Patent infringement and infringement proceedings

Combining self-study with online live sessions, this course provides judges with a comprehensive overview and understanding of issues arising in patent infringement cases and proceedings.

After reviewing 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, measures available for the enforcement of patents and the jurisdictional framework in Europe. The final session takes the form of mock proceedings dealing with a case that brings together everything learned in the course.

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

This activity is planned in Q4. Exact dates and details to be announced.