IPBC China 2025
Dr. Andreas Kramer attended the IPBC China 2025 in Shanghai from 9-10 September !
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the future of intellectual property in China, a rapidly evolving global landscape.
For more information and the agenda, check out the link here.
CIPA UPC Conference 2025
Excited to be part of the inaugural The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys UPC Conference on 11th September at the Law Society in London!
Penny Gilbert took the lead as chair for a panel discussing “managing UPC cases” and Alex Wilson shared valuable insights on “experiences from the coal face.”
It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experiences and learn about UPC practice and procedure.
Please see information here.
AIPPI World Congress 2025
Pete Damerell, Ari Laakkonen and Dr. Andreas Kramer attended the AIPPI World Congress 2025 in Yokohama, Japan from 13-16 September !
Pete discussed the BSH vs Electrolux decision on a panel session for “All good parties end up in the kitchen.” Meanwhile, Ari moderated on the “Around the World – One Year in One Hour” panel in which the most important IP reforms and decisions from the past year are discussed.
For more information and the agenda, check out the details here.
IAM Live: SEP Summit Global 2025
Rajvinder Jagdev, Dr. Andreas Kramer, Bethan Hopewell, Simon Ayrton, Hannes Obex and Claire Robinson attended the IAM Live: SEP Summit Global on 16-17 September 2025 in London!
Raj moderated on the panel titled “Shifting Goalposts: Examining Evolving SEP/FRAND Disputes at the UK Courts.” This is a fantastic opportunity to delve into the latest insights into both the UK courts and the UPC, and trends in the industry.
For more details on the conference, check out the link here.
MARQUES Annual Conference 2025
Alexander Borthwick attended the MARQUES Annual Conference from 16-19 September in The Hague!
This year’s theme, ‘Brand Changes in an International Context,’ promised to spark some insightful discussions. Further information on the conference can be found here.
Munich IP Forum 2025
Alex Wilson, Siddharth Kusumakar, Zoe Butler, and Andreas Ditler attended the Munich IP Forum 2025 on 22-23 September at the beautiful Rosewood in Munich!
Alex moderated a panel discussion on “The UPC: A Truly International Jurisdiction,” and featuring insights from Siddharth Kusumakar, Kai Härmand, Alexander Haertel, Lucy Wojcik. It promised to be an engaging exploration of pivotal developments in the UPC and impact on cross-border litigation strategies.
For full details about the conference, check out the link here
LES Benelux Pan European Conference 2025
Tom Oliver and Daniel Down attended the LES Benelux Pan European Conference 2025 in The Hague on 29-30 September.
Dan shared thoughts on a panel discussing young members shaping a young Court, The UPC, exploring emerging trends and what’s next on the horizon.
Further information here.
IPDR Forum 2025: Third UPC User Forum – Two years of UPC
Bethan Hopewell, Dr. Andreas Kramer and Andreas Ditler attended the IPDR Forum: Third UPC User Forum – Two years of UPC, in Munich on 30 September 2025.
Attended insightful Q&A sessions and discussing experiences of litigation in the UPC.
Further information on the forum here.


