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🏔️ Heading to the Rocky Mountain IP Institute next week? Don't miss Powell Gilbert Partner Bryce Matthewson who will be speaking at the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute next week (May 28–29). Bryce is sharing the stage with Mindy Sooter and Randy Wu for a must-attend session: "Patents and Patent Litigation, UPC Update: One Year Later." It’s hard to believe it’s already been three years since the Unified Patent Court launched. The panel will be diving deep into the real-world impact of the court, sharing insights on: ⚖️ Key decisions shaping the UPC so far 🌍 Strategic considerations for global patent enforcement 💡 Lessons learned from early UPC practice 🔄 Opt-out considerations and multi-jurisdictional litigation trends 🗺️ Practical guidance on navigating UPC procedures and forum selection If you're attending, make sure to catch Bryce, Mindy, and Randy's session to get the ultimate playbook on navigating the UPC landscape. 🔗 Full conference details and registration here: https://lnkd.in/g428m_jD #IP #UPC #PatentLitigation #IntellectualProperty

LIDW 2026 - Can arbitration transform international IP disputes for Life Sciences companies?   Powell Gilbert are looking forward to co-hosting a panel with Three Crowns LLP Crowns as part of London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026. Powell Gilbert Partner Tom Oliver will be speaking on the growing use of arbitration in IP disputes.   📅 Thursday 4 June 2026 🕘 09:00 – 10:30   This session will explore the role arbitration can play in resolving complex, cross-border intellectual property disputes within the life sciences industry.   Tom will be joined by an exceptional panel: Richard Trinick – Three Crowns LLP (Partner) Shohta Ueno, PhD. Ueno – Regeneron (Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel & Head of International IP Litigation) Dr Natalia Perova, FCIArb Perova – Lamb Chambers (Head of International)   This will be a free event taking place in person at Three Crowns LLP, The JJ Mack Building, 33 Charterhouse St, London, EC1M 6HA   Register and find out more: https://lnkd.in/ec_aCCYy   #LIDW2026 #Arbitration #IPLaw #LifeSciences #DisputeResolution #LondonEvents #LegalInnovation #PowellGilbert

📢 Powell Gilbert are delighted to be participating in this year’s #SummerofIP program run by Careers In Ideas. More about the program and #IPInclusive’s work can be found on their website here https://lnkd.in/eTiaYNPp. We will be hosting the following events in person at our offices in London and also an option to attend remotely: 🌟 Life as an IP solicitor / barrister Panel Discussion – 📅 Wednesday 8 July 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm 🌟 Introduction to the different forms of IP Presentation – 📅 Wednesday 22 July 2026, 6:30pm – 8:30pm For more details, head over to our website https://lnkd.in/enN8tqwq and to sign up use the QR code below. We look forward to seeing you there! #IPInclusive #SummerofIP #IP #CareersinIdeas

🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 Powell Gilbert partner, Penny Gilbert, will Co-Chair C5’s Annual Forum on Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation in Europe, taking place from May 19-20 in Amsterdam. Penny will also be joining sessions on: → The Doctrine of Equivalents: How to balance the UPC's first approach with differing UK and German judicial decisions. → Fireside Chat with UPC Court of Appeal judge Emmanuel Gougé Details of the conference can be found here, including the agenda: https://lnkd.in/drXeB-V #IP #UPC #Pharma #Biotech #C5Conferences

🎉 Congratulations to PG Partner Zoe Butler! PG are delighted to celebrate Zoe Butler, who has been Highly Commended for her outstanding Cross-Border Patent Counsel work at the Life Sciences IP Review (LSPN) Awards 2026. This recognition highlights Zoe’s exceptional expertise and continued impact within the global life sciences IP community—well deserved! 👏 🔗 View the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/dcE3RZF4 #LifeSciences #IntellectualProperty #LSPN #LegalExcellence #CrossBorder #Patents

🔔 UCL’s Patents & Standards Conference 2026 We’re pleased to share that PG's Pete Damerell, Ari Laakkonen, Rajvinder Singh Jagdev, Richard Fawcett and Hannes Obex will be at the UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law’s 8th Patents & Standards Conference in London on 14–15 May 2026. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and making new connections over the two days—do get in touch if you’ll be attending. #Patents #IPLaw #Innovation #Standards #LegalEvents #UCL #Networking

From London & Düsseldorf to Mountain View: Bridging the Gap in Global IP Strategy. 🌍✈️ This week, Powell Gilbert partners Siddharth Kusumakar, Bryce Matthewson, and Dr. Andreas Kramer are heading to the Computer History Museum for the IP Counsel Café Annual Silicon Valley Meeting. With the conference theme "Value Under Pressure," there is no better time to discuss how the #UPC is reshaping the European litigation landscape. As AI advances and budgets tighten, having a streamlined European strategy isn't just an advantage, it’s a necessity. Attending #IPCounselCafe? We’d love to connect and share insights on: ✅ Navigating the first years of the UPC ✅ Maximizing IP value in a high-scrutiny environment ✅ Cross-border litigation strategy Drop a comment or DM them to grab a coffee in California! ☕️ #IPCounselCafe #IPStrategy #UPC #PatentLitigation #SiliconValley 

📢 Applications are now open! 🌟 Powell Gilbert will be offering two separate weeks of work experience this summer at our London Offices. One week will be tailored for law students, and the other for those interested in legal carers with a non-legal academic background. 📚 Applications will close on 25 May 📅. Check out our work experience page for more information here: https://lnkd.in/gPRMaCX9 and the QR code below for the Application Form. 📝

📢 #INTA comes to London! ✨Powell Gilbert partners, Alex Wilson, Zoe Butler, and Simon Ayrton will be representing PG at the INTA 2026 Annual Meeting from 2nd to 6th May! 🌍    The team will be on the ground in London from Saturday through to Wednesday, and would be delighted to connect! The annual meeting is a fantastic opportunity to connect with leading IP practitioners and policymakers from around the world, to explore the latest trends in intellectual property and dive into hot topics that shape our industry.  Check out the full details here: https://lnkd.in/eRn5Fbjk. If you’re attending and would like to arrange a meeting with the PG team, please don't hesitate to get in touch! 👋  #INTA2026 #IPLaw 

✨ The 2026 Women in Business Law Awards EMEA shortlist is now live! We’re delighted to share that our fantastic Powell Gilbert Partners, Zoe Butler and Bethan Hopewell, have been shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year – Individual Awards: #Patent. 🏆 Winners will be announced on Thursday, 25 June, at a live gala ceremony at The Biltmore Mayfair, London - a celebration of the outstanding women shaping the legal profession. 👏 Congratulations to Zoe, Bethan, and all those shortlisted. 👉 View the full shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/eBdSEwjb #WomenInBusinessLaw #EMEAAwards #WomenInLaw #PatentLaw #LegalExcellence --