The Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Conference is a premier European forum dedicated to life sciences intellectual property (IP) professionals. Organized by Kisaco Research, this event is scheduled to take place from January 19 to 21, 2026, at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It serves as a platform for IP counsel and litigators to benchmark enforcement strategies, navigate evolving Unified Patent Court (UPC) case law, and prepare for upcoming biosimilar and generic challenges.
The conference agenda focuses on critical issues defining market exclusivity and driving litigation across Europe. Key topics include preliminary injunctions, UPC procedures and case law, Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs), Bolar exemptions, second medical use claims, and biosimilar launch strategies. The program aims to equip attendees with the knowledge to defend exclusivity, manage parallel litigation across jurisdictions, and adapt to the unified enforcement landscape emerging under the UPC.
Attendees can expect a structured 1-2-1 meeting program, shared networking spaces, and curated receptions, facilitating targeted meetings with key clients, prospects, or peers. This format ensures that law firms, service providers, and corporate legal teams maximize the value of their attendance through meaningful, business-driven interactions. The event also features sessions with UPC judges, regulatory experts, and litigation funders who will share practical insights on new procedural and evidentiary frameworks shaping outcomes across Europe.
This conference is ideal for life sciences companies, including pharmaceutical innovators, biotechs, generics, and biosimilar developers, as well as private practice litigators. Attendees will benefit from benchmarking litigation strategies, learning directly from UPC decision-makers, exchanging insights with industry peers, and preparing for future regulatory and market developments that directly impact exclusivity and portfolio value.
Speakers(109)
Agathe Michel de Cazotte
Partner at Carpmaels and Ransford
Agathe Michel de Cazotte is a Partner at Carpmaels and Ransford, specializing in patent law.
Alexander de Leeuw
Partner at Powell Gilbert
Alexander de Leeuw serves as a Partner at Powell Gilbert, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Alison Kessler
Vice President Corporate Legal Corporate and IP at Solid Biosciences
Alison Kessler serves as Vice President of Corporate Legal and IP at Solid Biosciences, overseeing the company's legal and intellectual property affairs.
Andrea Tiglio
Assistant General Counsel at Jazz Pharma
Andrea Tiglio serves as Assistant General Counsel at Jazz Pharma, managing the company's legal matters.
Andrew Hutchinson
Partner at Simmons and Simmons
Andrew Hutchinson is a Partner at Simmons and Simmons, specializing in patent litigation.
András Kupecz
Honourable Judge - Local Division Munich - UPC
András Kupecz is a judge at the Unified Patent Court's Local Division in Munich, adjudicating patent cases.
Arvid Van Oorschot
Partner at Vondst
Arvid Van Oorschot serves as a Partner at Vondst, focusing on intellectual property law.
Aude Veinante
Partner at Lavoix
Aude Veinante is a Partner at Lavoix, specializing in patent law.
Beat Weibel
Chief IP Counsel at Siemens
Beat Weibel serves as Chief IP Counsel at Siemens, overseeing the company's intellectual property strategy.
Beatriz Díaz de Escauriaza
Head of IP Legal at Insud Pharma
Beatriz Díaz de Escauriaza is the Head of IP Legal at Insud Pharma, managing the company's intellectual property matters.
Bolko Ehlgen
Partner at Linklaters
Bolko Ehlgen serves as a Partner at Linklaters, specializing in patent litigation.
Camille Pecnard
Partner at Lavoix
Camille Pecnard is a Partner at Lavoix, focusing on intellectual property law.
Carsten Richter
Head of IP at Euroimmun
Carsten Richter serves as Head of IP at Euroimmun, overseeing the company's intellectual property strategy.
Catherine Drew
Partner at Pinsent Masons
Catherine Drew is a Partner at Pinsent Masons, specializing in patent law.
Cecile Teles
Head of IP at Zentiva
Cecile Teles serves as Head of IP at Zentiva, managing the company's intellectual property matters.
Christof Bull
Assistant General Patent Counsel at UCB
Christof Bull is the Assistant General Patent Counsel at UCB, focusing on patent law and strategy.
Christoph Rehfuess
Head of IP at SOTIO
Christoph Rehfuess is the Head of IP at SOTIO, overseeing the company's intellectual property strategy.
Clemens Heusch
Head of Global Disputes and Resolution at Nokia
Clemens Heusch leads the Global Disputes and Resolution team at Nokia, focusing on managing the company's global litigation and dispute resolution strategies.
Conrad Eckhardt
Vice President IP at Biotronik
Conrad Eckhardt serves as Vice President of IP at Biotronik, managing the company's intellectual property portfolio.
Corinna Sundermann
Senior Vice President Intellectual Property at Fresenius Kabi
Corinna Sundermann serves as the Senior Vice President of Intellectual Property at Fresenius Kabi, leading the company's IP initiatives.
Daan de Lange
Partner at Brinkhof
Daan de Lange is a Partner at Brinkhof, specializing in patent litigation.
Damon Gupta
Director, Patent Counsel at Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
Damon Gupta serves as Director and Patent Counsel at Spark Therapeutics, Inc., focusing on intellectual property matters.
Denis Schertenleib
Partner at Schertenleib Avocats
Denis Schertenleib serves as a Partner at Schertenleib Avocats, focusing on intellectual property law.
Don Huddler
Assistant General Counsel at GSK
Don Huddler is the Assistant General Counsel at GSK, focusing on legal affairs and litigation.
Doug McCann
Principal at Fish and Richardson
Doug McCann is a Principal at Fish and Richardson, specializing in patent litigation.
Edgar Brinkman
Honourable Judge at UPC Local Division Hague
Edgar Brinkman is a judge at the Unified Patent Court's Local Division in The Hague, adjudicating patent cases.
Eleanor Root
Partner, IP at Bird and Bird
Eleanor Root serves as a Partner in IP at Bird and Bird, focusing on intellectual property law.
Emily Bottle
ChIPs Leadership Committee
Emily Bottle is a member of the ChIPs Leadership Committee, contributing to the organization's initiatives.
Enzo Marasa
Partner at Portolano Cavallo
Enzo Marasa is a Partner at Portolano Cavallo, specializing in intellectual property law.
Eric Dittmann
Partner at Paul Hastings
Eric Dittmann serves as a Partner at Paul Hastings, focusing on patent litigation.
Eva Ehlich
Partner at Maiwald
Eva Ehlich is a Partner at Maiwald, specializing in intellectual property law.
Ewan Nettleton
Principal IP Counsel - Oncology Litigation at Novartis
Ewan Nettleton serves as Principal IP Counsel for Oncology Litigation at Novartis, specializing in intellectual property disputes in the oncology sector.
Fahd Majiduddin
Senior IP Litigation Counsel at Sandoz
Fahd Majiduddin serves as Senior IP Litigation Counsel at Sandoz, managing the company's patent disputes.
Filip De Corte
Head of IP at Syngenta
Filip De Corte serves as Head of IP at Syngenta, managing the company's intellectual property strategy.
Filipe Pedro
Director of IP at BIAL
Filipe Pedro is the Director of IP at BIAL, overseeing the company's intellectual property matters.
Frank Landolt
Chief Counsel IP and Legal at Confo Therapeutics
Frank Landolt serves as Chief Counsel for IP and Legal at Confo Therapeutics, managing the company's legal affairs.
Gabriele Mohsler
Vice President Patent Development at Ericsson
Gabriele Mohsler is the Vice President of Patent Development at Ericsson, overseeing the development and management of the company's patent portfolio.
Gareth Morgan
Partner at Pinsent Masons
Gareth Morgan is a Partner at Pinsent Masons, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Gaëlle Bourout
Counsel at Linklaters
Gaëlle Bourout is a Counsel at Linklaters, specializing in intellectual property law.
Gemma Barrett
Partner at A and O Shearman
Gemma Barrett serves as a Partner at A and O Shearman, focusing on patent litigation.
Georg Müller
Head of IP at TomTom
Georg Müller is the Head of Intellectual Property at TomTom, responsible for managing the company's IP assets and strategy.
Georgia Roussou
Senior Legal Counsel at Win Medica
Georgia Roussou is a Senior Legal Counsel at Win Medica, managing the company's legal matters.
Gianluca Vassallo
Case Handler at DG Competition - European Commission
Gianluca Vassallo serves as a Case Handler at DG Competition of the European Commission, focusing on competition law.
Guido Pontremoli
Vice President IP at Chiesi
Guido Pontremoli is the Vice President of IP at Chiesi, overseeing the company's intellectual property strategy.
Heike Röder-Hitschke
Counsel at Maiwald
Heike Röder-Hitschke serves as Counsel at Maiwald, specializing in patent law.
Heike Wollgast
Head of Department at WIPO
Heike Wollgast is the Head of Department at WIPO, focusing on intellectual property matters.
Ief Daems
Senior Legal Counsel at Cisco
Ief Daems is a Senior Legal Counsel at Cisco, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
Ina Buerck
Senior Counsel at Amgen
Ina Buerck serves as Senior Counsel at Amgen, managing the company's legal affairs.
James Horgan
Chief IP Counsel - Policy and Litigation at MSD
James Horgan is the Chief IP Counsel for Policy and Litigation at MSD, managing the company's intellectual property policies and legal disputes.
Jason Raeburn
Partner at Paul Hastings
Jason Raeburn is a Partner at Paul Hastings, specializing in patent litigation.
Jenny Davies
Partner at Gowling
Jenny Davies serves as a Partner at Gowling, focusing on intellectual property law.
Jiri Slavik
Director of IP at Adalvo
Jiri Slavik is the Director of IP at Adalvo, overseeing the company's intellectual property matters.
John Cox
Partner at BT Law
John Cox serves as a Partner at BT Law, specializing in patent litigation.
Jonathan Newdorf
Senior Director at RWS
Jonathan Newdorf serves as Senior Director at RWS, focusing on intellectual property services.
Julia Pike
Global Head of IP at Sandoz
Julia Pike is the Global Head of Intellectual Property at Sandoz, overseeing the company's IP strategy and litigation.
Juliane Buchinski
Lead IP Litigation Counsel at ZTE
Juliane Buchinski is the Lead IP Litigation Counsel at ZTE, managing the company's patent disputes.
Karin Pramberger
Head of IP at Polpharma
Karin Pramberger serves as Head of IP at Polpharma, overseeing the company's intellectual property strategy.
Katherine Helm
Partner at Dechert
Katherine Helm is a Partner at Dechert, specializing in patent litigation.
Kevin Yurkerwich
Senior IP Counsel at Novartis
Kevin Yurkerwich is a Senior IP Counsel at Novartis, specializing in patent law and litigation.
Kim Jessum
Vice President Legal at Heraeus Medical
Kim Jessum serves as Vice President of Legal at Heraeus Medical, managing the company's legal affairs.
Kristin Cooklin
Global Head IP Counsel at Recordati
Kristin Cooklin is the Global Head of IP Counsel at Recordati, overseeing the company's intellectual property matters.
Laila Beynon
ChIPs Leadership Committee
Laila Beynon is a member of the ChIPs Leadership Committee, contributing to the organization's initiatives.
Lauren Baker
Associate at BT Law
Lauren Baker serves as an Associate at BT Law, focusing on intellectual property law.
Lauren Rabinovic
Vice President - IP Litigation at Moderna
Lauren Rabinovic is the Vice President of IP Litigation at Moderna, overseeing the company's intellectual property disputes.
Le Chen
Senior Legal Counsel at Xiaomi
Le Chen serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Xiaomi, specializing in intellectual property and patent litigation.
Leslie Fischer
Principal Patent Attorney at Sandoz
Leslie Fischer is a Principal Patent Attorney at Sandoz, specializing in patent law and litigation.
Luca Pellicciari
Partner at Trevisan and Cuonzo
Luca Pellicciari is a Partner at Trevisan and Cuonzo, specializing in patent litigation.
Manuel Neetz
Head of IP - Diagnostic Imaging at Siemens Healthineers
Manuel Neetz serves as Head of IP for Diagnostic Imaging at Siemens Healthineers, managing the company's intellectual property matters.
Marc Lauzeral
Counsel at Schertenleib Avocats
Marc Lauzeral is a Counsel at Schertenleib Avocats, specializing in intellectual property law.
Marco Stief
Partner at Maiwald
Marco Stief serves as a Partner at Maiwald, focusing on patent litigation.
Margot Kokke
Honourable Judge at Local Division Hague - UPC
Margot Kokke is a judge at the Unified Patent Court's Local Division in The Hague, adjudicating patent cases.
Marie Hovel Hansen
Head of Legal Strategy and Operations, Trademarks and Global Litigations at Novonesis
Marie Hovel Hansen serves as Head of Legal Strategy and Operations, Trademarks and Global Litigations at Novonesis, managing the company's legal affairs.
Martina Hufnal
Principal at Fish and Richardson
Martina Hufnal is a Principal at Fish and Richardson, specializing in patent litigation.
Mathias Zigann
Honourable Judge at UPC - Munich
Mathias Zigann is a judge at the Unified Patent Court in Munich, adjudicating patent cases.
Mathilde Rauline
Head of Greater Europe Patent Litigation at Sanofi
Mathilde Rauline serves as Head of Greater Europe Patent Litigation at Sanofi, managing the company's patent disputes in the region.
Matthew Blischak
CEO at Finch Therapeutics
Matthew Blischak is the CEO of Finch Therapeutics, leading the company's strategic initiatives.
Matthew O'Neill
Director of European IP at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Matthew O'Neill serves as Director of European IP at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, overseeing the company's intellectual property matters.
Michael Swita
Director of IP at EFPIA
Michael Swita is the Director of IP at EFPIA, focusing on intellectual property policy.
Mike Cottler
Partner at Gemini
Mike Cottler serves as a Partner at Gemini, specializing in patent litigation.
Mirna Atallah
Senior Director IP at Astellas Europe
Mirna Atallah is the Senior Director of IP at Astellas Europe, managing the company's intellectual property matters.
Monica Baig Silva
Vice President IP at Thermo Fisher
Monica Baig Silva serves as Vice President of Intellectual Property at Thermo Fisher, leading the company's IP initiatives.
Natalia Wright
AGPC at UCB
Natalia Wright serves as AGPC at UCB, focusing on patent law.
Nick McDonald
Partner at Potter Clarkson
Nick McDonald is a Partner at Potter Clarkson, specializing in intellectual property law.
Paki Banky
Senior IP Counsel (IP Lead Cell and Gene) at Novartis
Paki Banky is the Senior IP Counsel and IP Lead for Cell and Gene at Novartis, focusing on intellectual property in the cell and gene therapy sector.
Paul Ainsworth
Director at Sterne Kessler
Paul Ainsworth is a Director at Sterne Kessler, specializing in patent law.
Phil Caramanica
Chief IP Counsel at Alvotech
Phil Caramanica is the Chief IP Counsel at Alvotech, overseeing the company's intellectual property strategy and litigation.
Philippe Bessiere
Global Head of Patents at Pierre Fabre Group
Philippe Bessiere serves as Global Head of Patents at Pierre Fabre Group, overseeing the company's patent portfolio.
Pierre-Emmanuel Meynard
Partner at Lavoix
Pierre-Emmanuel Meynard is a Partner at Lavoix, specializing in intellectual property law.
Rainer Friedrich
Technically Qualified Judge and Director of Global IP at UPC and CSL Behring
Rainer Friedrich serves as a Technically Qualified Judge at the UPC and Director of Global IP at CSL Behring, focusing on patent law.
Raquel Frisardi
Senior Corporate Counsel at Novo Nordisk
Raquel Frisardi is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Novo Nordisk, managing the company's legal affairs.
Rob Rodrigues
Partner at RNA law
Rob Rodrigues serves as a Partner at RNA law, specializing in patent litigation.
Robert Cerwinski
Partner at Gemini
Robert Cerwinski is a Partner at Gemini, focusing on intellectual property law.
Robin Ellis
Partner at Reddie and Grose
Robin Ellis serves as a Partner at Reddie and Grose, focusing on patent law.
Ronny Thomas
UPC Local Division Judge
Ronny Thomas is a judge at the Unified Patent Court's Local Division, contributing to the adjudication of patent cases.
Sanjaya Mendis
Partner at McCarthy Tetrault
Sanjaya Mendis is a Partner at McCarthy Tetrault, specializing in intellectual property law.
Sara Burghart
Senior Counsel - Patent Litigation at BAT
Sara Burghart serves as Senior Counsel for Patent Litigation at BAT, managing the company's patent disputes.
Sean Alexander
Head of IP at Umicore
Sean Alexander is the Head of IP at Umicore, overseeing the company's intellectual property strategy.
Sergio Napolitano
General Counsel at Medicines for Europe
Sergio Napolitano serves as General Counsel at Medicines for Europe, focusing on legal and regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical sector.
Shohta Ueno
Assistant General Counsel - Dispute Resolution at Regeneron
Shohta Ueno is the Assistant General Counsel for Dispute Resolution at Regeneron, managing the company's legal disputes and litigation.
Siddharth Kusumakar
Partner at Powell Gilbert
Siddharth Kusumakar serves as a Partner at Powell Gilbert, specializing in patent litigation.
Stefan Luginbuehl
Head of Department European Legal Affairs at EPO
Stefan Luginbuehl is the Head of Department for European Legal Affairs at the EPO, focusing on patent law.
Stefanie Kies
Senior Director IP at Polpharma Biologics
Stefanie Kies serves as Senior Director of IP at Polpharma Biologics, managing the company's intellectual property matters.
Stephan Kutik
Director Intellectual Property at Genevant Sciences
Stephan Kutik serves as Director of Intellectual Property at Genevant Sciences, overseeing the company's IP portfolio.
Sufiyah Sulaiman
Senior Manager Patent Litigation at STADA
Sufiyah Sulaiman is the Senior Manager of Patent Litigation at STADA, overseeing the company's patent disputes.
Tess Waldron
ChIPs Leadership Committee
Tess Waldron is a member of the ChIPs Leadership Committee, contributing to the organization's initiatives.
Tjibbe Douma
Partner, IP at Bird and Bird
Tjibbe Douma serves as a Partner in IP at Bird and Bird, specializing in intellectual property law.
Toni Santamaria
Vice President Intellectual Property at Adalvo
Toni Santamaria is the Vice President of Intellectual Property at Adalvo, overseeing the company's IP strategy.
Wolfram Thomas
Senior Legal Counsel at Qualcomm
Wolfram Thomas serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Qualcomm, specializing in patent law and litigation.
Özge Atılgan Karakulak
Partner at Gun and Partners
Özge Atılgan Karakulak serves as a Partner at Gun and Partners, focusing on patent litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- January 19-21, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Beurs van Berlage
- Pricing
- Free Registration
- Audience
- Life sciences IP professionals, including pharmaceutical innovators, biotechs, generics, biosimilar developers, and private practice litigators.
- Attendees
- Approximately 600 attendees, with a 45% in-house counsel ratio.