Sterne Kessler’s Nirav Desai will speak at The IP Strategy Summit: NYC, hosted by CenterForce, joining the panel “The Next Wave of Patent Disputes: Strategic Portfolio Management, Patent Quality & Litigation Readiness.”

As the patent litigation landscape continues to evolve, in-house IP leaders must balance portfolio quality, quantity, and business value while preparing for emerging disputes and enforcement challenges. Strategic portfolio management requires aligning patent prosecution, investment, and enforcement decisions with commercial objectives and litigation risk. This panel explores how companies can build stronger, more defensible patent portfolios while positioning themselves for the next wave of patent disputes.

  • Quality vs. Quantity: Balancing portfolio growth, patent strength, and strategic business value.
  • Strategic Portfolio Management: Aligning patent prosecution, investment, and portfolio decisions with business priorities and litigation exposure.
  • Litigation Readiness: Preparing for evolving patent disputes, enforcement strategies, and emerging litigation risks.

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