Events
May 2026
IPO European Practice Conference - Frankfurt, Germany
28 May
The IPO European Practice Committee Conference, organised by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), brings together leading IP practitioners, in-house counsel, judges, and representatives from patent offices across Europe to discuss current developments in patent law and practice. This year’s programme will focus on key topics shaping European IP practice, including claim interpretation, information sharing, and the increasing impact of artificial intelligence tools in the day-to-day work of IP professionals. HOFFMANN EITLE partner Adam Lacy will participate, engaging with peers from across the European IP community in discussions on these important and evolving topics.
June 2026
Life Science IP Seminar - Munich, Germany
9 - 11 June
For more than two decades, HOFFMANN EITLE hosts the Life Science IP Seminar every two years at its Munich office. The seminar addresses current topics in intellectual property protection for life science inventions and is widely regarded as an important forum for staying up to date with recent developments. It is characterised by the participation of a large number of experts from both industry and the legal profession.
BIO International Convention - San Diego, USA
22 - 25 June
The BIO International Convention, the world’s largest biotechnology event, will take place this year at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, bringing together more than 20,000 leaders from across the global biotech ecosystem. BIO 2026 is centered on the industry’s shared mission and purpose—reconnecting as a global community to advance innovation in biotechnology and improve outcomes for patients and public health worldwide. The convention provides a leading platform for partnering, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas across the life sciences sector.
HOFFMANN EITLE partners Nadja Muncke and Leonard Werner-Jones will be attending the convention and are available to meet and connect with fellow participants throughout the event.