Unified Patent Court & Unitary Patent System

• Operational progress of the UPC since its launch & key developments
• How the UPC claims to harmonize patent litigation across Europe
• Challenges and opportunities for companies navigating this system

China in the European Market

• IP challenges European automakers face from Chinese competitors
• How the EU is adapting IP and trade policies
• Maintaining a competitive edge in the face of Chinese market growth

New Regulation on SEPs

• Examining the EU's efforts to streamline SEP licensing practices
• Challenges surrounding FRAND and global SEP negotiations
• Potential implications of the EU'S evolving SEP framework

IP Valuation & Monetization

• Strategies for monetizing unused and active IP portfolios
• Combining IP with existing know-how to maximize business value
• Industry trends and best practices in monetization

Trade Secret Management & Litigation

• How to effectively manage and protect trade secrets
• Legal considerations and tactics for defending trade secrets in court
• Preventing and addressing trade secret theft

Building Stronger Partnerships - IP Services, OEM & Suppliers

• Identifying knowledge-sharing gaps that hinder success
• Tailor IP services to align with clients business objectives
• Fostering collaboration for stronger partnerships

Collaboration Between IP and R&D

• Best practices for early-stage protection and collaboration
• Integrate IP strategies effectively into R&D processes
• How IP can drive R&D success and innovation

Open-Source Software

• How to create OSS usage policies and integrate compliance checks
• Tracking OSS usage, licenses and obligations across suppliers
• Identifying risks of vulnerabilities, license conflicts, and litigation

Preventing Trade Secret Theft

• Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities
• Crafting effective policies and agreements
• Legal remedies for businesses facing trade secret theft