World Congress USA 2026

Fish & Richardson Principals Crystal Culhane and Jillian Shapiro will speak at LSX World Congress USA 2026 on September 22.

Fish is proud to sponsor LSX World Congress USA, which gathers healthcare, biotech, and life science leaders who are developing technologies, solutions, and new business models to tackle the world's biggest healthcare challenges. LSX World Congress provides a forum to discuss essential strategies in investment, partnering, and commercialization. Session details are below.

Building IP That Creates Value: Five Strategic Mistakes Biotech CEOs Can Avoid | Crystal Culhane

This session will focus on common mistakes that kill biotech valuations, including: 

• Filing patents before understanding the real invention 
• Weak composition claims and overreliance on methods of treatment 
• Treating patent filing as a budget exercise rather than a valuation exercise 
• Ignoring FTO until a deal is on the table 
• Building a portfolio for examiners instead of investors 

From Seed to Scale: CEO Perspectives on Building Resilient Biotech Companies in Uncertain Markets | Jillian Shapiro, Panel Moderator 

In today's volatile funding environment, biotech CEOs must balance scientific innovation with financial pragmatism, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning. The panel will discuss key considerations for CEOs, including: 

• Capital strategy in constrained markets 
• Prioritization and portfolio management 
• Building strategic partnerships 
• Talent and culture in lean times 
• Preparing for exit or next-stage growth  

For more information, or to register, click here.