Mathys & Squire will be at the BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego, California from 22nd to 25th June.
Partners Anna Gregson and Iain Armstrong will be attending the BIO International Convention 2026, taking place in San Diego, California.
The Biotechnology Innovation Organisation (BIO) organises their convention every year to bring together startups, investors, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers working across biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The largest global gathering in the industry, it is a valuable opportunity to explore partnerships and share expertise.
This year’s event will feature over 130 interactive sessions, from talks to panel discussions, covering 18 key topics, such as AI and digital health, cell and gene therapy, biomanufacturing, and oncology. One of the focus areas is intellectual property and legal landscape, emphasising the importance of understanding IP law in this sector, as competition grows rapidly and it becomes vital to safeguard your innovation from competitors.
Anna Gregson is a leading IP strategist with a deep technical expertise in biotechnology, which she leverages to deliver tailored guidance across a wide range of sectors within life sciences & chemistry, with a particular focus on advanced therapies. She specialises in strategic patent management, including drafting and prosecuting applications, as well as coordinating patent management. She enjoys immersing herself in clients’ businesses, helping them to identify ways in which their IP can add value, and has a particular eye for commercial potential, having helped supported the growth of many spinouts and university-industry partnerships.
Iain Armstrong has over 25 years of experience in guiding clients through the life science patent landscape. With a focus on drafting, prosecution and due diligence, Iain provides practical advice to his clients throughout the patent life cycle, ensuring that their IP strategy is in line with their business goals. Having worked across a broad spectrum of life science technologies, he has a particular interest in cell therapies, antibodies, personalised medicine, and wound healing.
Iain Armstrong also has extensive experience in patent drafting and prosecution, co-ordinating activity across multiple jurisdictions. He works closely with clients across a wide range of biology-based inventions, providing pragmatic advice throughout the process.
Please reach out to our team if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
For more information on the event, visit the website here.
Contact our team
Anna Gregson – Partner | [email protected]
Iain Armstrong – Partner | [email protected]
