Why you should attend the IP Practice Management sessions
For IP attorneys, the IP Practice Management sessions provide practical insight into the business and operational aspects of running a successful intellectual property practice.
Beyond legal expertise, managing an IP practice requires client communication, business development, staff and manager well-being, effective systems and adapting to evolving technologies.
These sessions offer peer-driven discussions on best practices that help attorneys improve efficiency, manage risk, and deliver higher value to clients in an increasingly complex and competitive IP environment.
Thursday 17 September 2026
| Time | Session Name |
|---|---|
| 14:00-15:30 | Shaping the future of IP firms: identity, strategy and business models |
| 16:00-17:30 | Work smart, live and lead better: time strategies for modern professionals |
Friday 18 September 2026
| Time | Session Name |
|---|---|
| 11:00-12:30 | Clocking up billable hours at any cost: when sleepless nights start working against you |
| 14:00-15:30 | Beyond business cards: are you networking with purpose? |
| 16:00-17:30 | Automate or stagnate: how to transform your legal practice step by step |
These sessions create a forum where practitioners can openly exchange experiences and learn from external specialized consultants on various hot topics. Participating in these sessions also reinforces the core value of the FICPI community: knowledge sharing among experienced practitioners.
Through candid discussions and practical case-based insights, IP attorneys gain actionable ideas that can be directly applied in their firms. Providing practical insights in these sessions is our priority.
IP Practice Management Stream Leader
Anne Lévy (FR)
Managing Partner, Brandon IP
FICPI // President - Practice Management Committee
Anne has an extensive background in IP strategy and commercialisation. After gaining valuable business and management qualifications in France and the USA, she acquired commercial experience in Europe and USA.
In 1991, Anne became involved in the French IP strategy and commercialisation firm Brandon Valorisation, where she learned more about intellectual property law and gained experience in IP strategy, IP valuation, patent commercialisation and licensing.
With Anne’s diverse background and experience, she is not only active in advising clients in filing and pre-litigation and litigation support services but also in building customised development strategies using intellectual property rights and viewing intellectual property as a major asset for her clients to generate revenue.