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30 JUN 2026 From the Forum

Towards Better Mutual Understanding in Global Patent Disputes

The panel “Towards Better Mutual Understanding in Global Patent Disputes” addressed one of the most sensitive questions in international patent litigation: what can courts do when proceedings in different countries begin to block, restrain or undermine each other?

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30 JUN 2026 From the Forum

UPC and EPO Case Law: Convergence, Divergence and Practical Consequences

The panel “UPC and EPO Case Law: Convergence, Divergence and Practical Consequences” examined the evolving relationship between EPO opposition and appeal proceedings and UPC revocation actions.

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30 JUN 2026 From the Forum

RPX Session: Litigation Finance and NPEs — A European Reckoning

The RPX session “NPEs and Litigation Finance are Coming to Europe. Are you prepared?” asked a direct question. The answer, broadly, was: not yet.

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30 JUN 2026 From the Forum

Long-Arm Jurisdiction after BSH v. Electrolux: Munich’s Overreach?

At the 14th IP and Competition Forum, the panel “Long-Arm Jurisdiction in Patent Disputes after BSH v. Electrolux” examined whether cross-border patent jurisdiction is becoming a tool of efficiency — or a source of new litigation pressure.

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30 JUN 2026 From the Forum

Competition Perspectives: LNGs, Standardisation and Patent Licensing

The panel “Competition Perspectives: LNGs, Standardisation and Patent Licensing” examined the European Commission’s new guidance on Licensing Negotiation Groups, or LNGs, in the 2026 Technology Transfer Guidelines.

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30 JUN 2026 From the Forum

FRAND, SEPs and the Economics of Litigation & Rate Setting

At the 14th IP and Competition Forum, the panel “FRAND, SEPs and the Economics of Litigation & Rate Setting” examined one of the most difficult questions in standard essential patent disputes: how should courts determine value when legal systems, valuation methods, timing and litigation strategies…

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29 JUN 2026 From the Forum

Injunctions at the Centre of Gravity in Global Patent Strategy

Injunctions are both, a political football and a legal remedy. Opinions diverge between top players in the SEP field on their role. While for Qualcomm injunctions need to be 'brought home to the US', Amazon's top litigator cautions that 'we must preserve the public interest, when even considering an injunction.'

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01 MAY 2026 Pressemitteilung

Presseinformation — Das globale Patentschach kommt nach München

English Deutsch Zur sofortigen Veröffentlichung Das globale Patentschach kommt nach München Das 14. IP & Competition Forum von OxFora beleuchtet standardessenzielle Patente, einstweilige Verfügungen,…

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01 MAY 2026 Press release

Press Release — The Global Patent Chess Game Comes to Munich

English Deutsch For Immediate Release The Global Patent Chess Game Comes to Munich OxFora’s 14th IP & Competition Forum to examine SEPs, injunctions, long-arm…

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