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1 C SE N U TE O AT E -H L RE IN SE F N R U FO O D INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2016 M A R C H 9-1 0, L O N D O N, LEAD SPONSOR SPONSORS A S S O C I AT I O N PA R T N E R S TO REGISTER: REGISTRATIONS@MANAGINGIP.COM OR CALL: +44 (0) # PAT E N T W W W. M A N A G I N G I P. C O M / P A T E N T

2 INTRODUCTION With large scale developments in global patent law coming into force, it is more important than ever to understand and navigate legal developments across a range of dynamic jurisdictions in order to build a robust patent portfolio. The MIP International Patent Forum will keep you one-step ahead on global legal developments including: European patent reform; post-grant patent proceedings before USPTO s PTAB; patentable subject matter; and in-depth analysis of second medical use patents in multiple jurisdictions. From trade secrets as a means to protect your IP, to litigation strategies and licensing in technology, media and telecommunications, this forum will provide strategies to deal with the uncertainties of patent protection, opportunities and challenges in global markets including India, Russia and Africa. The programme addresses the major issues at hand and will encourage participation and debate on all of the pertinent topics and technical matters from the varied perspectives of a wide range of stakeholders. In addition, MIP brings to the agenda its global expertise so as to offer multinational corporations cutting-edge guidance on handling IP portfolios in a globalised world. The MIP International Patent Forum brings together world leaders in corporations, industry associations and leading legal experts to discuss and impart valuable knowledge. Register your place today. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sponsorship: mpetch@euromoneyplc.com Programme: natalie.canter@managingip.com Registrations: registrations@managingip.com BENEFITS OF ATTENDING Delegates are invited to attend a two full days of debates and discussions to hear from, and network with, leading experts from multiple jurisdictions and industries. All delegates will be party to important debates about the most significant global developments in the patent system and will have the opportunity to contribute as well as learn. Learn how to accelerate your patent applications and ensure enforcement Examine updates from the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court Understand the practical implications of US software law Discuss strategies to take advantage of second medical use patents across multiple jurisdictions Join analysis on the risks and opportunities of different litigation strategies Realise how to successfully license and litigate standard essential patents Find out about the impact of India s stronger IP regime on your patent portfolio Examine the strengthening IP regimes in Africa, India and Russia WHO YOU WILL MEET IP in-house counsel General counsel Private practice lawyers Heads of IP Heads of legal Patent counsel #patentforum2016 Website: registrations@managingip.com Call: +44 (0)

3 PROGRAMME DAY Registration Opening remarks by Managing IP Keynote address from Rosa Wilkinson, director of innovation, UK Intellectual Property Office Updates from the European Patent Reform Examining the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court What are the implications of the fees on your budget: to opt in or opt out? How will the new reforms impact your IP strategy in Europe? Availability of injunctions under UPC: taking on patent trolls to protect innovation Licensing in technology, media and telecommunications How to successfully license and litigate standard essential products: Unwired Planet v Huawei FRAND-based Standards IPR Policies: Understanding the relationship between developers and users Examining the benefits of patent pools to generate licensing revenue Identifying the advantages and drawbacks of business models across different jurisdictions: China v Europe v US Coffee break and networking Software patents: EU v USA Understanding how the US is accommodating software patenting decisions and how is the USPTO implementing these decisions? Practical implications of US software law Comparison of software patenting in US and Europe Post-grant patent proceedings before USPTO s PTAB Analysing post grant proceedings and PTAB trials: Why are so many patents being invalidated? Halo Electronics v Pulse Electronics and Stryker Corp v Zimmer Understanding the crucial importance of initial filings and best practice to avoid issues in the discovery process How to manage concerns over how the rules are being interpreted by PTAB: strategies to make your patents more secure What does the future hold? USPTO and PTAB statistics Protecting your IP in Russia How will institutional changes in patent protection and enforcement influence IP rights? Examining the pros and cons of the newly established IP courts Strategies to secure strong patent protection in Russia Lunch and networking Managing your IP in Africa Scope and feasibility of patent searching in selected African jurisdictions Understanding implications and risks of the Madrid system when filing trademarks in major African jurisdictions Recent case law developments impacting on patents, designs and trademarks strategies in South Africa Industry debate: Litigation planning Comparison of strategies between different industries How to select the best litigation strategy for your business Understanding the risks and opportunities of forum shopping Coffee break and networking Supplementary Protection Certificates: An update Making sense of the recent CJEU decisions on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) Examining the procedure for seeking an SPC How to make the most out of an SPC Mark Chadwick, senior patent attorney, DSM Colin Lamond, patent & IP consultant, Nissan Technical Centre Europe Stefan Luginbuehl, lawyer, international legal affairs, European Patent Office Joachim Feldges, partner, Allen & Overy David Por, partner, Allen & Overy Kerry Miller, senior IPR licensing counsel, Nokia Daniel Hermele, senior director and legal counsel, Qualcomm Loreto Reguera, senior legal counsel EMEA, Intel Roberto Dini, founder, Sisvel Alexandra Brodie, partner, Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co Kevin Fournier, lawyer, IBM Rosie Stoakes, group intellectual property manager, Glory Global Solutions Alice Hume, global head of IP, Qlik Simon Kahn, partner, Boult Wade Tennant Maria Engstrand, senior partner, Valea Scott Marty, partner, Ballard Spahr Dario Tanziani, partner, Adams & Adams Danie Dohmen, partner, Adams & Adams Neil Trueman, director of European IP strategy, Mundi Pharma International Clemens Heusch, head of European litigation, Nokia FOCUS: UK Patent Box regime Analysing the updated rules and how this impacts your portfolio Is the use of the Patent Box unfair tax competition? Why you should commercialise your patents: understanding how to take advantage of the scheme End of day one

4 PROGRAMME DAY Registration Opening remarks by Managing IP Keynote address from Patrick Kilbride, executive director, international intellectual property, US Chamber of Commerce Patent enforcement strategies Strategies to accelerate your patent applications and ensure enforcement How to achieve patent enforcement in multiple jurisdictions and unfamiliar markets Minimising risk and costs to build a robust patent portfolio Considerations for design patents Patentable subject matter: Update on Alice v CLS Bank decision Implications of the current draconian environment Examining changes in federal rules of civil procedure What are the alternatives to software protection? Developments in trends over the past 12 months and future predictions Jody Giesser, senior patent counsel, DSM Nutritional Products Gavin Lawson, senior manager, intellectual property, Gilead Sciences Adam Pilcher, patent manager, Metaswitch Networks Calum Smyth, global head of intellectual property, Barclays Coffee break and networking Examining India s developing IP landscape How will your business be impacted by a stronger IP regime? India s new specialist IP court: progress report Dealing with IP infringements in India Tackling the issues for infringement of second medical use claims Recent case updates from second medical use patents: Lyrica v Pregabalin Assessing direct and indirect infringement of second medical use patents Understanding the requirements for proving infringement and assessing the scope of liability Strategies to take advantage of second medical use patents across multiple jurisdictions FOCUS: Turkey Harmonisation of the Turkish Patent Law: an update Examining recent trends in patent litigation in Turkey and cross labelling Drawing comparisons of contributory infringement in Europe and Turkey following FTC v Actavis Pravin Anand, managing partner, Anand & Anand Fiona Bor, head of IP, Mereo Biopharma Group Marianne Schaffner, partner, Dechert Alpha Indraccolo, associate general counsel Europe, Teva Europe Özge Atilgan Karakulak, partner, Gün + Partners Selin Sinem Erciyas, partner, Gün + Partners Lunch and networking Patent monetisation and commercialisation How to construct a proactive patent monetisation framework that aligns IP strategy with business strategy Patent monetisation versus technical transfer Why you should commercialise your patents: A case study Lyle Ellis, senior patent attorney, Vodafone Elli Oxtoby, group IP director, QinetiQ Criminal enforcement of IP in China Understanding the changes of the China IP system and how this impacts your IP strategy Challenges and opportunities of the new system: A case study of protecting your IP in China IP infringement enforcement strategies Coffee break and networking Developments in trade secret protection as a means to protect your IP Harmonisation of trade secrets: Understanding the new proposed European directive How to ensure confidentiality is kept during court proceedings across multiple jurisdictions Technical trade secrets: Should reverse engineering have any restrictions? How should trade secrets be protected and enforced? Afzana Anwer, group IP lawyer, Kerry Group Close of conference

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INTERNATIONAL PATENT F O R U M M A R C H , L O N D O N T H E W A L D O R F H I L T O N H O T E L

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