LSPN North America 2026
Wolf Greenfield is a proud sponsor of Life Sciences Patent Network’s (LSPN) 8th Annual North America Spring Conference: Protecting & Leveraging Innovation in the Life Sciences. This conference is the essential destination for cutting-edge insights into intellectual property challenges in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology industries.
Event Panels
LSPN North America 2026: Strategic Protection for Life Sciences Innovations in a Changing Landscape: Trade Secrets vs. Patents
April 30, 2026
Phil Hamzik will moderate a panel titled “Strategic Protection for Life Sciences Innovations in a Changing Landscape: Trade Secrets vs. Patents” at LSPN North America 2026. As companies face increasing competitive pressures and regulatory scrutiny, the decision between patent protection and trade secret maintenance has become more complex than ever. Weighing up the benefits of avoiding the potential delays and inconsistencies at the patent office, with the concern of staff leaving and tight scrutiny of process for trade secrets, is at the forefront of IP professionals’ minds. Our panelists will share insights from the frontlines of IP strategy, discussing recent shifts in approach and providing practical guidance on when each protection mechanism serves best. They’ll address management concerns, defensive strategies, and the human element in trade secret protection. Wolf Greenfield is a proud sponsor of this panel.