C5 (UK) will be holding its 4th Annual Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation conference from January 31 to February 1, 2012 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. At the conference, C5 faculty will offer presentations on the following topics:
• Recent Case Law Developments in Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation in Germany (keynote address);
• SPC references and recent opinion by the Advocate General of the ECJ: What you need to know for your SPC applications;
• The enforceability of gene sequence patents in light of Lilly v HGS;
• EPO update on biotech patenting and the EU patent reform;
• The interplay between insufficiency of disclosure and future embodiments in biotech inventions;
• The impact of recent launch strategies by generics on preliminary and interim injunctions across Europe (panel discussion);
• Recent US developments in pharma and biotech patent litigation;
• Patentability and enforcement of research tool patents: How broadly should reach-through claims be applied?
• Patent litigation in India for pharma & biotech products;
• Instructing scientific experts in your patent litigation proceedings in light of recent case law;
• Patent litigation strategies in Central and Eastern Europe;
• Second medical use and dosing regimens claims: Back in the spotlight;
• Developing a successful strategy for pan-European patent enforcement following recent case law developments on cross-border injunctions;
• Disclosure of prior art and forthcoming antitrust issues;
• The stem cell patent landscape: Overcoming the legal and regulatory challenges;
• Avoiding patent infringements in clinical trials; and
• Managing the practical implications of EU border enforcement of IP rights.
An additional pre-conference two-part workshop on "Successful Patent Drafting Tips and Techniques in Light of Recent Case Law Developments" and "Practical Considerations for Your 2012 Pan-European Patent Litigation Strategies" will be offered on January 30, 2012.
A complete brochure for this conference, including an agenda, detailed descriptions of conference sessions, list of speakers, and registration form can be obtained here.
The registration fee for the conference is €1999 and for the conference and workshop is €2698. Those registering by January 6, 2012 will receive a €100 discount. Those interested in registering for the conference can do so here, by calling +44 (0) 20 7878 6888, or by faxing a registration form to +44 (0) 20 7878 6885.
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