The Houston IP Circle

Bringing together leaders who have seen IP strategies succeed and unravel at different stages of the lifecycle, to explore how early choices define later outcomes.

📅 April 1, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

📍Downtown, Houston, TX (Register to See Address) 

🔒 By Invitation Only

About the Event

The Houston IP Circle is a private, invitation-only roundtable designed for IP leaders who engage with intellectual property at different stages of its lifecycle.

This is not a presentation. It is not a panel. It is a candid conversation.

Designed as a private, peer-level exchange, the Circle brings together professionals operating at different points of the IP lifecycle from strategy and drafting to transactions, valuation, and enforcement. It creates space to connect with fellow decision-makers in Houston and engage in candid dialogue about the judgments that shape long-term outcomes.

The goal is not consensus. It is clarity.

Participants will leave with a sharper understanding of how choices made early in the IP lifecycle influence risk, leverage, and results later on.

If you would value a seat at the table, request an invitation to join.

 

Agenda

11:30 AM

Welcome & Introductions

Arrival and networking as participants gather for a closed-door exchange.

11:45 AM

Framing the Discussion

Opening perspective on where IP outcomes are truly shaped and why early decisions travel forward.

12:00 PM

Executive Roundtable Discussion

A guided, cross-disciplinary conversation among peers exploring how early IP decisions shape litigation outcomes. 

12:40 PM

Hosted Lunch & Continued Discussion

An intimate lunch setting designed to extend the conversation and deepen connections.

By invitation only. RSVP required.

Who’s in the Room?

Experienced IP partners from across Houston’s legal community, joined by select in-house leaders who shape and oversee intellectual property strategy. The group is intentionally curated and purposefully limited to ensure meaningful engagement and thoughtful peer-level dialogue.

Why Attend?

  • Expand your circle within Houston’s IP community
  • Connect with peers operating at similar levels of responsibility
  • Gain perspective beyond your immediate practice lens
  • Engage in candid, off-the-record discussion
  • Strengthen local relationships grounded in real decision-making experience

Meet the Hosts

Bringing together distinct perspectives from across the IP ecosystem.

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 Jonathan Gross 

 Vice President

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 With nearly 20 years in the global legal community, Jon focuses on intellectual property, working closely with IP litigators and in-house counsel across a range of companies, including Fortune 50 organizations. His experience also spans legal operations, data privacy, & emerging AI technologies.

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 Leela Madan 

 OwnerMadan Law PLLC

Leela Madan is a licensed U.S. Patent Attorney and founder of Madan Law PLLC. With over 17 years of experience in patent prosecution and trademark law, she advises businesses of all sizes on building strategic IP portfolios. 

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 Stephen Jaquess 

 Partnerbva-group

 Stephen Jaquess is a Partner at BVA Group and CPA with over 10 years of experience in expert consulting and testimony across economic damages, valuation, accounting, and financial markets. 

The Setting

An intimate private venue in Houston designed for focused discussion and effortless conversation.

Closed-door discussion 

No presentations

Moderated but participant-driven 

Open exchange of experience 

Request an Invitation

This is an invitation-only gathering with limited seating. If you would value a seat at the table, request below.
(Attendance is confirmed upon review to ensure a balanced discussion across perspectives.)