Beats any other conference I’ve been to hands down

- Jennifer Hillier, Shook, Hardy & Bacon International LLP, September 2010, Inquest Law Conference Delegate

Cross-Border Patent Protection And Enforcement (Oct 09)

A thorough examination of the latest developments and pressure points in patent protection and litigation chaired by Daniel Alexander QC

Introduction

The inaugural Cross-border patent protection and enforcement conference will examine the latest changes affecting the treatment and enforcement of cross border patents.

Delegates will be invited to debate the future role and reform of the Patents County Court, and compare customs seizure procedures across different European jurisdictions. In addition, the event will analyse the findings of the EU Commission Enquiry into patents in the pharmaceutical sector, examine recent case studies on cross-border patent infringement, and provide guidance on EPO-based patent limitation jurisdiction in cross border matters.

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Event details


Date:

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Location:

Montague on the Gardens
London, WC1B 5BJ

6 CPD
Hours

Benefits

  • Analyse the consequences of the amendment of the Brussels Convention and Council Regulation 44/2001
  • Explore the implications of cross-border patent infringement
  • Discover the different "pressure points" of patent litigation in multiple jurisdictions
  • Discuss recent cases of customs seizures to enforce patent rights
  • Examine the different approaches to the law of equivalence across Europe
  •  Debate the future role and reform of the Patents County Court

Who Should Attend

This conference is a must for:

  • Solicitors and barristers specialising in intellectual property
  • Patent agents and attorneys
  • In-house lawyers and national and European regulatory bodies.

Supported by:

Counsel

Supported by:

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