Events
April 2026
2026 BIPLA Symposium - Boston, USA
13 - 14 April
The Boston Intellectual Property Law Association (BIPLA) Symposium is a premier two-day event bringing together leading intellectual property professionals to explore the latest developments, trends, and challenges in patent law. Sessions cover patent strategy, international practice, AI in IP, life sciences, and emerging topics shaping the global IP landscape. HOFFMANN EITLE partners Morten Garberg and Joachim Renken will be speaking in a session called “Fireside Chat on the Unified Patent Court” as part of the International Patent Practice Track. They will provide insights on developments and key considerations related to the Unified Patent Court, offering perspectives relevant to European and international patent practice.
LSPN North America Spring 2026 - Boston, USA
29 - 30 April
LSPN (Life Sciences Patent Network) Spring North America 2026 is America’s premier intellectual property event for the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and medtech sectors. Now in its eighth year, it brings together global experts to explore the latest trends in patent strategy, litigation, biosimilars, and emerging therapies such as gene and cell technologies. The conference provides actionable insights, forward-looking perspectives, and high-value networking for legal and industry leaders. HOFFMANN EITLE partners Boris Tchitchanov and Lasse Weinmann will attend this conference.
LES International Annual Conference 2026 - Dublin, Ireland
26 - 29 April
The LES International Annual Conference 2026 is one of the leading global gatherings for professionals in intellectual property, licensing, and technology transfer, bringing together experts from industry, private practice, academia, and public institutions. Held under the theme “Innovation to Impact: IP as an International Growth Engine,” this year’s conference will explore how intellectual property can drive sustainable business growth on an international scale. Hosted in Dublin, Ireland—one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs with a strong international business environment—the event provides an ideal setting for global exchange and collaboration. HOFFMANN EITLE partner Dirk Schüßler-Langeheine will attend the conference and looks forward to engaging with international peers and contributing to discussions on current developments in the global IP landscape.
May 2026
Advanced Chemical & Biotech Patent Institute - San Francisco, USA
11 - 12 May
The 2026 Advanced Chemical & Biotech Patent Institute is a continuing legal education programme for experienced patent practitioners in the fields of chemistry and biotechnology. As part of the lead-up to the AIPLA 2026 Spring Meeting, it offers an in-depth overview from both prosecution and litigation perspectives, covering crucial topics relevant to practice in the U.S. and internationally. A dedicated session titled “UPC and Implications for Chemical Practice” will be presented by HOFFMANN EITLE partners Morten Garberg and Chloe Holloway, offering insights into the evolving impact of the Unified Patent Court on chemical and biotech patent strategy. HOFFMANN EITLE is also pleased to support the Institute as a sponsor.
AIPLA 2026 Spring Meeting - San Francisco, USA
13 - 15 May
The AIPLA 2026 Spring Meeting is one of the key annual gatherings for intellectual property professionals, bringing together practitioners from private practice, industry, and academia to discuss current developments and emerging trends in IP law and practice. This year’s theme, “The Future of IP in an AI-Driven World: Opportunities and Safeguards,” underscores the relationship between innovation and intellectual property law within an evolving technological landscape. The programme offers a wide range of sessions covering patent, trade mark, and copyright law, as well as policy and practice updates, alongside numerous opportunities for professional exchange and networking. HOFFMANN EITLE partners Morten Garberg and Chloe Holloway will attend the Spring Meeting, where Morten Garberg will speak in the session titled “Due Care” and Patent Reinstatement Around the World.
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.