08:30
Registration and refreshments
09:50
UPDATE: the UPC
- How will the UPC benefit different sizes and types of companies?
- What should organisations be doing now to organise their portfolios in preparation?
- Who stands to gain the most and least following the introduction of the UPC?
- Will the UPC favour certain sectors? How can you utilise this to your advantage
- Graham Burnett-Hall Partner, Marks & Clerk Solicitors
10:30
Morning refreshments
11:00
THEME 1: the impact of technology on patentable subject matter
Please choose one of the following sessions
A shift in focus: from molecules to stem cells and biosimilars
- How have technological innovations changed IP strategy?
- What’s the future of patenting in the life sciences sector?
- David Brindley Research Fellow (Healthcare Translation), Centre for the Advancement of Sustainable Medical Innovation
- MacKenna Roberts IP Adviser, Centre for the Advancement of Sustainable Medical Innovation
- Ian Bingham Owner, IP Asset
The future of software patenting
- Case update
- What are the options for filing your software patent? What are the risks and benefits involved?
- How might the UPC affect the UKIPO approach to software patenting?
- Jonathan Garner Patent Manager, Canon Europe
- Peter Thorniley Associate, Kilburn & Strode
12:00
THEME 2: working in a competitive market
Please choose one of the following sessions
Using FRAND licensing to suit your business
- Case update
- What is an unwilling licensee?
- Competition interface
- Sven Volcker Partner, Latham & Watkins
- Jonathan Weeks Director of Legal Affairs, Intel Corporation
Taking advantage of second medical use patents
- Case update
- The international perspective
- The checklist: ‘legitimate commercialisation’
- Fiona Bor Former Vice President and Director of IP, Mylan Pharmaceuticals
- David Rose Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
12:50
Lunch
13:50
THEME 3: techniques for maximising profit
Please choose one of the following sessions
Effectively utilising supplementary protection certificates
- Case update
- What are the real implications?
- How do you draft your patents differently in light of these changes?
- Nicole Jadeja Partner, Rouse
- Dr. Michael Lubienski Associate General Patent Counsel, UCB
Organising your portfolio to capitalise on the UK Patent Box regime
- What do the changes mean for businesses in the UK?
- How can you organise your patents to take full advantage of the regime?
- Case study: what does patent box mean in practice for in-house counsel?
- Simon MacLennan Former Group Head of IP, Sky
- James Cross Partner, RGC Jenkins & Co
14:40
Mind and machine: using big data and risk management for portfolio management
- Development in IP analytics: how can you utilise analytics tools to assess your portfolio?
- Big data solutions for identifying IP risk and value
- Using business and competitive intelligence to make better decisions
- Working towards the optimum IP risk management process
- What are the risks your portfolio faces and where do they come from?
- Implementing innovative solutions to handle risk
- How can you ensure you’re properly mitigating IP risks?
- Donal O’Connell Managing Director, Chawton Innovation Services
- Nigel Swycher Founder and CEO, AISTEMOS
15:40
Afternoon refreshments
16:00
Protecting and enforcing your patents
- Litigation options and court procedures
- How to handle NPEs
- Dominic Hornblow Assistant General Counsel, AstraZeneca
- Kathy Osgerby Associate, Arnold & Porter
- Sharaz Gill Managing Director, Skepsis Telecom
- Katie McConell Of Counsel, Hogan Lovells
17:00