Designed for in-house counsel, private-practice attorneys, and R&D decision-makers alike, the session will distil complex new authorities into clear, practical take-aways.
What will be discussed?
- Key recent decisions and a new referral from the Enlarged Board of Appeal at the European Patent Office, with practical implications for patent drafting, prosecution, and opposition.
- The latest developments in Unified Patent Court (UPC) case law on jurisdiction, including the scope of validity challenges and potential impact on non-European patents.
- A brief update on AI and patent law, focusing on the Supreme Court’s pending decision in the Emotional Perception v Comptroller General of Patents dispute on the evolving boundary for patentable software.
- Coverage of any major new decisions released shortly before the event to ensure attendees have the most up-to-date information.
The programme will conclude with live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to put questions directly to our panellists.