Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Intellectual Property & Technology Shareholder David S. Harburger, Ph.D., presented the session, “Building a Life Sciences IP Strategy in a World with Generative AI,” at The Paperless Lab Academy (PLA) USA 2026 Conference Oct. 14. The session explored key innovation management considerations for life sciences companies as generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into research and development and business operations.
Harburger is a patent attorney who works closely with life sciences clients from the early stages of formation and beyond to align their intellectual property (IP) strategy with their business goals. He advises on patent preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analysis, invalidity and noninfringement opinions, IP due diligence, and the coordination of IP and clinical strategy. He has deep familiarity with patent law issues specific to life sciences technologies. Harburger works with clients from early formation through growth and exit, establishing robust patent estates necessary for forging commercial partnerships.
Led by scientists and technologists, PLA USA 2026 is a premier event focused on the future of laboratory innovation, scientific informatics, and digital transformation across the life sciences industry. The conference took place Oct. 12-14 at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge. Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor of the conference.
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