Partner Melvin Garner will speak about modern patent licensing at Practicing Law Institute’s panel on September 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Participants of the full-day program are eligible to receive up to 7.5 CLE credits.

Register to attend online or in-person: Modern Patent Licensing 2026

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