LES-SVC May Chapter Meeting: "What Silicon Valley needs to know about the UPC in 2025"

What Silicon Valley needs to know about the UPC in 2025
co-hosted by the LES Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC) and 
the High Tech Sector (HTS)

Thursday, May 22, 2025

In-person includes breakfast & lunch: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (PDT)  or

Online via Zoom at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT)

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Moderator: Sam Wiley, Board Member of LES-SVC and LES-USA-CA and Managing Director, Ocean Tomo (SF) 

Panel:

• Tilman Mueller-Stoy, Partner, Bardehle (Munich)
  
• Marie-Ange Pozzo di Borgo, Attorney, Gide (Paris)
  
• Chris DeMauney, Partner, Bird & Bird (SF)
• Al Araiza, Partner, Perkins Coie (SV)

Location: Hybrid event with Zoom Webinar plus on-site classroom at Perkins Coie Silicon Valley Office located at 3150 Porter Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1212 (50 seat capacity on-site)

Join us over breakfast & lunch at LES-SVC's May Chapter Meeting for an insightful panel discussion moderated by Sam WIley, Board Member of LES-SVC and Managing Director at Ocean Tomo, and hosted by Perkins Coie in Palo Alto (or online via Zoom).

Get exclusive insights from leading international patent litigators from Bardehle Pagenberg, Bird & Bird, Gide, and Perkins Coie.

This discussion promises invaluable guidance for in-house counsel, IP strategists, and technology leaders aiming to stay ahead in the evolving global patent landscape. The panelists will address:

• An overview of the UPC and its role in reshaping global patent litigation.
• Key strategic insights for U.S. companies navigating patent enforcement and defense under the UPC system.
• Practical tips and best practices for minimizing risk and maximizing opportunities under the UPC.
• Comparative perspectives highlighting differences between the UPC and U.S. patent litigation frameworks.

 Make connections to help discover and drive deals.

  Engage 50+ registered participants —innovators, investors, IP management experts from startups and established SV organizations, and many more.

Location: Perkins Coie, 3150 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304 and online via Zoom

Time: May 22nd | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (PDT) includes breakfast & lunch In-person or Online via Zoom at 10:30 am – 11:30 am (PDT)

Cost: Free!

CLE: This program includes 1 CLE credit for professionals registered in AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, NY, OR, TX, VA, WA, and WI for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. On-site attendees will sign in at the registration desk. Online attendees must complete the CLE Form for "What Silicon Valley Needs to Know About the Unified Patent Court (UPC)" within three (3) business days after the program date.

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