Litigation Leadership: Insights from Heads of IP and Heads of Patent Litigation from Across the Tech & Innovation Sector

20 Jan 2027
Tech & Innovation Patent Litigation Europe

In a distinctly complex and rapidly evolving technology litigation landscape, patent litigators must continually adapt to new challenges and responsibilities. This leadership-focused panel brings together senior in-house IP counsel and Heads of Patent Litigation for an intimate discussion on leadership, talent development, external counsel management, and the strategic priorities shaping modern patent litigation functions.

- Explore how Heads of IP and Patent Litigation are adapting to the evolving global disputes landscape. 

- Learn how tech IP leaders are building high-performing teams and coordinating with external counsel across multi-jurisdictional patent disputes.  

- Gain insights from senior industry leaders on the strategic priorities and leadership challenges shaping modern patent litigation in the technology sector.  

Speakers
Jako Eleveld
Jako Eleveld, VP, Head of IP Licensing - Philips
Rob Rodrigues
Rob Rodrigues, Partner - RNA Law
Andrew Yen
Andrew Yen, Chief IP Counsel - Panasonic