Sterne Kessler Director Ian Soule will speak at the IP Strategy Summit: Chicago, hosted by CenterForce. He will join a panel of industry leaders for the session, “Portfolio Management & IP Strategy: Aligning Business Goals.”

A strong IP portfolio doesn’t just protect innovation—it drives strategic growth, competitive advantage, and long-term business value. Legal teams are evolving their patent and trade secret strategies to better align with corporate priorities, R&D investment, and global expansion. As innovation cycles accelerate and budgets tighten, IP leaders are rethinking how to measure value and make tradeoffs across portfolios. From early-stage idea capture to monetization and divestment, portfolio management is becoming more integrated with corporate planning.

This panel will discuss:

  • How to assess and adjust portfolio strategy based on evolving business needs
  • Balancing patenting, trade secret protection, and licensing in a resource-constrained environment
  • Governance models that improve visibility across R&D, legal, and commercial teams
  • Metrics and tools that help IP leaders demonstrate value to the business

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