--- title: "LES: Houston Chapter 2026" description: Meet Lumenci at LES Houston on October 1, 2026, for an expert discussion on patent valuation, litigation funding, investment strategy, and IP monetization. image: https://business.lumenci.com/hubfs/Houston%20LES.webp --- [![Lumenci-logo](https://business.lumenci.com/hubfs/Lumenci-logo.svg)](https://lumenci.com) # **Meet Lumenci at LES Houston** #### Join industry experts to explore how investors assess patent portfolios, what owners should consider before seeking funding, and what makes an opportunity litigation-ready. #### **📅 October 01, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM CDT**   **📍Rice University, O'Connor Building – Room 510, Houston, TX** [Register for the Event](https://members.lesusacanada.org/event/10-1-26HOUSTON) ## **About the Session** Getting outside capital into a patent portfolio is rarely as simple as "we have a strong patent, someone will fund it." LES Houston is hosting this panel to walk through what actually stands between those two points sponsored by Lumenci & Office of Technology Transfer, Rice University. Expect a candid look at how investors underwrite a portfolio before they commit capital, what an inventor gives up (and keeps) when they bring in outside financing, and where a damages expert draws the line between a patent that's a good story and one that can survive scrutiny in litigation. Topics on the agenda: - Financing strategy and deal structures, from an investor's perspective - Unlocking IP value without losing control of it, from the inventor's side - What damages experts look for in a litigation-ready patent - A moderated discussion tying documentation, valuation, and deal structure together ## Agenda ### **5:00-5:30 PM** #### Welcome & Introduction ### **5:30 – 6:10 PM** #### Speaker Introductions & Panel Discussion ### **6:10 – 6:30 PM** #### Q&A with Audience ### **6:30 – 7:30 PM** #### Cocktail Reception ## Meet the Speakers ![Jon-1](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jon-1.webp?width=200&height=200&name=Jon-1.webp "Jon-1") ### **[Jonathan Gross](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongrossjd/)**  Vice President, Sales [![lumenci logo](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lumenci%20logo.webp?width=140&height=20&name=lumenci%20logo.webp)](https://lumenci.com/)  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.  ![Adam](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Adam.webp?width=200&height=200&name=Adam.webp "Adam") ## ### **[Adam Falconer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lumencifalconer/)** Sr. Director, Damages & Valuation [![lumenci logo](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lumenci%20logo.webp?width=140&height=20&name=lumenci%20logo.webp)](https://lumenci.com/)  Adam brings 20 years of experience in IP consulting, damages, licensing valuation, and litigation support. He has advised on more than 90 litigation engagements and served as a testifying expert in federal and state courts. His experience spans reasonable royalties, lost profits, breach of contract, and profit disgorgement.  ![Michelle](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle.webp?width=200&height=200&name=Michelle.webp "Michelle") ### **[Michelle Eber](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-eber-6427964/)**  Managing Director  [![west\_u\_capital](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/west_u_capital.webp?width=80&height=48&name=west_u_capital.webp)](https://www.westucapital.com/)  Michelle Eber is Managing Director at West U Capital. She brings experience across patent investment, litigation funding, and IP litigation, having previously led patent investments at Validity Finance and spent more than a decade as a patent and trade secret litigator.  ![Bryce](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bryce.webp?width=200&height=200&name=Bryce.webp "Bryce") ### **[Bryce Barcelo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycebarcelo/)**  Founder[![Barcelo Law](https://business.lumenci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Barcelo%20Law.webp?width=48&height=47&name=Barcelo%20Law.webp)](https://barcelo.law/)  Bryce is an engineer-turned-lawyer specializing in IP monetization and litigation consulting. His experience spans IP strategy, investment, and more than a decade of high-stakes IP litigation.  ## **See You in Houston** Join the conversation on patent monetization, litigation funding, valuation, and investment strategy-and connect with members of Houston's IP and licensing community. [Register for the Event](https://members.lesusacanada.org/event/10-1-26HOUSTON) © 2026 Lumenci is not a law firm. [Privacy Policy](https://lumenci.com/privacy-policy/) [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)