Patent infringement and infringement proceedings

This course provides judges with a comprehensive overview and understanding of issues arising in patent infringement cases and proceedings.

After a review of the fundamentals, the course focuses on specific topics such as the construction of patent specifications, the concepts of equivalence and file wrapper, types of infringement and defences, particularities related to second medical use, standard-essential patents (SEPs), supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), measures available for the enforcement of patents, the jurisdictional framework in Europe and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (ADR). 

The self-study material is accessible via an online course room allowing for flexibility and time management. The self-study material is complemented by weekly interactive and hands-on group sessions where participants can meet their colleagues from around Europe and discuss specific topics.

This training activity is planned in Q3. Exact dates to be announced.