Webinar 


Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM CT

Cost: Free

CLE: We will apply for 1.0 hours of CLE credit for Minnesota, California, Texas, and Washington state for this webinar.

In this episode of the SLW 2025 Global Series, guest speaker Clare Collins of Murgitroyd will provide a comprehensive overview of the European intellectual property landscape, examining recent developments and anticipated changes for 2025.

Clare will discuss what's changed in European patent practice. Key topics will include:

  • AI Innovations: Exploring credible technical effect requirements and plausibility in AI-related patents
  • Priority Rights: Analysis of priority parties and assignment changes in the European context
  • Subject Matter Eligibility: Review of landmark decisions shaping patentable subject matter in Europe
  • EPO Trends: Statistical analysis of filing patterns, examination outcomes, and strategic implications
  • Practice Notes: Practical tips and procedural guidance for navigating European patent prosecution effectively

Guest speaker Clare Collins is experienced at drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a wide variety of technology areas, including mechanical devices, electronic devices, and computer-implemented inventions including blockchain. Clare graduated with a degree in Physics from King’s College London and has a PhD from the University of Cambridge in nanomaterials.

The presentation will be moderated by SLW Executive Director Maureen Kinsler. Register now to reserve your place and gain valuable insights into navigating the European IP landscape in 2025.

You'll hear from:

Clare Collins

Clare Collins

Senior Patent Attorney

Murgitroyd

Maureen Kinsler

Maureen Kinsler

Executive Director

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner