“Minds, Machines and Robots – Law and Ethics of Autonomous Systems,” June 10, 2026, Electronic and Computer Patent Law Summit 2026, American IP Law Association, Chicago, IL

On June 10, 2026, at the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s 2026 Electronic and Computer Patent Law Summit in Chicago, Senior Counsel Marc V. Richards moderated a panel discussion that included Partner Matthew F. Ferraro on “Minds, Machines and Robots – Law and Ethics of Autonomous Systems.” The panel explored the legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges surrounding autonomous vehicle and AI technologies, including patent litigation and eligibility, copyright and trade secret protection, and AI accountability and ethics.