ROSEWOOD, MUNICH

SEPT 21 - 22, 2026

Munich IP Forum 2026

Celebrating a decade of bringing together senior figures from the global intellectual property and legal community, the Munich IP Forum returns for two days of focused discussion, insight sharing, and networking in the heart of Munich.

When: 21 & 22 September 2026

Where: Rosewood Munich, Munich, Germany

Registration: Now Open

Hear from UPC judges, leading practitioners, in-house counsel, and industry experts as they discuss the legal, commercial, and strategic developments shaping IP today.

❋ Expert Panels

Explore the developments influencing intellectual property strategy, from UPC jurisprudence and dispute resolution to the wider legal and commercial issues facing innovators, rights holders, and practitioners.

❋ Timely Issues & Developments

Connect with senior decision-makers, legal experts, and industry leaders from around the world. The Forum is designed to encourage meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and professional connections beyond the panel sessions.

❋ Networking

Bringing together professionals from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, electronics, telecommunications, and other innovation-led sectors, the Forum offers a valuable opportunity to share perspectives across industries and areas of expertise.

❋ Cross-Sector Perspectives

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Your Co Hosts

Day One

September 21, 2026


18:00 – Drinks Reception

19:00 – The UPC in Practice: Strategy & Division Selection

20:00 – Drinks Reception

Day Two

September 22, 2026


08:15 – Breakfast Reception & Registration

08:45 – Opening Remarks with Co-Hosts Adamsons & Unified Patents

09:00 – Stress-Testing the UPC Rules of Procedure: A View from the Bench and the Business

10:00 – Alternative dispute resolution in the UPC-an integrated system for resolving FRAND and Biopharma disputes

11:00 – Networking Break

11:30 – Long-arm jurisdiction: has BSH v. Electrolux levelled the playing field between the UPC and national courts?

12:30 – Networking Lunch - Bar Montez at Rosewood Munich

13:30 – Keynote - Announcement Coming Soon

14:00 – From One Court to Many: The Future of FRAND Rate Determination

  • “Very insightful discussions from a range of perspectives- judicial, in house and private practice. The conclusion I drew is that we still have a healthy ability to disagree agreeably, made easier when we reached the Wiesen.”

    — 2025 Panelist

  • “It was a truly enriching experience — both insightful and engaging. The organization was excellent, and the venue was equally impressive.”

    — 2025 Attendee

  • “Thank you so much for the perfect organization and preparation and conduct of the Munich IP Forum, I very much enjoyed this event and of course the networking!”

    — 2025 Panelist

We look forward to welcoming you in Munich.