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Navigating Whether to Oppose, Litigate or Settle in Modern Patent Disputes
This session unites in-house leaders and private practice experts to discuss the strategic factors shaping modern patent dispute resolution in Europe and internationally. From early-stage decisions around whether to oppose a patent through to litigation tactics, forum selection and settlement strategy, panellists in this session will explore how companies can fine-tune their approach within an increasingly complex patent enforcement landscape.
- Discuss key considerations that shape whether companies oppose, litigate or settle patent disputes, including product pipeline maturity, commercial objectives and evidential readiness.
- Assess how timing, cost, procedural considerations and the nature of single versus multi-patent disputes influence decision-making around pursuing opposition proceedings versus litigation.
- Examine how companies are distinguishing between global forums and deciding where to litigate first.
- Review the risks and strategic advantages associated with pursuing settlement in patent disputes, and discuss how the speed of the UPC is influencing global settlement dynamics.
- Learn how parallel proceedings can be structured across the UPC, EPO and national courts across jurisdictions to strengthen negotiation positions and support commercially favourable outcomes.
