Name
Panel: Rethinking IP strategy in the era of AI and open innovation
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers
Koji Akutsu, Shimadzu Corporation
Mitsuaki Matsumura, IBM
Yuichi Saho, SoftBank Corp.
Katharine Wolanyk, Burford Capital
Patrick Zhang, Via Licensing Alliance
Koji Akutsu Mitsuaki Matsumura Yuichi Saho Katharine Wolanyk Patrick Zhang
Description

•    Leveraging data intelligence to build a competitive portfolio 
•    Cutting through the noise with AI-led infringement detection
•    Mitigating risk and sustaining value from AI-driven innovation

Session Type
Panel