Managing Principal Jeff Kinrich to Join Panel on Patent Damages at USC IP Institute
Event:2026 Intellectual Property Institute
Dates:
March 16–17, 2026
Host:
University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law
Location:
Santa Monica, CA
Analysis Group Managing Principal Jeff Kinrich will join the panel “Calculating Victory: In-House Strategies and Recent Updates for Patent Damages” at USC’s 2026 Intellectual Property Institute in Santa Monica.
The session will bring together in-house counsel, outside counsel, and damages experts to discuss the evolving role of in-house legal teams in shaping patent damages strategies. Panelists will examine strategic decisions typically addressed by outside counsel and experts, provide updates on recent pivotal cases – including Rex Medical v. Intuitive Surgical and EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC – and explore current trends in apportionment and licensing comparability that influence damages claims.