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Author:

Gregory Bombard

Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Gregory S. Bombard is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on trade secret litigation. Greg also handles other IP litigation and complex commercial disputes. His trade secret clients are primarily in high tech industries, including biotech, medical devices, software, robotics, fintech, and manufacturing. Greg is an author of the ABA’s Guide to Protecting and Litigating Trade Secrets, 2nd Ed., and co-chairs of the ABA’s Trade Secret Litigation Subcommittee. Greg is a shareholder in the Boston office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He can be reached at [email protected]. 

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Gregory Bombard

Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Gregory S. Bombard is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on trade secret litigation. Greg also handles other IP litigation and complex commercial disputes. His trade secret clients are primarily in high tech industries, including biotech, medical devices, software, robotics, fintech, and manufacturing. Greg is an author of the ABA’s Guide to Protecting and Litigating Trade Secrets, 2nd Ed., and co-chairs of the ABA’s Trade Secret Litigation Subcommittee. Greg is a shareholder in the Boston office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He can be reached at [email protected]. 

Author:

John Lee

Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary
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John Lee

Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary

Intellectual Property (IP) litigation, especially in patent and trade secret cases, can be a critical battleground for businesses trying to protect their innovations. Whether defending their rights or asserting them, companies
need to understand the strategic dynamics of offensive vs. defensive litigation.

- Understand the core differences between offensive and defensive litigation in patent and trade secret disputes.
- Learn the strategic advantages and risks of initiating litigation versus responding to a lawsuit.
- Explore the best practices for managing complex IP cases, including litigation timing, settlement negotiations, and strategic use of court motions.
- Gain insights into navigating the evolving landscape of patent and trade secret law, including challenges posed by technology and international jurisdiction
- Navigating Non practicing entity (NPE) Litigation scenarios

Author:

Lana Gladstein

General Counsel
Seaport Therapeutics

Lana Gladstein currently works as a General Counsel for Seaport Therapeutics. She previously worked at APRINOIA Therapeutics as a Group General Counsel. Lana Gladstein attended Northeastern University School of Law.

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Lana Gladstein

General Counsel
Seaport Therapeutics

Lana Gladstein currently works as a General Counsel for Seaport Therapeutics. She previously worked at APRINOIA Therapeutics as a Group General Counsel. Lana Gladstein attended Northeastern University School of Law.

Author:

Brad Bidwell

Assistant General Counsel - IP and HR
Knowles Corporation
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Brad Bidwell

Assistant General Counsel - IP and HR
Knowles Corporation

Author:

Brian D. Walters

Executive Vice-President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Matthews International

Brian serves as Executive Vice-President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for Matthews International Corporation having joined the Company as corporate counsel in January 2005 and having been promoted to the role of General Counsel in February 2009.  Brian directs all legal operations for the Company globally, in addition to serving as a member of Matthews’ executive leadership team.   

 

Established in 1850, Matthews now operates 3 very diverse business segments in over 35 countries.   In 20 years of leading the legal function for Matthews, Brian has directed over 80 mergers and acquisitions, varying in size, complexities, industries and geographies.  During that same period, the annual revenue of the Company has more than tripled to approximately USD 1.8 Billion. 

 

Brian is also responsible for developing and directing various global compliance programs addressing trade secret protection, anti-trust, anti-corruption, data protection, export controls and insider trading.

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Brian D. Walters

Executive Vice-President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Matthews International

Brian serves as Executive Vice-President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for Matthews International Corporation having joined the Company as corporate counsel in January 2005 and having been promoted to the role of General Counsel in February 2009.  Brian directs all legal operations for the Company globally, in addition to serving as a member of Matthews’ executive leadership team.   

 

Established in 1850, Matthews now operates 3 very diverse business segments in over 35 countries.   In 20 years of leading the legal function for Matthews, Brian has directed over 80 mergers and acquisitions, varying in size, complexities, industries and geographies.  During that same period, the annual revenue of the Company has more than tripled to approximately USD 1.8 Billion. 

 

Brian is also responsible for developing and directing various global compliance programs addressing trade secret protection, anti-trust, anti-corruption, data protection, export controls and insider trading.