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