Events
November 2026
UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026 - London, UK
6 November
The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase brings together leading professionals from industry, academia, government and investment to explore the latest developments in quantum technologies and their growing commercial applications. Organised by Innovate UK in collaboration with the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, the event highlights emerging innovations across quantum computing, communications, sensing, and imaging, while providing opportunities to explore new partnerships, investment prospects, and routes to commercialisation.
HOFFMANN EITLE will be represented by Matthew Cassie and Maximilian Keck, who will attend the showcase to exchange insights and perspectives with fellow professionals and discuss emerging developments and opportunities in the quantum technology sector.
Comparative Patent Practice Conference (CPPC) - Tokyo, Japan
10 - 11 November
The annual Comparative Patent Practice Conference (CPPC), jointly hosted by HOFFMANN EITLE and US firm Wolf Greenfield, brings together IP professionals from Japan, Europe and the United States to explore the latest developments in international patent practice. The 2026 CPPC will provide a focused, practice-oriented update across two compact seminar days, covering topics including AI and software inventions, claim drafting, validity and claim construction, UPC practice, PTAB and reexamination trends, ITC developments, SEP/FRAND issues, provisional measures, forum strategy, damages, litigation funding and global monetization. Experienced practitioners will translate recent case law, procedural trends and market developments into practical guidance for strengthening portfolios, protecting key markets and aligning European and US strategies. For more information and registration, please visit the dedicated CPPC Tokyo website.
CPPC Tokyo Website
Comparative Patent Practice Conference (CPPC) - Seoul, South Korea
17 November
Building on the continued success of the Comparative Patent Practice Conference in Tokyo, HOFFMANN EITLE and US law firm Wolf Greenfield are bringing this established platform for international patent exchange to Korea for the first time. CPPC Seoul 2026 will bring together IP professionals to discuss recent developments in European and US patent litigation and evidence gathering, with a focus on their implications for Korean practitioners. The conference will explore key issues in patent validity, including inventive step and subject matter eligibility, as well as evidence gathering in patent infringement proceedings. Discussions will cover differences in practice across Europe and the US, including evidence and inspection proceedings in Germany and before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), US evidence preservation measures, and Korea’s K-Discovery Initiative. The conference will provide practical insights into international patent disputes and the strategic considerations arising from different approaches across jurisdictions.
CPPC Seoul Website
IPBC Asia - Tokyo, Japan
17 - 19 November
IPBC Asia 2026 brings together leading professionals from across the international intellectual property sector to discuss developments in IP strategy, patent value creation and commercialisation. Held in Tokyo, Japan, the three-day conference offers a forum for patent owners, investors, industry leaders and legal experts to share their expertise, explore emerging market trends and examine new opportunities in the global IP landscape. Michele Baccelli will attend the conference on behalf of HOFFMANN EITLE, taking the opportunity to connect with international IP professionals and exchange perspectives on current challenges and opportunities in patent strategy and value creation.
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CIPA Life Sciences Conference 2026 - Brighton, United Kingdom
19 - 20 November
The Life Sciences Conference 2026, organised by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), gathers intellectual property professionals from both in-house teams and private practice, alongside industry specialists, to explore the latest developments and challenges in the life sciences sector. The conference provides a platform to discuss key issues in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology innovation, including patent protection, emerging legal developments and the evolving intellectual property landscape. It also offers valuable opportunities to exchange expertise, share perspectives and build connections across the life sciences IP community.
HOFFMANN EITLE will be represented by partner Juliet Redhouse, who will attend the conference to exchange insights and perspectives with fellow professionals and discuss emerging developments and challenges in intellectual property protection within the life sciences sector.
APAA 2026 - Hong Kong
29 November - 2 December
The 79th Council Meeting of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) brings together intellectual property professionals from across Asia and beyond to address current developments and challenges in IP protection and enforcement. Taking place in Hong Kong, the four-day meeting features committee sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities. The event encourages knowledge sharing, professional dialogue and international cooperation within the global intellectual property community.
HOFFMANN EITLE's Dominik Scheible and Michaela Ring will be attending the meeting, providing an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, exchange insights and strengthen professional relationships across the international IP community.
Past events
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.