Events
October 2025
Life Sciences IP Summit & Exclusivity 2025 - Munich, Germany
13 - 15 October
As a Gold Partner, HOFFMANN EITLE is proud to sponsor this year's Life Science Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity, a leading forum that brings together experts from the pharmaceutical, biotech, and legal sectors. The event serves as a key platform for discussing strategies to maximise exclusivity and for navigating today’s complex IP landscape in life sciences. The programme opens with the SPC & PTE Forum (13 October), where HOFFMANN EITLE partner Bianca-Lucia Vos will chair the first session “SPC Case Law Review: Determine Your Strategic Considerations for 2026”, analyzing recent landmark rulings shaping the pharmaceutical SPC landscape. Over the following two days, the summit will explore key developments in patent prosecution, litigation, regulatory frameworks, and competition law—shaping the future of innovation and protection in the life sciences sector.
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IP Law & Management Institute 2025 - Beverly Hills, USA
19 - 21 October
The IP Law & Management Institute will bring together legal and business leaders to address today’s most pressing IP challenges, from managing global portfolios to navigating regulation, monetization, and inclusion. Over two and a half days, the program features panels, roundtables, think tanks, and keynotes designed to provide practical strategies and insights for aligning IP with enterprise strategy in a rapidly evolving landscape. Representing HOFFMANN EITLE, Axel Esser and Stephanie Rupp will host an interactive think tank titled “Two Years of UPC – A New Era in European Patent Litigation.”
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November 2025
APAA 2025 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6 - 10 November
The APAA 2025 event, featuring the 77th & 78th Council Meetings and the 21st General Assembly of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association, will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 6–10 November 2025. This prestigious gathering will bring together leading patent attorneys and intellectual property professionals from across Asia and Oceania to discuss the latest developments in IP law, exchange insights through workshops and round-table discussions, and strengthen professional networks. Beyond the formal sessions, delegates will enjoy a vibrant programme of social events—including the opening ceremony, welcome reception, cultural night, gala dinner, and networking opportunities—showcasing Malaysia’s rich culture and hospitality. HOFFMANN EITLE partners Kei Enomoto, Michaela Ring, and Dominik Scheible will be attending and look forward to fostering connections within the international IP community.
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Comparative Patent Practice Conference (CPPC) - Tokyo, Japan
11 - 12 November
HOFFMANN EITLE, in cooperation with the US firm Wolf Greenfield, annually hosts the Comparative Patent Practice Conference (CPPC) in Tokyo, bringing together Japanese IP professionals to explore the latest developments in European and US IP law and practice. The program offers practical, actionable insights on global drafting strategies, UPC and PTAB litigation, SEP/FRAND disputes, and emerging trends in damages. A dedicated Executive Session highlights key takeaways for IP leaders, offering first-hand perspectives on international jurisdictions, litigation strategies, and monetization. For more information and registration, please visit the dedicated CPPC website.
CPPC Website