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Americas
Integrating AI into patent workflows promises efficiency gains, but requires strict oversight regarding accuracy, ethics, and data security. This panel explores the practical realities of deploying AI tools responsibly while maintaining the high standards required in life sciences prosecution. 31 May 2026
Americas
Is Brazil moving toward a more predictable patent system, or simply shifting risk? This session examines the far-reaching impact of the ADI 5529 ruling, analysing how the end of automatic patent term extensions is reshaping filing and enforcement strategies. 30 May 2026
Americas
The post-grant challenge landscape is intensifying on both sides of the Atlantic. This panel analyses recent developments in IPRs, PGRs, EPO oppositions, and the UPC, detailing strategies to simultaneously defend existing portfolios and clear competitive space. 29 May 2026
Americas
Choosing between patent protection and trade secrets is a delicate balancing act, especially amid regulatory scrutiny and unpredictable patent office timelines. This session delves into the frontlines of IP strategy, offering practical guidance on when each protection mechanism serves best. 28 May 2026
Americas
Structuring successful IP transactions in the life sciences sector requires rigorous due diligence and sophisticated valuation models. This panel brings together deal-makers and valuation experts to share strategies for protecting value and enabling innovation in complex M&A and licensing deals. 27 May 2026
Europe
The EPO's approach to claim interpretation has shifted significantly following the G1/24 decision. This session unpacks how Technical Boards of Appeal are newly applying the mandate to consult descriptions and drawings, and what this means for drafting and opposition strategy. 26 May 2026
Americas
What is the most effective way to allocate patent activities between in-house teams and external counsel? This panel explores strategies for maximising ROI, controlling costs, and fostering seamless collaboration across internal scientists, legal teams, and service providers. 25 May 2026
Asia
The regulatory and IP environment in China is shifting at a rapid pace, bringing new measures, guiding cases, and compliance hurdles. This session provides a high-level overview of the past year’s critical changes and what life sciences companies must anticipate on the horizon. 24 May 2026
Unified Patent Court
Managing parallel revocation actions requires a meticulous approach to forum choice and sequencing. This presentation unpacks the lessons learned from the first year of simultaneous EPO and UPC proceedings, offering tactics to leverage opportunities and minimise cross-border risks. 23 May 2026
Americas
How can innovators secure reliable protection across diagnostics, genetics, and AI-integrated devices while navigating Section 101 and 112 pitfalls? This comprehensive panel addresses strategies to clear fundamental patentability hurdles amid shifting court decisions and USPTO guidelines. 22 May 2026