Tech & Innovation Patent Litigation Europe 2027

The Tech & Innovation Patent Litigation Europe 2027 is a two-day event scheduled for January 19-20, 2027, at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam. This summit is part of the broader Patent Litigation Europe 2027 series and is organized by Kisaco Research. It aims to unite in-house IP litigators, patent strategy specialists, external patent litigation counsel, IP law firms, regulatory and competition law experts, judges, policymakers, and institutional authorities to discuss the future of patent disputes within the global technology ecosystem.

The event will cover a range of critical topics, including cross-border patent litigation strategies, forum selection, and jurisdictional tensions across major jurisdictions such as the UPC, UK, U.S., and China. Discussions will also delve into SEP and FRAND enforcement, royalty calculations, and the latest developments in global licensing disputes. Emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing will be explored concerning patent protection, alongside damages frameworks and royalty methodologies across sectors like telecommunications, consumer electronics, software, and connected devices. Additional sessions will address NPE litigation trends, competition law impacts on patent enforcement, protecting confidential information in global disputes, the rise of MedTech litigation, China's influence on global patent litigation, and the evolving role of arbitration, mediation, and ADR in resolving complex technology disputes.

Attendees will have opportunities to engage with a strong in-house community representing sectors such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, semiconductors, software, automotive, MedTech, and connected devices. The event will feature judicial panels, leadership discussions, sector-specific workshops, interactive roundtables, and strategy-focused sessions. Notable speakers include Bas Van Buul, Director of IP at Inalfa Roof Systems; Clemens Heusch, Head of Global Disputes and Resolution at Nokia; Ezgi Altunay, European Patent Attorney at ASML; Farnaz Massoumian, Senior Patent Attorney at Vodafone; Jan Frankhuizen, Senior IP Counsel, Litigation at HP; and Rebecca Brown, Director of IP EMEA at Sonos.

This summit is designed for in-house IP litigators, patent strategy specialists, external patent litigation counsel, IP law firms, regulatory and competition law experts, judges, policymakers, and institutional authorities involved in patent disputes within the technology sector. Attendees will gain practical insights into global patent litigation forums, stay ahead of emerging technology disputes, and connect with decision-makers shaping patent litigation strategy.