AIPLA/EPO Joint Online Seminar: UP/UPC Update
June 14, 2023 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM
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The European Patent Office in cooperation with AIPLA would like to invite you to the Unitary Patent/UPC online seminar on 14 June. Our experts will give you the latest update on the reform of the Patent System in Europe and provide an overview of UPC jurisdiction. Join us and explore the benefits, opportunities and more. There will also be a Q&A session.
Schedule: 10.00 am - 11:20 am and 11:35 am - 1:15 pm - EDT
Moderated by: Ryan Pool, Co-Chair AIPLA IP Practice in Europe Committee, Partner at Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan
Speakers:
Michael Frohlich, Director, Patent Developments and IP Lab, EPO
Stefan Luginbuehl, Head of Department, Patent Law Policy and Harmonisation, EPO
Mr. Tochtermann, Judge and Presidium Member of the UPC
Registration is through the European Patent Office. Please contact patentevents@epo.org with questions.
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