- Use AI safely and effectively — identify where AI can improve workflows, deliver measurable ROI, and support teams without compromising confidentiality, quality, or human oversight.
- Build stronger patent strategies — strengthen prosecution, licensing, and litigation approaches while uncovering new opportunities to generate value from existing portfolios.
- Protect brands across borders and online — respond to growing physical and digital counterfeiting, platform-based infringement, and complex global enforcement challenges.
- Stay ahead of legal and regulatory change — understand evolving USPTO policy, recent case law, and litigation developments affecting U.S. and global IP portfolios.
- Do more with less — improve workflows, prioritize higher-value work, and better demonstrate the commercial impact of the IP function to senior leadership.
Drive Strategy, Maximize Value, and Master the Future of IP Management
March 2-3, 2027 | Union League Club, Chicago
Connecting the global IP community in the heart of the Midwest across dedicated Patent and Trademark tracks.
250+ Attendees
40+ Speakers
2 Dedicated Tracks
The IP landscape is entering another period of major disruption. Rapid advances in generative and agentic AI, evolving enforcement challenges, and increasing pressure on budgets and headcount are forcing IP leaders to rethink how their teams operate.
Today, the role of the IP function goes far beyond protecting intellectual property. Senior IP leaders are increasingly expected to show measurable business value, support growth, manage risk, and earn greater influence with the C-suite.
Against this backdrop, the World IP Review Summit returns to Chicago on March 2–3, 2027, bringing together senior in-house IP leaders, leading private practice attorneys, and technology providers for two days of practical discussion, benchmarking, and relationship-building.
Attendees will explore how to:
Why Attend WIPR Summit in 2027
1 Dual-Track Agenda
Tailor your learning experience between a dedicated Patent Track (prosecution, litigation, AI integration) and a dedicated Trademark & Brand Protection Track (enforcement, clearance, global strategy).
2 Embedded in a Powerhouse IP Hub
Now located in the heart of Chicago—one of North America’s top legal and industrial markets—leveraging deep local expertise across manufacturing, tech, automotive, life sciences, and quantum.
3 Advisory Board Curated Content
Built by in-house leaders for in-house leaders to address genuine operational and legal hurdles.
4 Unrivalled Networking ROI
A 50:50 in-house to outside counsel ratio guarantees high-value conversations with peers from Fortune 500 companies, startups, and top solution providers.
Announcing the First Six Thought Leaders Joining WIPR Summit 2027
More speakers will be announced soon — stay up to date via our website
Connect with industry leaders from some of the most innovative companies across the globe
This event provides a comprehensive platform for the most innovative IP owners in the industry to address the challenges they face and explore solutions. By bringing together experts, legal professionals, and representatives from various sectors, we offer a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and forge valuable connections. Our events feature senior leaders from:.png)
Decision-makers with the following job titles attend our WIPR Summit conferences: |
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Associate General
Counsel |
Director
of IP |
Manager
of Patent Licensing |
Director
of Open Source |
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Chief
Legal Officer |
Director
of IP Investments |
Director |
Head of
Product & IP Legal |
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General
Counsel |
Director
of Produce IP |
Legal Director |
IP Strategy Counsel |
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Legal
Director |
Head of
IP |
Manager of
IP |
Head of
Patents |
Hear from Our Attendees
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Sponsorship:
Ayo Fagbohun
Senior Business Development Manager - Events
Email: afagbohun@newtonmedia.co.uk
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