SLW Institute Webinar 


Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Time: 12:00 P.M. CT

Cost: Free

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

Join guest speaker Graham Burnett-Hall (Shoosmiths) and moderator Adeel Haroon (SLW) for an insightful discussion on the transformative impact of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on European patent litigation. After 1.5 years of operation, the UPC has emerged as Europe's premier patent litigation forum, reshaping traditional approaches to patent enforcement and protection.

 
Key Topics:
 
  • Strategic interplay between UPC and national proceedings, particularly in life sciences/biotech and FRAND cases
  • Comparative analysis of UPC vs. traditional German bifurcated system
  • Forum shopping considerations between national courts and UPC divisions
  • Practical insights into UPC litigation teams and processes
  • Technical aspects of UPC proceedings, including: 
    • Role of patent attorneys in litigation
    • Case management systems
    • Opposition proceedings
    • Language requirements
    • Timeline and procedural efficiency

This webinar offers essential insights for patent practitioners, in-house counsel, and professionals involved in European patent litigation. Attendees will gain practical understanding of the UPC's evolving role and its implications for international patent strategy.

You'll hear from:

Graham Burnett-Hall

Graham Burnett-Hall

Partner at Shoosmiths

Adeel Haroon

Adeel Haroon

Principal at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner