Rethinking Patent Enforcement: The ITC As a “New” Venue for Life Sciences Companies

LSPN North America Fall 2026

Nov
3
2026

Date: November 3, 2026

Location: San Francisco, CA

Sige Gutman (Chair, Life Sciences Litigation Practice; Co-chair, Patent Litigation Practice; and Co-chair, Life Sciences) is moderating and Michael Leib is speaking on a panel during LSPN North America Fall 2026, a Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review event focusing on practical strategies for protecting and maximizing the value of innovation amid an evolving patent and regulatory landscape.

The panel, “Rethinking Patent Enforcement: The ITC as a ‘New’ Venue for Life Sciences Companies,” examines the growing role of the US International Trade Commission (ITC) in life sciences patent enforcement, including when ITC actions can help drive business outcomes, how they can complement district court and PTAB proceedings, and key considerations for companies incorporating the ITC into a broader enforcement strategy.

The annual LSPN North America Fall conference convenes senior intellectual property (IP) leaders and patent professionals to explore the legal, regulatory, and business issues shaping IP strategy across the life sciences industry.

Professionals

  • Siegmund Gutman
  • Michael Leib

    • Related Practices

  • International Trade Commission Section 337
  • Patent Litigation
  • Federal District Court Patent Litigation

    • Related Industries

  • Life Sciences

    • Speakers

    Siegmund Gutman

    Siegmund Gutman

    Moderator

    Siegmund Y. (“Sige”) Gutman is a nationally recognized patent litigator and counselor who serves as Chair of the firm's Life Sciences Litigation Practice, Co-chair of the Patent Litigation Practice, and Co-chair of the Life Sciences Practice. Drawing on his background and industry experience in molecular and cell biology and biophysical chemistry, Sige litigates cases involving biologic drug patents, life sciences innovations, and the Hatch-Waxman Act. He also develops and executes market exclusivity and freedom to operate strategies and handles inter partes patent office actions.
    Michael Leib

    Michael Leib

    Speaker

    Michael J. Leib is a Member at Mintz whose practice draws on significant experience at the intersection of international trade, regulatory matters, and complex commercial disputes. He advises clients on issues involving federal agencies, trade policy, and high-stakes patent litigation.