Agenda

The IP agenda for GCs – risk, reward and reputation

• The boardroom view of IP: from legal risk to commercial asset
• What GCs need to prioritise now – and who manages the IP remit
• Cross-border headaches – conflicting rules and enforcement gaps

 Generative AI & IP: where do we stand now?

• Who owns what in AI systems?
• Data, models, and output: legal grey areas, AI training and copyright risks
• The regulatory juggling act: the EU AI Act and divergence between the US and the UK

Digital replication, counterfeits and deepfakes – the new frontier

• Online infringement, deepfakes, counterfeits and the rise of enforcement tech
• Takedowns, tech partnerships, and rapid enforcement tools
• Getting the balance right: cost vs enforcement reach

IP litigation – trends, key cases and how to ward off disputes

• Major trends in patent and copyright litigation
• Practical steps for de-risking disputes early
• Standard essential patent (SEP) licensing disputes

IP in transactions – protecting and unlocking value

• IP due diligence and red flags for acquirers
• Cross-border licensing and royalty compliance risks
• IP valuation in the age of intangible assets and AI

The patents perspective – key trends and The Unified Patent Court

• Reflecting on the impact of the Unified Patent Court, two years on
• Decisions shaping jurisdiction, infringement, and validity
• Ongoing questions on cross-border jurisdiction and upcoming court guidance

Horizon scanning IP regulation and policy – what’s coming down the track?

• Upcoming regulatory shifts: EU, UK, US, China
• Preparing for global compliance and standards
• The role of GCs in shaping public policy on IP and innovation