AIPPI World Congress - Yokohama, Japan

13 - 16 September

The 2025 AIPPI World Congress, taking place in Yokohama, Japan, from 13–16 September, is organised by the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property and brings together IP professionals, judges, academics, and industry experts from around the globe. This leading event will address the latest developments in patents, trademarks, copyright, and design law, with topics ranging from AI and intellectual property to pharmaceutical innovation, brand protection, and the harmonisation of IP laws worldwide. HOFFMANN EITLE attorneys Michele Baccelli, Dirk Schüßler-Langeheine, Ersilia Caló, and Michael Pfeifer will be in attendance, taking part in the Congress programme and engaging with the international IP community.

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IP Law  & Management Institute 2025 - Beverly Hills, USA

19 - 21 October

The IP Law & Management Institute will bring together legal and business leaders to address today’s most pressing IP challenges, from managing global portfolios to navigating regulation, monetization, and inclusion. Over two and a half days, the program features panels, roundtables, think tanks, and keynotes designed to provide practical strategies and insights for aligning IP with enterprise strategy in a rapidly evolving landscape. Representing HOFFMANN EITLE, Axel Esser and Stephanie Rupp will host an interactive think tank titled “Two Years of UPC – A New Era in European Patent Litigation.”

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Comparative Patent Practice Conference (CPPC) - Tokyo, Japan

11 - 12 November

HOFFMANN EITLE, in cooperation with the US firm Wolf Greenfield, annually hosts the Comparative Patent Practice Conference (CPPC) in Tokyo, bringing together Japanese IP professionals to explore the latest developments in European and US IP law and practice. The program offers practical, actionable insights on global drafting strategies, UPC and PTAB litigation, SEP/FRAND disputes, and emerging trends in damages. A dedicated Executive Session highlights key takeaways for IP leaders, offering first-hand perspectives on international jurisdictions, litigation strategies, and monetization. For more information and registration, please visit the dedicated CPPC website.

CPPC Website