Start the forum with drinks and canapés, with an opportunity to catch up with familiar faces and meet fellow attendees before the evening’s panel.

Sponsored by HKW Intellectual Property.

With the UPC now entering its third year, litigants are moving beyond theory and developing strategies based on real experience of the Court. Bringing together perspectives from industry and the judiciary, this session will explore how parties are approaching forum selection, procedural strategy and parallel litigation, and how the UPC's emerging case law is influencing where, when and why disputes are being brought before particular divisions.

Moderated by: Richard Pinckney, Partner, Bristows

Panelists:

• Nils Pirschel, Head of IP Licensing, Litigation, M&A, Siemens Healthineers

• John Kinton, Chief Legal Officer, Access Advance

• Rebecca Brown, Director of IP for EMEA, Sonos

• Judge Daniel Severinsson, UPC Judge, Munich (DE) Central Division

• Judge Anna-Lena Klein, UPC Judge, Milan (IT) Central Division

Following the panel presentation, join us for continued drinks to wrap up the first evening with relaxed conversation and informal networking.

The day gets underway with registration, refreshments and light fare, with an opportunity to catch up with fellow attendees before the morning programme begins.

Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual Property

Join us for the official welcome as co-hosts Adamsons and Unified Patents open the forum with brief remarks, setting the stage for a day of insight, dialogue, and connection.

The UPC’s Rules of Procedure have been tested in practice across a growing body of cases. This session will bring together judicial and business perspectives to examine how the rules are working in practice, where uncertainties remain, and where experience to date may point towards further development of the procedural framework.

Moderated by: Dr. Andreas von Falck and Dr. Anna-Katharina Friese-Okoro, Partners at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Panelists:

• Judge Edgar Brinkman, UPC Judge, The Hague (NL) Local Division

• Kai Brandt, Head of Legal Product, Data & Digitalization, Audi AG

As complex FRAND and biopharma disputes increasingly span multiple proceedings and jurisdictions, this session will examine the role alternative dispute resolution can play alongside the UPC. The panel will consider how mediation and other forms of ADR could complement court proceedings, help parties manage complex disputes more effectively, and contribute to more integrated approaches to dispute resolution.

Moderated by: Alex Wilson, Partner, Powell Gilbert

Panelists:

• Ales Zalar, Director, PMAC

• Simon Dack, Expert Committee, PMAC

• Tom Oliver, Partner, Powell Gilbert

Take a moment to recharge and connect during our networking break—an opportunity to enjoy refreshments, continue conversations with new and familiar faces.

Sponsored by HGF

The BSH v. Electrolux decision has significant implications for the relationship between the UPC and national courts when it comes to jurisdiction beyond the UPC’s participating Member States. This session will examine the decision from a judicial perspective and consider what it means in practice for parties deciding where and how to pursue patent litigation across multiple jurisdictions.

Moderated by: Niels Hölder, Partner, Carpmaels & Ransford

Panelists:

• Judge Katalin Tözsér, 7th Civil Chamber, Munich Regional Court

• Justice Richard Meade, Justice of the High Court, Judge in Charge of Intellectual Property

Join us for a networking lunch where you can enjoy a seasonal menu while engaging in conversation with peers, speakers, and industry leaders in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Sponsored by df-mp

Keynote Speaker:

Justice Richard Meade, Justice of the High Court, Judge in Charge of Intellectual Property

As courts in different jurisdictions continue to develop their approaches to FRAND disputes, this session will examine where rate determination may be heading. Bringing together judicial, industry and institutional perspectives, the discussion will consider the challenges of determining FRAND rates across jurisdictions and the implications for SEP holders and implementers.

Moderated by: Benno Buehler, Vice President, Charles River Associates

Panelists:

• Justice Richard Meade, Justice of the High Court, Judge in Charge of Intellectual Property

• Judge Edgar Brinkman, UPC Judge, The Hague (NL) Local Division

• Judge Oliver Schön, Presiding Judge of the 7th Civil Chamber, Munich Regional Court

• Na Wei, CM of Corporate Business Development and IP Strategy, Xiaomi

• Clemens Heusch, Vice President, Head of Global Litigation and Disputes, Nokia

• Nina Belbl, Legal Officer, WIPO

The event will conclude at 15:30, wrapping up day two of engaging discussions, valuable connections, and fresh perspectives on the evolving IP landscape.