Being an expert in various fields of technology, Nikolaus’ practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, patent enforcement and providing expert advice on issues such as freedom-to-operate analyses, license agreements, competitor monitoring and employee inventions.

Intellectual Property Manager of Strauss Group Specialties: Intellectual Property (patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights), Commercial and Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Privacy.

Anna Chauvet, leader of Finnegan’s copyright practice, leverages significant experience in tackling cutting-edge issues pertaining to copyright. She represents a broad spectrum of clients in copyright litigation, licensing, and enforcement matters. Anna also engages in high-level, strategic policy and related regulatory work on copyright.

Dutch native, living in Israel, employed since 2010 by the Swiss company Ferring Pharmaceuticals at their wholly-owned subsidiary Bio-Technology General (Israel) Ltd. She has been active in the IP field for more than 30 years, most of which as in-house counsel in the pharmaceutical industry (and 3 years in private practice). Tessa has a B.Sc. and a M.Sc. in biology and microbiology, respectively, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an MBA from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Senior Vice President and Chief of Intellectual Property at CSL, leading global IP strategy across R&D and commercial operations. Former Global Head of Pharma IP at Novartis and SVP & General Counsel, Europe at Teva. A multiple award-winning IP leader, she holds a PhD focused on IP and pharmaceutical commercialization and is passionate about improving patients’ lives.

Joel is an experienced patent litigator who has worked on a number of the recent leading cases in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics fields. Joel’s strong life sciences background has been of particular relevance for his recent work relating to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare technologies, including small molecules, antibody therapeutics and technologies, DNA sequencing, spatial genomics and therapeutic microarrays.

Elliot Cook, managing partner of the firm’s Reston office, maintains a diverse intellectual property practice, including patent litigation, post-grant patent challenges, strategic patent prosecution and portfolio development, and patent monetization.

Adv. Tal Dahan is the Intellectual Property Manager at CyberArk Software, the global leader in Identity Security. With nearly two decades of experience in IP strategy, litigation, and patent prosecution, Tal joined CyberArk in 2020 to lead comprehensive IP initiatives that protect and advance the company’s innovation worldwide. Embedded within the Product & Technology group, Tal drives CyberArk’s global IP strategy, including cutting-edge efforts in AI and emerging technologies.

David Dykeman is Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office and co-chairs the firm’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group. A registered patent attorney with 25+ years of experience, he focuses on securing global IP protection and business strategy for high-tech clients, particularly in life sciences, medical devices, robotics, materials, and IT.

Hagit Muriel Elul handles high-stakes international arbitration and cross-border litigation in the life sciences, energy and infrastructure, technology and finance sectors. She is the deputy leader of Orrick’s International Arbitration practice globally. Hagit represents clients in international arbitrations across the world under the rules of all the major arbitral institutions including the ICDR/AAA, ICC and LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, JAMS and CPR.

Karen Elburgs heads the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice. Karen has extensive experience in the contentious and non-contentious aspects of intellectual property, including advising on strategic and day-to-day aspects of trademark portfolios and the trademark/domain-name interface, and managing world-wide trademark portfolios for her clients.

Maier Fenster, Head of the Medical Devices Department at Ehrlich Group, specializes in protecting medical technologies such as imaging systems, surgical tools, and wearable health devices. Maier provides strategic IP counsel to startups, corporations, and institutions, ensuring the successful commercialization of medical innovations.

Peter heads up Powell Gilbert’s Dublin office. He practices mainly before the Unified Patent Court and the English Courts, and he has appeared regularly as an advocate. Peter has experience of all major areas of intellectual property litigation including patents, FRAND, licensing, copyright, database rights, trade marks, passing off, confidential information and plant breeder’s rights.

David Gindler is Global Co-Leader of Orrick’s Life Sciences & HealthTech Sector. An experienced trial attorney, he focuses on intellectual property litigation and licensing, with a strong emphasis on trials of high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes in the life sciences field. David’s exceptional record has earned him repeat honors by Chambers USA. He has been Chambers-ranked for 15 years and is currently ranked Band 2 for Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation.

Svetlana Gitman is a Senior Vice President of Business Development and Outreach at the American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (AAA-ICDR®), where she leads outreach and development across all sectors, with a particular focus on innovation-driven industries including life sciences, healthcare, technology, and intellectual property.

Experienced Vice President with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry. Strong IP professional skilled in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Freedom to Operate (FTO), Life Sciences, Medical Devices, and Regulatory Affairs.

Senior Manager of Client Relations at RPX Corporation. Prior to joining RPX in 2023, Brooke was a practicing New York IP attorney for nearly 15 years. Practicing primarily in patent litigation, representing clients in a variety of technology sectors, including the electrical and mechanical spaces, medical devices, biochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. With broad experience in other IP areas, such as patent prosecution, trademarks, transactional work, general counseling, and licensing.

With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, I currently serve as the General Counsel of Microsoft Israel. I provide actionable advice to the country GM and executive management on corporate governance and compliance, and collaborate with the local business team to develop effective solutions that support the achievement of the company's targets and goals.