Cross-border patent protection and enforcement
Brussels Convention and Council Regulation 44/2001
The amendment of the Brussels Convention and Council Regulation 44/2001 will have dramatic consequences for the protection and enforcement of patent rights across Europe. But will it clarify existing conflict of law rules or further complicate an already highly complex area?
Cross-border patent litigation
This hugely topical new conference will highlight the key pressure points when conducting cross-border patent litigation and offer practical insights into the potential pitfalls of different jurisdictions.
Patents County Court
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.
EU Commission Enquiry
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.
Butterworths is delighted to welcome Daniel Alexander QC as chairman as well as a host of eminent speakers. Join them to receive crucial guidance on the most difficult and pressing issues facing you today including:
- What will be the impact of the amendments to the Brussels Convention?
- How will the EU Commission Enquiry into patents in the pharma sector affect patent policy and protection?
- What key procedural “pressure points” should you be aware of in cross-border patent litigation?
- How is the law of equivalence applied in different jurisdictions?
- What will be the future role of the Patents County Court following its reform?
