The Wiesn IP Forum 2022 is the fourth annual conference dedicated to intellectual property, co-hosted by Unified Patents and Adamson & Partners. This two-day event is scheduled for September 19-20, 2022, at the Künstlerhaus Munich in Munich, Germany. It aims to bring together leaders from various industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and automotive, to network and share the latest insights in the field of intellectual property.
The forum's agenda features three key panel discussions. The first panel, "Patent Litigation in Europe – Impact of the UPC," will explore the implications of the Unified Patent Court on European patent litigation. The second panel, "What’s UPComing? New Developments in the Unified Patent Court," will provide essential insights into the latest developments concerning the Unified Patent Court. The final panel, "Standard Essential Patents and Patent Pools," will delve into the complexities of standard essential patents and the role of patent pools in the industry.
In addition to the panel discussions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, including an evening drinks reception and canapés on September 19, and a breakfast reception on September 20. Notable speakers include Dr. Marco Rau, General Counsel at CureVac; Beat Weibel, Chief IP Counsel at Siemens; and Gabriele Mohsler, VP Patent Development at Ericsson. The event concludes with an optional visit to the Marstall Festzelt at Oktoberfest, providing attendees with a cultural experience alongside professional engagement.
The Wiesn IP Forum 2022 is ideal for intellectual property professionals, legal experts, and industry leaders seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in patent law and litigation. Attendees will gain valuable insights from esteemed speakers, participate in in-depth discussions on pressing IP issues, and have the opportunity to expand their professional networks in a collaborative environment.
Speakers(18)
Adrian Eggen
AGC Patents at Philip Morris International
Adrian Eggen is the Associate General Counsel for Patents at Philip Morris International, managing the company's patent portfolio.
Andreas von Falck
Partner at Hogan Lovells
Andreas von Falck is a Partner at Hogan Lovells, focusing on patent litigation and intellectual property law.
Beat Weibel
Chief IP Counsel at Siemens
Beat Weibel is the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Siemens, leading the company's global IP strategy.
Clemens Heusch
VP Head of Global Litigation at Nokia
Clemens Heusch is the Vice President and Head of Global Litigation at Nokia, managing the company's worldwide litigation strategy.
Dr. Benno Buehler
VP at Charles River Associates
Dr. Benno Buehler is a Vice President at Charles River Associates, specializing in economic and financial consulting.
Dr. Marco Rau
General Counsel at CureVac
Dr. Marco Rau serves as General Counsel at CureVac, overseeing the company's legal affairs in the biotechnology sector.
Gabriele Mohsler
VP Patent Development at Ericsson
Gabriele Mohsler is the Vice President of Patent Development at Ericsson, overseeing the company's patent portfolio.
John M. Baird
Partner, IP Practice Group at Duane Morris LLP
John M. Baird is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Duane Morris LLP, with expertise in patent law.
Julian Adamson
Managing Partner at Adamson & Partners
Julian Adamson is the Managing Partner at Adamson & Partners, a leading executive search firm specializing in intellectual property and legal sectors.
Kevin Jakel
CEO at Unified Patents
Kevin Jakel is the CEO of Unified Patents, a company dedicated to deterring patent assertion entities through proactive patent defense strategies.
Klaus Haft
Partner at Hoyng Rokh Monegier
Klaus Haft is a Partner at Hoyng Rokh Monegier, specializing in patent litigation and technology-related legal matters.
Laurie Fitzgerald
Senior VP at Avanci
Laurie Fitzgerald is the Senior Vice President at Avanci, focusing on licensing programs for IoT and automotive technologies.
Michael Schl0gl
Head of IP SEP at Continental Automotive
Michael Schl0gl is the Head of IP for Standard Essential Patents at Continental Automotive.
Michael Schlögl
Head of IP SEP at Continental Automotive
Michael Schlögl is the Head of Intellectual Property for Standard Essential Patents at Continental Automotive, managing the company's SEP portfolio.
Stefan Luginbhl
Head of European Legal Affairs at EPO
Stefan Luginb0hl is the Head of European Legal Affairs at the European Patent Office.
Stefan Luginbühl
Head of European Legal Affairs at EPO
Stefan Luginbühl is the Head of European Legal Affairs at the European Patent Office, focusing on legal policy and international relations.
Tim Pohlmann
CEO at IPlytics
Tim Pohlmann is the CEO of IPlytics, a company providing market intelligence on patents and standards.
Willem Hoyng
Chairman at UPC Advisory Committee
Willem Hoyng is the Chairman of the Unified Patent Court Advisory Committee, contributing to the development of the UPC system.
Event Details
- Date
- September 30, 2022
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany
- Künstlerhaus Munich
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Intellectual property professionals, legal experts, and industry leaders.