Patent Conference 14

Overview

The Patent Conference (“PatCon”) is the largest annual conference for patent scholars in the world. The conference is a cooperative effort among the University of Kansas School of Law, Northwestern Law School, University of San Diego School of Law and Boston College Law School to hold an annual conference where patent scholars in law, economics, management science and other disciplines can share their research.

Registration

The conference is open to anyone. There is no cost to attend. Registration will open in 2026.

Schedule

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Welcome dinner off-site

Friday, April 10, 2026
All-day conference at Green Hall
Breakfast and lunch provided
Group dinner off-site

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Morning conference at Green Hall
Breakfast and lunch provided

Full schedule coming soon. Please check back.

Call for Papers

If you'd like to present a paper, please email an abstract of no more than 500 words to Andrew Torrance at torrance@ku.edu by Friday, January 30. This can be a work-in-progress or a recently published paper (within the last 12 months). Anyone, including academics in all fields, post-docs, students and independent researchers, may submit abstracts. To request a specific day/time slot, please indicate your preference when submitting your abstract.

Accommodations

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS 66044 (map and directions)
To book a room, call 785-841-2700
Mention: Patent International Conference
Last day to book is March 11, 2026

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
900 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044 (map and directions)
To book a room, contact Rebecca Wilcox at rebecca.wilcox@marriott.com or call 785-842-8800 and ask for Rebecca Wilcox
Mention: PatCon
Last day to book is March 9, 2026

Eldridge Hotel
701 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS  66044 (map and directions)
To book a room, call 785-749-5011 or email Hanna Whitebull at hwhitebull@eldridgehotel.com
Mention: International Patent Conference
Last day to book is March 9, 2026