Events
February 2026
AUTM 2026 Annual Meeting - Washington, USA
8 - 11 February
The AUTM Annual Meeting is the premier gathering for technology transfer professionals from around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect, network, and gain insights from more than 80 educational sessions, keynote presentations, and interactive panels covering the latest trends and best practices in technology transfer. HOFFMANN EITLE partners Leonard Werner-Jones and Anne Katrin Schön are back to speak at the event. They will join the panel “Optimizing Your European Patent Strategy” to share insights and best practices for navigating the European patent landscape.
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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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