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Vinson & Elkins Partner Hilary Preston appeared on IPWatchdog Unleashed, where she discussed the shift from intellectual property as a reactive, litigation-focused discipline to a proactive, strategic function. She further highlighted “innovation governance” as an approach that integrates IP strategy with business objectives, risk management, and emerging technologies.
Preston also explored changes in the patent litigation landscape, including the role of specialized courts and how those venues have shaped dispute strategy in recent years. She noted the value of judicial specialization in complex patent matters, as part of a broader trend toward more technically informed adjudication in IP disputes.
She also examined the growing impact of artificial intelligence infrastructure on IP risks and disputes. Listen to the full conversation in the video below.
Hilary Preston is a partner at Vinson & Elkins and co-head of the firm’s intellectual property and technology litigation practice. She advises clients on patent disputes, IP risk management, and strategic innovation.
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