Agenda
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

5:30PM - 6:30PM
Cocktail Reception
6:30PM - 7:00PM
A Conversation with Portfolio Owners, their Advisors, and their Funders

Answers to all the questions you have and never dared to ask!

7:00PM - 9:00PM
Seated Dinner

Thursday, May 8, 2025

8:15AM - 9:00AM
Registration and Breakfast
9:00AM - 9:15AM
Welcome
9:15AM - 10:00AM
Fireside Chat with Kathi Vidal
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Patent Litigation and Marketplace Update (US)
This session will focus broadly on recent litigation trends in the US, and especially on trends related to the end of cases. We will examine the data not just on damages awards, but also on the surrounding stages of summary judgment, jury verdicts, late settlements, and appeals. Beyond that, we will provide an update on the Western and Eastern Districts in Texas, as well as recent policy changes.
10:45AM - 11:00AM
Break
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Perspectives on the Changing Landscape of Patent Damages

With the EcoFactor decision approaching, this panel of experts will delve into the arguments behind the case, and the implications of a decision going forward. Beyond that, the panel will explore some broader concerns around licensing and damages could be affected by the current rapidly changing economic and political landscape.

12:00PM - 1:30PM
Networking Lunch
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Navigating the SEP and FRAND Licensing Landscape: A View from Both Sides

Given the complex web of overlapping EU jurisdictions and recent FRAND determination battles, this panel will explore the evolving SEP licensing landscape under the UPC and the sharp divide across different EU forums. Hear from experts’ own unique perspectives, as they explain the nuts and bolts of the EU system, provide insight into FRAND setting and proportionality considerations, and offer guidance on navigating the uncertainties caused by this conflicting jurisprudence.

2:30PM - 3:15PM
Patent Litigation and Marketplace Update (International)

Amid evolving global dynamics, businesses worldwide are increasingly reassessing their operations and investments. Trade dynamics, economic policy, and alliances are rapidly changing. We will first examine these changes and then dive into how they are affecting global patent risk by investigating the latest developments in China and Europe. Additionally, we will discuss emerging countries that are playing a crucial role in the world market.

3:15PM - 3:30PM
Break
3:30PM - 4:30PM
A Fresh View on Patent Pools, Including Exploring Their Roles in the Fragmented Video Codec Space

Patent pools have long played a role in SEP licensing, aimed at promoting efficiency and FRAND transparency. Our panel of industry experts will explore the complexity of pricing, regulation, and fragmentation in the rapidly evolving video codec landscape.

4:30PM - 4:35PM
Closing Remarks
4:35PM - 7:00PM
Closing Cocktail Reception with Buffet Stations