Beyond Patents: The Management and Strategic Role of Trade Secrets in the Life Sciences

13 Oct 2026
Strategy 26 Exchange: Interactive Roundtable Discussions
Trade secret protection is becoming an increasingly critical component of life sciences IP strategy, as companies reassess the boundaries between patent protection, regulatory disclosure and confidential know-how. This roundtable will examine how organisations are structuring trade secret frameworks within their wider IP portfolio, and how legal teams are navigating the tension between disclosure requirements and long-term competitive advantage.
Speakers
Brian Coggio
Brian Coggio, Of Counsel - Fish & Richardson
Marcell Komlosi
Marcell Komlosi, Patent Counsel - Debiopharm International SA