2026 Sino America Pharmaceutical Association Orange County and LA Chapter

Join us for a one-day program featuring two interactive workshops designed to provide practical, real world guidance on intellectual property strategy and portfolio management for life sciences companies. The workshops are tailored for founders, in-house counsel, scientists, and business leaders seeking actionable insights into patent strategy and global portfolio execution.

Session 1: Patent Strategy: Building a Strong IP Foundation

This session provides a strategic foundation for building and managing patent portfolios that support innovation, commercialization, and long-term value creation. MoFo of counsel, Yuying (Kate) You, will lead a focused discussion on patent strategy fundamentals tailored to life sciences technologies, drawing on her experience advising companies across the innovation lifecycle. The session will address how to develop patent strategies that evolve alongside scientific development, competitive dynamics, and commercial objectives, with practical guidance applicable to both emerging and established companies.

Session 2: Navigating IP Risks in Global Deals

This advanced session focuses on IP challenges that commonly arise as life sciences companies scale, enter transactions, or operate globally. MoFo partner, Janet Xiao, will share practical insights into IP due diligence, portfolio optimization, and managing sophisticated cross-border patent strategies. Drawing on real world examples, the session will explore how companies can proactively manage risk, preserve exclusivity, and coordinate global prosecution strategies across key jurisdictions.