Pre-event (Jan 25th 2026)

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Networking Roundtables: Global Hotspots: Navigating Patent & Brand Protection Challenges Across Emerging Jurisdictions

Rotate across a selection of region-specific roundtables to explore shared challenges and strategies of operating a global IP portfolio in emerging jurisdictions.

 

Patent Topics:

1.     China: Evidence collection and dealing with regional judicial variance.

2.     Southeast Asia: Cross jurisdictional enforcement and new IP courts.

3.     Europe: Aligning global enforcement strategies with the UPC.

 

Brand Protection Topics:

4.     Latin America: Escalating counterfeiting & limited enforcement.

5.     Africa: Diverse markets & weak legal enforcement.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Drinks Reception