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2025 Berkeley-GW UPC Institute
Panel 6: UPC Strategies: From Venue Selection to Injunctions
Nov 20, 2025 | 8:50 A.M. ET | UC Washington Center
Program Information | Agenda | Speaker Bios & Contact Info
After the previous session, you are an expert (almost) on UPC and European patent litigation. Now learn about the most effective litigation strategies. Which venue should you choose? How should I pursue an injunction? What do I need to know about monetary damages? And how do I get the discovery to prove my case?
Moderator
Jeff Kushan (Sidley Austin)
Speakers
Ari Laakkonen (Powell Gilbert)
Marc Lauzeral (Schertenleib Avocats)
Alexander Harguth (Bonabry)
A Strategic Deep Dive into the UPC and Its Global Impact
As Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) gains more interest and cases, US corporations, innovators and their counsel face urgent questions: What does this seismic shift in patent enforcement mean for global IP strategy? And how should US companies engage, compete, and strategize given this new landscape?
This daylong, high-impact institute offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from UPC judges, former USPTO and Federal Circuit leadership, seasoned litigators, global in-house counsel, and UPC experts.