Vinge is pleased to invite you to an afternoon seminar on recent developments in intellectual property law in the United States and Europe.
17 november 2026
16:00-18:00
Our keynote speaker is Timothy May, Partner at Finnegan in Washington, DC, who advises European companies on a wide range of US IP matters. Drawing on his extensive transatlantic experience, Timothy will discuss some of the most significant developments in the United States over the past two years – from shifting USPTO practices to key case law trends affecting prosecution and enforcement strategies.
The seminar will also cover recent developments in patent, copyright and trademark law in Europe.
Programme
US IP developments – what European companies need to know
Timothy May, Partner, Finnegan
A practical overview of recent developments in US IP law, including changes in USPTO practice and important case law trends. Tim will highlight what is changing, what may come next and what European companies should consider when protecting and enforcing IP rights in the United States.
Inventive step assessment at the UPC – current developments and case law overview
Åsa Hellstadius, Lawyer and IP Expert, Vinge
A discussion of how the Unified Patent Court is approaching inventive step and an overview of recent case law and emerging trends.
Thresholds in copyright and trademark law
Richard Wessman, Partner, Vinge
How should originality be assessed following the Mio case, and where is the threshold for distinctiveness heading? Richard will discuss recent case law and evolving standards in copyright and trademark law.
The seminar will be followed by drinks and networking.
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