Join us November 9-10 for Life Sciences Masters™ 2026, our fifth annual life sciences conference. We will examine intellectual property across the full lifecycle of biopharmaceutical innovation—from the scientific and clinical realities of developing new medicines to the patent, regulatory, economic and competitive forces that determine whether those innovations ultimately reach patients. The program will explore how innovation continues long after a promising molecule is identified; how patents, pricing and competition policy influence investment; how Congress, the USPTO and FDA are changing the rules; and how artificial intelligence is reshaping both R&D and competitive risk.
Rather than treating patent law, government policy and business strategy as separate conversations, Life Sciences Masters™ will examine how decisions made at each stage affect everything that follows. Through candid, practical discussions, experienced practitioners and in-house industry leaders will address pre-filing risks, strategic prosecution, patent term, PTAB proceedings, judicially created doctrines, licensing and financing, litigation risk and the realities of leading an in-house IP function. The objective is not merely to identify what is changing, but to provide the context and strategic insight necessary to protect important innovation, evaluate risk and make better long-term decisions in an increasingly complex life sciences environment.
Early Bird Registration ends October 25, 2026. Don’t miss out! Register now and save!
Discounts are available for all full-time in-house/corporate counsel, academic, and government employees. To take advantage of this discount, please complete our discount application form.
Group Discounts are also available to all firms and companies wishing to send multiple people. For more details, click Group Discounts in the menu above.
Sponsorships are also available for this program. If your firm or organization is interested in partnering with us on this program, click Sponsor in the above menu.
IPWatchdog is located approximately 10 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD). Plenty of parking is available. The closest hotel is Tru by Hilton, which is less than 1 mile away. Tru by Hilton is located adjacent to the One Loudoun complex, and less than a 5 minute walk to excellent restaurants and several upscale bars.
