As innovations continue to accelerate, the technology landscape in 2026 may reach a turning point, marking a shift from research and development (R&D) to adaptation. This year’s outlook highlights a shift towards smarter, autonomous systems that operate within the physical world. Organizations that embrace this shift may thrive, while those that lag behind may risk losing pace with a rapidly accelerating digital economy.

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Photo of Chinh H. Pham Chinh H. Pham

Chinh H. Pham is Co-Chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig and is an intellectual property attorney with experience in the strategic creation, implementation and protection of IP rights for technology and life science clients, including those in

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Chinh H. Pham is Co-Chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig and is an intellectual property attorney with experience in the strategic creation, implementation and protection of IP rights for technology and life science clients, including those in the areas of software, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, video gaming, nanotechnologies, medical devices, electro-mechanical devices, telecommunications, data mining, and electronic commerce. He can be reached at chinh.pham@gtlaw.com.

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Photo of Ryan Kelley Ryan Kelley

Ryan P. Kelley advises large and small companies on their legal needs, from early inception to global operations. He counsels venture capital funds, start-ups, emerging, growth, and established companies in the technology, government contracting, space, biotech, AI, and cybersecurity industries. Ryan is known…

Ryan P. Kelley advises large and small companies on their legal needs, from early inception to global operations. He counsels venture capital funds, start-ups, emerging, growth, and established companies in the technology, government contracting, space, biotech, AI, and cybersecurity industries. Ryan is known for engaging deeply with these clients on their domestic and cross-border corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, capital raises, strategic investments and alliances, and corporate restructuring.

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Photo of Kieran Dwyer Kieran Dwyer

Kieran Dwyer advises cloud providers and technology companies on technology transactions and partnerships, product development, artificial intelligence (AI), and regulatory compliance. He works with businesses across software, telecommunications, consulting, health care, financial services, and energy industries, working closely with go‑to‑market, product, and partner…

Kieran Dwyer advises cloud providers and technology companies on technology transactions and partnerships, product development, artificial intelligence (AI), and regulatory compliance. He works with businesses across software, telecommunications, consulting, health care, financial services, and energy industries, working closely with go‑to‑market, product, and partner teams. Kieran’s practice covers cloud agreements, strategic partnerships, AI development and deployment, privacy and data protection, competition law, cybersecurity, digital advertising, software and open-source licensing, IT outsourcing, and international expansion. He also engages with regulators on matters involving data use, technology interoperability, and competition, including inquiries by data protection authorities, the FTC, and U.S. congressional and agency staff.

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Photo of Kathryne Dickerson Kathryne Dickerson

Kathryne (Kate) C. Dickerson is a dynamic and results-focused advocate with over 15 years of experience representing clients in the communications, space, technology, and broadcast media sectors. She works at the intersection of law, innovation, and policy to provide counsel in regulatory and…

Kathryne (Kate) C. Dickerson is a dynamic and results-focused advocate with over 15 years of experience representing clients in the communications, space, technology, and broadcast media sectors. She works at the intersection of law, innovation, and policy to provide counsel in regulatory and rulemaking proceedings, enforcement and compliance matters, and transactional issues.

Kate’s experience spans advocacy before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Association (NTIA), and other federal agencies, as well as international regulators such as the UK’s Ofcom. She focuses on matters related to non-geostationary (NGSO) and geostationary (GSO) satellite operators, spectrum allocation, licensing, and compliance, with the ability to advise established companies as well as new entrants. Kate is skilled at developing creative and effective advocacy strategies for clients navigating the federal notice-and-comment rulemaking process or seeking regulatory approvals in emerging sectors, including the new space economy. Her broad experience also extends to advising commercial and noncommercial broadcasters on a wide range of regulatory issues, including assignments, transfers of control, content and technical rules, and transactional and contracts matters.

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Photo of Michael J. Attisha, Ph.D. Michael J. Attisha, Ph.D.

Mike Attisha counsels clients in a wide range of technologies, with a particular focus on quantum technologies and technologies relating to nuclear physics. Mike has also counseled clients for many years in the additive fabrication (3D printing) space, and is himself a 3D…

Mike Attisha counsels clients in a wide range of technologies, with a particular focus on quantum technologies and technologies relating to nuclear physics. Mike has also counseled clients for many years in the additive fabrication (3D printing) space, and is himself a 3D printing hobbyist.

Mike also works on patents for clients relating to electronics, optics, semiconductors, machine learning, electronic music, artificial intelligence, software, and medical devices. He has experience efficiently drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting prior art searches, and developing patentability strategies for clients across various industries. Mike has also developed and managed patent portfolios for clients.

Mike has robust experience in patent litigation and post-grant proceedings. He participates in inter partes reviews (IPRs) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and has leveraged IPR petitions to negotiate litigation stays and dismissals. Mike provides litigation support, including prior art searches, drafting expert reports, deposition preparation, and non-infringement and invalidity analyses. He has represented clients in matters before the International Trade Commission (ITC) involving technologies such as displays, graphics processing, software, processors, user interfaces, and network communications.

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