ROSEWOOD, MUNICH

21 & 22 Sept 2026

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Munich IP Forum

Thank you for joining us for the 10th Munich IP Forum. Two days of insightful discussion, lively debate, and valuable connections brought our 2026 Forum to a close. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this milestone edition special.

Visit the Gallery to see photos and highlights from the Forum.

When: 21 & 22 September 2026

Where: Rosewood Munich, Munich, Germany

Hear from UPC judges, leading practitioners, in-house counsel, and industry experts as they discuss the legal, commercial, and strategic developments shaping IP today.

❋ Expert Panels

Explore the developments influencing intellectual property strategy, from UPC jurisprudence and dispute resolution to the wider legal and commercial issues facing innovators, rights holders, and practitioners.

❋ Timely Issues & Developments

Connect with senior decision-makers, legal experts, and industry leaders from around the world. The Forum is designed to encourage meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and professional connections beyond the panel sessions.

❋ Networking

Bringing together professionals from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, electronics, telecommunications, and other innovation-led sectors, the Forum offers a valuable opportunity to share perspectives across industries and areas of expertise.

❋ Cross-Sector Perspectives

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Your Co Hosts

Day One

September 21, 2026

18:00 – Drinks Reception

19:00 – The UPC in Practice: Strategy & Division Selection

20:00 – Drinks Reception

Day Two

September 22, 2026

08:15 – Breakfast Reception & Registration

08:45 – Opening Remarks with Co-Hosts Adamsons & Unified Patents

09:00 – Stress-Testing the UPC Rules of Procedure: A View from the Bench and the Business

10:00 – Alternative dispute resolution in the UPC-an integrated system for resolving FRAND and Biopharma disputes

11:00 – Networking Break

11:30 – Long-arm jurisdiction: has BSH v. Electrolux levelled the playing field between the UPC and national courts?

12:30 – Networking Lunch - Bar Montez at Rosewood Munich

13:30 – Keynote - Justice Richard Meade

14:00 – From One Court to Many: The Future of FRAND Rate Determination

  • “Very insightful discussions from a range of perspectives- judicial, in house and private practice. The conclusion I drew is that we still have a healthy ability to disagree agreeably, made easier when we reached the Wiesn.”

    — 2025 Panelist

  • “It was a truly enriching experience — both insightful and engaging. The organization was excellent, and the venue was equally impressive.”

    — 2025 Attendee

  • “Thank you so much for the perfect organization and preparation and conduct of the Munich IP Forum, I very much enjoyed this event and of course the networking!”

    — 2025 Panelist

Thank you for joining us at the Munich IP Forum 2026.

Now Closed