
Adrian Howes
Head of IP and Standards- IP Policy
Nokia






Lord Justice Birss will open the Summit with a keynote session addressing the tension between legal certainty and rapid change in patent law. Drawing on recent patent litigation cases, he will outline how courts are approaching complex exclusivity disputes and what this means for counsel navigating the current IP climate.

This breakfast session reviews how courts worldwide are approaching patent injunctions post-UPC launch. Hear perspectives on jurisdictional divergences, evolving standards for proportionality, and the practical risks for cross-border enforcement. Gain clear takeaways on how to manage litigation strategy where remedies remain uncertain and fragmented.