Breakout Session
IP Litigation Strategy: The Art of Winning Before Trial
March 24, 2026 @ 12:15 PM EST – FRL Room
12:15 PM ET
March 24, 2026
IP Litigation Strategy: The Art of Winning Before Trial
Often, the focus of “winning” in litigation will focus on trial strategy and tactics, but the reality is that most IP cases never reach a jury. The strategies that determine outcomes are typically only visible behind the scenes. From early case assessment and due diligence relating to the strength of the assets, to venue strategy, discovery management, claim construction, expert development, dispositive motions, and evidentiary positioning, the decisive moments in IP litigation occur long before trial begins.
This panel brings together experienced litigators to discuss how successful IP litigation strategies are built and executed in practice. Panelists will discuss pre-trial advocacy, what mistakes most often undermine otherwise strong cases, and how litigators can create leverage that drives favorable resolutions.
Rather than focusing on trial theatrics, this conversation will explore the operational reality of IP litigation — where preparation, credibility, and strategic discipline shape outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insight into how sophisticated litigators manage cases from filing through resolution, and how “winning” in IP litigation is usually determined well before anyone steps into a courtroom.
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