2026 IPO Annual Meeting 

Carey Jordan, chair of the Vorys intellectual property group, participated in a panel at the 2026 Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Annual Meeting on September 28 in Toronto. 

The title of the panel was "Inventor Rewards and Recognition Survey: Results Panel."  This workshop presented key findings from IPO’s recent survey on inventor rewards and recognition programs.  It highlighted emerging trends, benchmarking insights and practical considerations for designing and evolving effective recognition programs across global organizations.  Attendees engaged in small-group discussions to exchange perspectives, shared experiences and explored best practices.