Events
January 2026
Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
19 - 21 January
The Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation Summit is a leading European forum bringing together more than 450 in-house counsel, IP professionals, and industry experts to explore the evolving landscape of patent disputes in the life-sciences sector. Featuring insights from top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, the event offers in-depth analysis of key legal and regulatory developments - including the Unified Patent Court, SPCs, biosimilar litigation, competition law, and strategies for both small- and large-molecule cases. With dedicated breakout tracks and an extensive speaker lineup, the summit provides a comprehensive, practice-focused environment for benchmarking litigation strategy, understanding emerging trends, and connecting with peers shaping the future of pharma and biotech IP. HOFFMANN EITLE will be represented at the summit by Sebastian Giese, Bianca-Lucia Vos, Lasse Weinmann, and Leonard Werner-Jones.
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February 2026
AUTM 2026 Annual Meeting - Seattle, USA
8 - 11 February
The AUTM Annual Meeting is the premier global gathering for technology transfer professionals. The event offers attendees the opportunity to connect, network, and gain insights through more than 80 educational sessions, keynote presentations, and interactive panels focused on the latest trends and best practices in technology transfer. HOFFMANN EITLE partners Anne Katrin Schön and Leonard Werner-Jones will once again speak at the event, joining the panel “Optimizing Your European Patent Strategy.” They will share practical insights and best practices for navigating the European patent landscape, including an update on the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the growing importance of cross-border patent enforcement.
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