UPC Judges' Panel: Three Years In, A Review from the Bench

18 Jan 2027
UPC Keynotes
Join us for candid insights from judges across the UPC's most active divisions. They will address topics like: how central and local divisions are approaching claim construction, inventive step and front-loading after the CoA's coordinated November 2025 decisions; how parallel EPO oppositions, national court actions and arbitrations are influencing how judges manage their dockets; reflecting on recent developments in UPC case law. This session provides a golden opportunity to hear directly from the bench and gain clarity on the procedural and substantive issues that have made the biggest difference in their courtrooms.
Speakers
Emmanuel Gougé
Emmanuel Gougé, Honourable Judge - UPC Court of Appeal
Kai Härmand
Kai Härmand, Honourable Judge - UPC Court of First Instance