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BENEFITS OFATTENDINGDelegates are invited to attend a fullday of debates and discussions tohear from, and network with leadingexperts within the patent community.All delegates will be party to valuablediscussions, practical advice and keytakeaways from recent decisions,having the opportunity to contributeas well as learn.

• Hear how to remain agile to protectyour innovation in the changingEuropean IP landscape

• Discuss the application ofinfringement by equivalents anddraw comparisons with US practice

• Identify tips to strategically buildyour European SEP portfolio

• Evaluate best practice to draft andnegotiate patent license agreementsto avoid disputes

• Discover the benefits of EPOopposition proceedings for UScounsel

• Gain essential knowledge and tipsfor drafting effective AI patentapplications

• Explore new approaches andconsiderations for protectingemerging technologies

WHO YOU WILLMEET• IP in-house counsel• Patent counsel/attorneys• IP counsel and IP managers• VP/SVP patents• Private practice lawyers• Heads/directors of IP, patents &legal affairs

INTRODUCTIONThe European IP landscape is facing fundamental changes with the implementationof Brexit in 2019, and the rapid pace of innovation with emerging technologies iscreating further legal challenges for IP professionals. To adapt to the changinglandscape, it is essential to approach your patent portfolio in an effective and effi-cient manner, to build a flexible and sustainable strategy.

The MIP European Patent Forum 2018 USA will provide a deeper understandingof the legal environment in Europe. Essential developments will examined includ-ing; coordinating your European and US patent strategy; Unwired Planet v Huaweiand FRAND enforcement; understanding the global importance of issues such asAI, fourth industrial revolution and machine learning; and guidance on the newpatenting processes in key European jurisdictions.

Join top patent owners and leading European lawyers to address the challenges,make observations and practical recommendations to effectively manage yourportfolio in the ever-changing European landscape.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESWe will create a bespoke solution that will position your organisation as athought leader and ensure you engage with your target audience. The willhelp you to meet and influence the people who are going to grow yourbusiness. Please contact Melanie Petch on +44 207 779 [email protected] to discuss.

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8:50 Registration

9:20 Opening remarks by Michael Loney, managing editor,Managing IP

9:30 Managing your IP and innovation in the changingEuropean landscape

• Overview of UPC & UP–status and timing• What does Brexit mean for the European patent system?• How to approach your patent portfolio strategy in an efficient

manner• Coordinating your EU and US patent strategies• Assessing the pros and cons of litigating in key jurisdictions pre

and post BrexitHeather McCann, partner, EIPLopa Sengupta, senior director of patent strategy and prosecution,

TiVoTimothy Farrell, counsel, patent portfolio management, IBMPaula Flutter, partner, EIP

10:30 Coffee break and networking

11:00 Connected and autonomous cars: AI in practice

• AI, IoT and the implications for IP• The question of patent ownership • Liability issues – who owns the data?• Counselling for innovative and disruptive technology trendsMatt Hervey, director, Gowling WLGSharon Lai, IP counsel, Americas, VolvoFatima Jafri, legal counsel, ChargepointCarlos Rosario, IP attorney, Peloton Technology

12:00 Effectively patenting AI in Europe

• Tips for drafting patent applications for AI• Assessing the opportunities and challenges of patenting AI in

Europe• What do the EPO guidelines mean in practice for US

applicants?• Factors to consider when enforcing AI patentsDafydd Bevan, partner, Marks & ClerkThomas Prock, partner, Marks & Clerk

12:50 Lunch and networking

13:50 Comparing the doctrine of equivalence amonginternational jurisdictions

• History of the doctrine• Application in Europe compared to the US• Interplay with related legal concepts• Future developmentsTobias Hessel, partner, Hoyng, Rokh MonegierBrad Waugh, associate general counsel, IntelNicola Dagg, partner, Kirkland & Ellis

14:50 Embracing a new IP strategy for protection of emergingtechnologies

• Efficiently patenting software related inventions in Europe• Blockchain implications for IP• Counselling for innovative technologies –new approaches and

future considerations for patent laws• IP strategy of the future - what challenges should you prepare

for 2019?Dick Waddington, partner, Appleyard Lees (moderator)Annie Wang, IP strategy counsel, HPEPatrick Zhang, head of intellectual property, Atlassian

15:50 Close of conference

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