The European Practice Committee Conference is an annual event organized by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). The 2023 conference took place on October 20 at the Shell Hague Campus in The Hague, Netherlands, bringing together professionals to discuss the evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) in Europe.
The conference featured sessions on the Unified Patent Court (UPC), including discussions on its initial performance and strategies for navigation. Other key topics included the European Union's draft compulsory licensing regulation and green IP initiatives, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable practices in the IP sector.
Attendees had opportunities to engage with industry leaders, legal experts, and policymakers through panel discussions and networking sessions. The event concluded with a networking reception, facilitating further professional connections and collaborations.
This conference is ideal for IP professionals, legal practitioners, and corporate counsel seeking to stay informed about European IP developments, gain insights from experts, and expand their professional networks.
Speakers(16)
Axel Jacobi
Deputy Registrar at Unified Patent Court
Axel Jacobi serves as the Deputy Registrar of the Unified Patent Court in Paris, France.
Bettina Wanner
Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
Bettina Wanner moderated the session on 'EU Draft Compulsory Licensing Regulation' at the European Practice Committee Conference 2023.
Bálint Halász
Bird & Bird
Bálint Halász is affiliated with Bird & Bird in Budapest, Hungary.
Colette Mulder
Shell
Colette Mulder delivered the welcome remarks at the European Practice Committee Conference 2023.
Dr. Aloys Hütterman
Michalski · Hüttermann & Partner Patentanwälte mbB
Dr. Aloys Hütterman is affiliated with Michalski · Hüttermann & Partner Patentanwälte mbB in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Dr. Tobias Wuttke
Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft MbB
Dr. Tobias Wuttke is affiliated with Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft MbB in Munich, Germany.
Jakob Kellenberger
Procter & Gamble Co.
Jakob Kellenberger is associated with Procter & Gamble Co. in Brussels, Belgium.
James Signor
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
James Signor is associated with Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. in Frankfurt, Germany.
Jim Denness
Abel & Imray
Jim Denness is affiliated with Abel & Imray in Bath, UK.
Judge Margot Kokke
Legally Qualified Judge at Unified Patent Court
Judge Margot Kokke is a Legally Qualified Judge at the Unified Patent Court in The Hague, Netherlands.
Julie Browne
Shell
Julie Browne is associated with Shell in The Hague, Netherlands.
Kevita Ramkisoensing
Shell
Kevita Ramkisoensing moderated the session on 'UPC – How It's Going So Far?' at the European Practice Committee Conference 2023.
Laurence Loumes
Plasseraud IP
Laurence Loumes moderated the session on 'Green IP Initiatives' at the European Practice Committee Conference 2023.
Paolo Lazzarino
Advant Nctm
Paolo Lazzarino is associated with Advant Nctm in Milan, Italy.
Sharon Reiche
Pfizer Inc.
Sharon Reiche is associated with Pfizer Inc. in New York, USA.
Tom Turner
Abel & Imray
Tom Turner moderated the session on 'Navigating the UPC' at the European Practice Committee Conference 2023.
Event Details
- Date
- October 20, 2023
- Location
- 🇳🇱 The Hague, Netherlands
- Shell Hague Campus
- Pricing
- $250 - $350
- Audience
- IP professionals, legal practitioners, corporate counsel