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SUMMARY:Evidence Collection and Preservation in Patent Infringement and Trade Secret Misappropriation Proceedings
DESCRIPTION:Milan/Online\, 8 June 2026 \nDownload the program (pdf) \nThe event aims to compare different jurisdictions in order to provide a comparative framework on evidence gathering in both patent and trade secret disputes\, highlighting the main features and challenges involved. The discussion will address the evidence collection tools available in the major jurisdictions\, the related operational risks\, and the key strategic considerations\, offering a practical overview for multi-jurisdictional litigation. \nFollowing an introduction to the main legal and technical aspects of the Italian “descrizione” proceedings under Article 129 of the Italian Industrial Property Code\, the event will compare the evidence collection and preservation systems currently adopted in France\, Germany\, the United States\, and the UPC. A final panel discussion dedicated to cross-border litigation will conclude the event. \nThe conference will feature leading international practitioners and experts from the legal\, patent\, and institutional sectors\, including representatives of the UPC Advisory Committee and UPC technically qualified judges. \nTo register\nThe event is free of charge for LES members and students of the Università degli Studi di Milano\, subject to prior registration. \nThird party registration fee is \n\n€150 + VAT for in-person participation\n€50 + VAT for online participation\n\nOnline participation is available only to foreign attendees \nFor more information: media@les-italy.org
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/evidence-collection-and-preservation-in-patent-infringement-and-trade-secret-misappropriation-proceedings
CATEGORIES:Events LES International
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260611T183000
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SUMMARY:Evolving SEPs: legislation\, FRAND\, and global litigation trends 2026
DESCRIPTION:Online\, 11 June 2026 \nThis webinar provides an overview of SEPs and their role in underpinning connectivity standards across latest advanced technologies such as 5G\, IoT. It will address recent legislative developments\, with a focus on FRAND commitments and evolving licensing practices. \nThe discussion will examine key trends in global SEP litigation\, highlighting their impact on enforcement and licensing approaches\, as well as industry responses from a compliance perspective. It will conclude with an overview of current and anticipated regulatory developments shaping the SEP landscape. \nModerator \n\nValentina Piola\, LES Italy\n\nSpeakers \n\nGiovanni Ballocca\, CTO\, Sisvel Tech – Role of SEPs in standards across latest advanced technologies\nCarter Eltzroth\, Legal Director\, DVB Project – Recent legislative and FRAND developments\nChristian Harmsen\, Partner\, Bird & Bird LLP\, Germany – Recent trends in SEPs disputes across major jurisdictions\nMatteo Sabattini\, LESI Board Member and Sisvel’s Executive Head of Government Affairs – Future outlook and expected regulatory changes\nAlessandro Sanchini\, UPC Technical judge – Recent UPC case law \nKevin Scott\, Licensing Program Leader\, Philips – Industry perspective – How industry adapts licensing strategies\n\nThe webinar is reserved to LES Members \nTo register\nImportant Note \nThis webinar is held under the Chatham House Rule \nWhen a meeting\, or part thereof\, is held under the Chatham House Rule\, participants are free to use the information received\, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s)\, nor that of any other participant\, may be revealed – https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/chatham-house-rule \nFor additional information: media@les-italy.org
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/evolving-seps-legislation-frand-and-global-litigation-trends-2026
CATEGORIES:Events LES International,Evidence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260720T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260720T143000
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SUMMARY:Inventors’ Remuneration - Comparative Perspectives Italian\, Spanish and Portuguese
DESCRIPTION:Online\, 20 July 2026 \nLES Benelux is pleased to present the European Tour on Inventor’s Remuneration\, a lunchtime webinar series bringing together European LES societies to strengthen cross-border knowledge sharing on innovation and intellectual property rights management. \nThe second session of the series will take place on 20 July 2026 and will focus on the perspectives of Italy\, Spain\, and Portugal on inventor’s remuneration. \nSpeakers\nLES Italy \n\nMassimo Marcarini\, Sisvel\nGabriele Girardello\, Pavia e Ansaldo\n\nLES Spain–Portugal \n\nJosé Miguel Lissén\, Bird & Bird Spain\nVasco Stilwell de Andrade\, Morais Leitão Portugal\n\nModerator \n\nCarmen E. Correa M.\, Erasmus MC and President of LES Benelux\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFree for LES members\n€75 for non-members\n\nThe series of webinars will explore how inventors’ remuneration is approached in different jurisdictions across EU\, focusing on legal frameworks\, practical implementation\, and challenges faced by companies\, researchers\, and IP professionals operating across borders. \nThis webinar will be of interest to any professional involved in innovation management and reward systems. \nI want to attend the webinar\nWe hope you will join us for this second webinar\, and follow the series as it travels (online) across Europe through our LES community. \nLooking forward to your participation  as LES BENELUX and LES Italy and LES Spain-Portugal combine efforts to make it possible. \n 
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/inventors-remuneration-comparative-perspectives-italian-spanish-and-portuguese
CATEGORIES:Events LES International,Evidence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
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SUMMARY:LES US&Canada Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:San Diego\,18-21 October 2026 \n\nLES USA-Canada are excited to welcome you to sun-soaked San Diego\, home to one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for biotechnology\, life sciences\, and cutting-edge research. You’ll be steps away from leading labs\, thriving startup incubators\, and the waterfront that inspires breakthrough ideas. While the primary location is San Diego\, inspiration will be drawn from neighboring Los Angeles\, with select sessions exploring how LA’s aerospace innovation and media industries intersect with IP trends. \nBuilding on the rich tradition of LES annual gatherings\, the 2026 meeting will deliver in-depth content\, unmatched networking\, and a spirit of fun. Whether you’re new to licensing or a seasoned expert\, you’ll find keynotes\, panel discussions\, roundtables\, and hands-on workshops designed to help you stay ahead in today’s fast-moving IP landscape. You’ll gain fresh insights into strategic partnerships for IP development and market growth\, with real-world perspectives from industry leaders \nFor additional information
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/les-uscanada-annual-meeting
CATEGORIES:Events LES International,Evidence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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SUMMARY:LES APAC Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seoul\, 25-26 October 2026 \nOn behalf of LES Korea\, we are excited to share that the 2026 LES APAC Conference will be held on October 25-26\, 2026 in Seoul\, Korea under the inspiring theme: “IP in Motion\, from K-Creativity to Global Prosperity!” \nThis event will bring together global IP leaders\, professionals\, IP strategists\, SVC providers\, and innovation leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to discuss the role of IP in driving innovation\, sustainability\, and competitiveness. We have a program having multiple panel discussions with sharing experiences and insights and strengthening collaboration within the global licensing community. \nHighlights include: \n\nNetworking with LESI’s global IP leaders at Asia-Pacific’s premier licensing event\nSessions on IP transactions\, monetization\, and dispute resolution\nExploration of Korea’s creativity powering global industries\nCultural programs to experience Seoul’s unique blend of tradition and innovation\n\nFor additional information \n 
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/les-apac-conference-2026
CATEGORIES:Events LES International,Evidence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261112T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261112T180000
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SUMMARY:Development and License Agreements in Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Basel (Switzerland)\, 12 November 2026 \nThe seminar “Development and License Agreements in Life Sciences” is organized by LES Switzerland in cooperation with LES Germany. \nBringing together senior in-house counsel from global pharmaceutical innovators\, a member of the Swiss Competition Commission\, and leading practitioners\, the program explores both strategic dealmaking and practical risk allocation. \nSessions will address key challenges across the collaboration lifecycle\, including: \n\nStructuring deal architecture and long-term governance;\nDrafting robust financial clauses (upfront payments\, milestones\, royalties\, etc.);\nAllocating ownership and access rights to IP\, improvements and data;\nNavigating termination and exit rights\, post-termination mechanics\, and party insolvency;\nReviewing recent Swiss and EU competition law developments;\nResolving complex disputes arising out of license and development agreements.\n\nThe full program and registration form is available here.
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/development-and-license-agreements-in-life-sciences
CATEGORIES:Events LES International,Evidence
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261113T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261113T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T172424
CREATED:20260618T143834Z
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SUMMARY:LESI YMC - Pan European Conference
DESCRIPTION:Amsterdam\, 13 November 2026 \nLES Benelux YMC\, together with the support of its board and LESI\, is delighted to organise the 13th Pan European LESI Young Members Congress Conference in Amsterdam\, the Netherlands\, on November 13\, 2026. \nIn the city of the free spirit\, we will explore a timely question: is “(de)regulation” to foster European competitiveness enforceable or desirable for both hard IP and soft IP? \nTopics that will be discussed include: \n\n\nUpdates on EU competition rules for technology licensing: practical implications\n\n\nThe EU Pharma Package – Incentives and Access\n\n\nKnowledge Dissemination\, Transparency Obligations & Trade Secrets\n\n\nUPC & PMAC\n\n\nDuring the day\, we will gather at the premises of De Brauw for panel discussions and roundtables\, bringing together viewpoints from academia\, industry and the investment ecosystem at the crossroads of knowledge sharing\, secrecy & (de)regulation.\n\nAfter a full day of inspiring talks and engagements\, we will continue with a unique evening social program.\n\nFor additional information
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/lesi-ymc-pan-european-conference
CATEGORIES:Events LES International,Evidence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270430
DTSTAMP:20261008T172425
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SUMMARY:LESI 2027 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Orlando\, April 27-29\, 2027 \nSave the Date! \nThe Magic of IP: Enablind Sustainable Innovation and Fueling a Global Economy \nLESI2027 will examine how commercialization of intellectual property and global policies fuels investment\, enables collaboration\, and drives growth across industries and borders to serve the needs of the future. \nFrom entertainment\, aerospace and defense to life sciences and emerging media to evolving data platforms and beyond. LESI 2027 will spark informed conversations that will unlock the potential of IP and shape the next chapter of the global innovation economy. \nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://les-italy.org/en/evento/lesi-2027-annual-conference
CATEGORIES:Events LES International,Evidence
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