Update modules on the Unified Patent Court

Public

This programme is open to former participants of the Diploma on Patent Litigation in Europe, lawyers practicing in the field of intellectual property and other intellectual property professionals interested in patent litigation and its application.

Teaching language: English

Prerequisites

A good knowledge of the European Patent Convention and related issues is necessary.

Learning outcomes

The programme will allow participants to understand the institutional functioning of the UPC, the rules of procedure and the solutions available to the parties.

Programme

Click here to open the 2025 programme

Training schedule:

  • Friday, 7 March 2025 - 9:00am to 4:45pm
  • Saturday, 8 March 2025 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Friday, 11 April 2025 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Saturday, 12 April 2025 - 9:00am to 3:30pm
  • Friday, 16 May 2025 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
  • Saturday, 17 May 2025 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Teaching methods

Presentations, seminars, round tables, practical cases, group work...

Course material

Teaching and reading material is made available on the internal online platform of the training.

Type of training and certification

An attestation of completion shall be delivered upon full attendance of the participant to the training.

Registration fees

1 900€ for former CEIPI students who have validated their Diploma on Patent litigation in Europe (reduced price as part of an update of their diploma)

2 150€ public price

Location

Hybrid: the training is available on site in Strasbourg as well as remotely

Heads of studies

Emmanuel Gougé

Director of the Diploma on Patent Litigation in Europe at CEIPI, University of Strasbourg, Judge at the Court of Appel at the Unified Patent Court (UPC)

Franck Macrez

Co-Director of the Diploma in Patent Litigation in Europe
Associate Professor at CEIPI, Director of the Research Department of the CEIPI

Fields

Intellectual property
Industrial property
UPC