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Media Partnership - Patents, standards and innovation: securing Europe’s competitive edge Wednesday, 14 May 2025 | 14:00 - 18:00 CET Paris, France On 14 May 2025, the European Patent Office’s Observatory on Patents and Technology will host an exciting event, “Patents, standards and innovation: securing Europe’s competitive edge”, in collaboration with the French Patent and Trademark Office (INPI). This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals from across industry to stay informed about the latest initiatives on patents and standards. Event highlights: Launch of the EPO’s latest study on patents and standards: Be among the first to explore our new analysis, which includes insights from a unique EPO dataset on standard-related patents and an in-depth review of recent European standards and standard essential patent (SEP) case law, with a focus on the early impact of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).Engage with industry experts: Participate in dynamic discussions with top economists, judges, legal practitioners and industry leaders. The panels will discuss initiatives aimed at ensuring a balanced, transparent and predictable relationship between the patent and standardisation systems to support innovation and strengthen European competitiveness.Explore future solutions for FRAND disputes: Learn about the upcoming developments in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, with a focus on the activities of the UPC’s Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre which is set to launch in the second half of 2025. Event Details:
📅 Date: 14 May 2025
📍 Location: Paris (limited in-person participation; remote participation open to all)
⏰ Time: 14.00 - 18.00 hrs 📌 Register Now Register now to gain valuable insights and be part of the discussion on how patents and standards will shape the future of innovation! We look forward to your participation.
This event is organised by EPO in cooperation with INPI with Euractiv as Media Partner.
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