LSPN North America

Protect and leverage your IP across the life cycle of innovation

October 21-22, 2025 - Hyatt Regency, San Francisco

200+ Attendees

50+ Speakers

16+ Sessions

This year’s programme is specifically tailored to cover every aspect of patent management across the life cycle of your product.

The right mix of people - We always ensure at least 50% of our audience come from in-house positions within pharma, biotech, and medtech companies so you’ll enjoy making connections with potential clients, or speak with peers to see how they are tackling their challenges.

The right balance of education and business orientated - come to learn from your peers and brush up on the latest topics, and walk away with new and valuable associations.

The right mix of presentations from experts, panel discussions to explore varying perspectives, and roundtables for informal and informative discussions with your peers - so you gain real insights from like-minded professionals and know what the groupthink is.

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“I always value my experience attending LSPN. The sessions are highly relevant, engaging, and informative. This is my go to conference.”

John Ashley, Auctus Surgical

2024 Highlights

“Very informative sessions with eminent leaders from leading organisations. The conversation related to practical experiences and issues relatable to any patent professional.”

Patent Analyst, Excelon IP

Join the most influential IP conference in the life sciences

The 5th Annual LSPN North America–Fall Conference is your essential destination for cutting-edge insights into intellectual property challenges in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology industries.

Why attend?

Stay Ahead of Industry Developments: Dive deep into the latest legal rulings, legislative changes, and strategic approaches transforming life sciences IP landscape
Network with Top Patent Experts: Connect with in-house patent counsel from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies
Comprehensive IP Coverage: Explore critical topics spanning patentability, eligibility, prosecution, and litigation
Practical Solutions: Share and learn innovative strategies for addressing complex IP challenges

Conference themes for 2025:

Master §112 Enablement – Navigate the 2024 USPTO guidelines, overcome genus claim limitations, protect antibody innovations, and build robust patent applications that withstand today's heightened scrutiny.

Respond to Policy Upheaval – Tackle IRA drug pricing impacts, adapt to new administration priorities, leverage safe harbor provisions, and maximize patent life despite USPTO inconsistencies.

Secure AI-Driven Innovations – Protect AI-generated biotech inventions, navigate inventorship questions, satisfy written description requirements for computational predictions, and document AI processes effectively.

Diversify Beyond US Uncertainty – Build resilient global portfolios, compare jurisdictional advantages, optimize filing strategies across Asia/Europe/Latin America, and navigate post-grant proceedings worldwide.

Maximize Collaborative Value – Structure winning pharma partnerships, conduct airtight IP due diligence, choose between patents vs. trade secrets, secure funding in shifting landscapes, and negotiate powerful IP-centric deals.

Brought to you by Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review, this conference has become the definitive event for professionals navigating the intricate world of life sciences intellectual property. Our community has grown since last year's edition making us the place to forge new relationships, reconnect with past colleagues, and walk away with tangible tips you can apply to your everyday practice.

Don't miss your opportunity to stay at the forefront of IP innovation!

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Don’t miss the leading event for IP professionals in the life sciences!

LSPN provides a comprehensive platform for the most innovative patent holders in the industry to address the challenges they face and explore solutions. By bringing together industry experts, legal professionals, and representatives from various sectors we offer a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and forge valuable connections. Previous delegates include: