The Intersections of Changing Regulatory Landscapes, Competition Law and IP Litigation

19 Jan 2027
Tech & Innovation Patent Litigation Europe

Questions surrounding patent density, divisional filings, FRAND rate-setting, aggregate royalty burdens, and injunctive relief continue to sit at the centre of global policy debate across the tech and innovation ecosystem. Focusing on global legislative reform and its interplay with competition law and patent policy, this session explores how industry policymakers are responding to perceived challenges in the technology patent landscape and the implications for licensing and litigation planning.

- Examine how the withdrawal of the EU SEP Regulation in 2025 has left the UPC and national courts to set the direction on FRAND. 

- Explore where competition law meets injunctions, including how courts judge whether each side has negotiated in good faith. 

- Discuss how the debate over royalty levels and licensing transparency is shaping company strategy. 

Speakers
Ief Daems
Ief Daems, Associate General Counsel, Legal Director Competition Law EMEA - Cisco
Le Chen
Le Chen, Senior Director, Head of IP Policy - Xiaomi Technology