2026: Navigating Particularity Requirements and Remedies in Misappropriation Cases
Presented by Jones Day; featuring panelists John R. O’Donnell, Andrea W. Jeffries, Randall E. Kay, and Steven M. Zadravecz.
Secondary Liability under Trademark and Copyright Law
Presented by Greenberg Traurig; panelist information to be announced.
Emerging Expert Trends for Patent, Copyright and Trade Secret Cases
Presented by Signature Resolution; featuring panelists Judge Suzanne Segal (Ret.), Judge Amy Hogue (Ret.) and Greg Derin.
ADR in a Changing Legal Landscape: Considerations for IP Practitioners
Presented by Judicate West; panelist information to be announced.
Life Sciences IP in Practice: Industry Perspectives on Evolving Standards
Presented by Cork Maloney; moderated by Sarah Cork, Ph.D. (Cork Maloney); featuring panelists Arka Chatterjee (Natera), Jessica Hudak (Edwards Lifesciences), Chris de Mauny (Bird & Bird), and Miguel Lopez, Ph.D. (Gilead).
Being Mindful of Implicit Biases that May Impact the Valuation of the Case in a Mediation
Presented by JAMS; featuring panelists Judge Shashi Kewalramani (Ret.), Judge Pregerson (Ret.), Paul Burns, and Linda Burrow.
The Modern Patent Litigator’s Dilemma: Choosing the Right Battlefield(s) in 2026 and Beyond
Presented by Irell & Manella; panelist information to be announced.
Spring Seminar 2026 Schedule
3:00 PM
Registration
3:55 PM
Opening remarks
4:00 PM
MCLE Panels and Networking Breaks
6:30 PM
Reception and dinner
8:00 AM
Registration and breakfast
9:00 AM
MCLE Panels and Networking Breaks
12:30 PM
Lunch and Keynote Presentation
2:00 PM
Break and activities (details to be announced)
6:00 PM
Reception and dinner, followed by evening activities
8:30 AM
Registration and breakfast
9:30 AM
MCLE Panels and Keynote Brunch
11:45 AM
Closing remarks
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