For Knowledge Exchange (KE) professionals, understanding the implications of this new system is essential to navigating patent strategy, licensing, and enforcement across Europe.
In this session, Stefan Luginbuehl, Head of Department IP Lab at the European Patent Office, will provide an overview of the Unitary Patent and UPC, highlighting key benefits, challenges, and opportunities for universities and research institutions. The session will explore how the new system affects patent filing, territorial coverage, litigation and licensing structures.
Following a concise presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A, gaining insights into real-world scenarios and asking questions relevant to their institutional context. Designed for KE professionals, this session offers a timely opportunity to deepen understanding of the evolving European IP framework and its impact on technology transfer and innovation management.
Recent studies on both sides of the Atlantic, directed by either ASTP or AUTM, demonstrate the tremendous economic and societal benefit and value technology transfer has brought us.
Koenraad Debackere
KU Leuven, Belgium
The software training filled in the many blanks and brought my 'fractioned' knowledge in a structured way. Very useful!
Ilse Sienaert
KU Leuven R&D, Belgium
The best opportunity to learn and discuss common issues and interests directly with peers.
Ian Nicoud
LURIS, Netherlands
Organisation and speakers were great, so enthusiastic about their work and very good at transferring their knowledge.
Sarka Bartova
Research Centre Rez, Czech Republic
Starting or changing any procedure at a TTO/Institution is challenging and I could not think of anything better than learning with the best.
Ricardo Castro
Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain
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