University Diploma "Patent Litigation in Europe" 2021-2022 - 19th edition (hybrid training)
COVID-19: Given the still uncertain context regarding the evolution of the health situation and the possible travel bans that could result, next year of the University Diploma "Patent Litigation in Europe" 2021-2022 - 19th edition will still take place in hybrid mode. It means that the participants will be able to follow all the courses remotely, however some modules will take place on site in Strasbourg, as much as the situation will allow us to, and thus to stimulate the networking amongst all attendees.
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The University Diploma "Patent Litigation in Europe", organised by CEIPI, is a professional training programme for patent professionals wishing to deepen and update their knowledge in comparative and regional patent law and patent litigation.
With a distinctly international and European profile (in speakers and participants), the CEIPI diploma offers an immersion in the systemic aspects and the most recent practices in patent litigation.
The University Diploma Patent Litigation in Europe has been co-founded by the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi).
Participants can be:
- Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPO) with experience before the EPO Boards of Appeal and/or national patent litigation courts (as representatives of parties, experts or private or court-appointed judges).
- attorneys-at-law or academics with proven knowledge and experience in patent law.
- Participants who do not fulfil these conditions may be accepted on the basis of a proven track record of expertise in the field of patent drafting and/or litigation.
Language of instruction: English
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Prerequisites
A good knowledge of the European Patent Convention and related issues by the participants is a prerequisite.
Application and admission
The programme has been adapted to meet the requirements of the draft curriculum of the European Patent Litigator’s Certificate. It will therefore be of particular interest to patent attorneys wishing to become European patent litigators.
The assessment for the diploma will take the form of an oral presentation of a case study before a jury as well as a written multiple-choice examination. Candidates scoring an average grade of 10/20 or above will be admitted.
Examination success rate:
Session 2017-2018 = 100%
Session 2018-2019 = 100%
Session 2019-2020 = 100%
Session 2020-2021 = 100%.
Educational objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide training in the event of litigation relating to European patents. In this context, the participants will be able to acquire in-depth knowledge:
- patent litigation procedures in Europe
- of the forthcoming centralised procedure before the Unified Patent Court (JUB)
- related rules of procedure (RoP)
- and pleading before the Unified Patent Jurisdiction
Patent litigation relating to infringement and validity is at the core of the diploma, but the programme goes beyond that and covers other relevant topics. These include competition law, alternative dispute resolution and private international law. Other related intellectual property titles, including supplementary protection certificates, are also given special treatment. The objective is to present both traditional topics relevant to patent litigation, such as remedies and damages, as well as contextual aspects affecting patent litigation. This training is limited to patents and does not cover other areas of intellectual property.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the training, participants will be able to :
- advise their clients on the enforcement and defence of European patents
- represent the parties before the UPC when the it comes into force (if they have previously obtained the EQE and are authorised representatives).
Programme
The content of the CEIPI course corresponds to the draft curriculum of the European Patent Litigation Certificate (Rules on the European Patent Litigation Certificate and other Appropriate Qualifications pursuant to Article 48(2) of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court). The course covers all fundamental European laws and conventions relevant to patent litigation. A diploma from the University of Strasbourg is awarded to participants who have passed both the final examinations (Diplôme d'études supérieures sur le Contentieux des brevets en Europe).
- Module 1 - 15-16 October 2021: European Law, private international law and patents (I)
- Module 2 - 19-20 November 2021: European Law, private international law and patents (II)
- Module 3 - 10-11 December 2021: Patent litigation and competition, SPCs and global patent litigation strategies
- Module 4 - 14-15 January 2022: European patent enforcement (I): Evidence and preservation of evidence
- Module 5 - 25-26 February 2022: European patent enforcement (II): injunctions and damages
- 12 March 2022 - Written exam (online)
- Module 6 - 18-19 March 2022: The Unified Patent Court: functioning and litigation (I)
- Module 7 - 22-23 April 2022: The Unified Patent Court: functioning and litigation (II)
- Module 8 - 20-21 May 2022: The Unified Patent Court: functioning and litigation (III)
- Module 9 - 17-18 June 2022: Mock trial - Oral exam (on site)
Speakers: The courses are delivered by experts from different Member States and are entirely in English. The speakers are judges, practitioners and academics.
Teaching methods
Presentations, seminars, round tables, practical cases, group work, preparation of a mock trial.
Course material
Teaching and reading material is made available on the internal online platform of the training.
Type of training and certification
Students following this training and succeeding in the exams shall obtain the "University Diploma of Higher Studies in Patent Litigation in Europe".
After each module, participants have access to online surveys allowing them to evaluate the speaker, the course content as well as the relevance of the teaching materials and tools used.
Assessment
There is one exam session per academic year consisting of an oral exam and a written exam.
Oral Exam - Students work on a case study for them to defend it before a jury composed of teachers and speakers. This defence shall include an oral presentation by the candidate and/or the working group in which they have actively participated, followed where necessary by a discussion.
A grade out of 20 will be given for both the case study and its defence. Candidates with a score of 10/20 or higher will be admitted.
Written Exam – A written exam in the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire is submitted to the students.
A grade out of 20 will be given for the written exam. Candidates with a score of 10/20 or higher will be admitted.
Registration fees
3.850€ (no VAT applicable)
Duration
The training consists of nine modules of two days each. It takes place from October to June, one Friday and Saturday per month.
Timetable
Fridays 9am to 6pm CET and Saturdays 8:30am to 4:30pm CET (indicative)
Location
- Module 1 - 15-16 October 2021: Hybrid : on site in Strasbourg as well as remotely
- Module 2 - 19-20 November 2021: Remotely
- Module 3 - 10-11 December 2021: Hybrid : on site in Strasbourg as well as remotely
- Module 4 - 14-15 January 2022: Remotely
- Module 5 - 25-26 February 2022: Remotely
- Written exam - 12 March 2022: Remotely
- Module 6 - 18-19 March 2022: Hybrid : on site in Strasbourg as well as remotely
- Module 7 - 22-23 April 2022: Hybrid : on site in Strasbourg as well as remotely
- Module 8 - 20-21 May 2022: Hybrid : on site in Strasbourg as well as remotely
- Module 9 - 17-18 June 2022: On site in Strasbourg
Heads of studies
Emmanuel Gougé
Director of the Diploma in Patent Litigation in Europe
Member of the Paris Bar and Solicitor of England and Wales
Partner at Pinsent Masons
Franck Macrez
Co-Director of the Diploma in Patent Litigation in Europe
Associate Professor at CEIPI, Director of the Research Department of the CEIPI
Information and registration
Registration for the 2021-22 edition of the diploma is now closed!
The registration documents:
- the application form with all required documents
- one of the three following forms, depending on your situation:
* the agreement if you work outside of France
* the "convention de formation professionnelle" if you work in France and your company pays for your training
* the "contrat de formation professionnelle" if you work in France and you pay for your training yourself
Don't forget to name all your documents with your name first (example: Smith-Application form; Smith_CV etc.)
Find all the information regarding the diploma by clicking on this link.
For any other administrative or academic information, please send an email to: diploma_litigation_adm@ceipi.edu
Fields
Intellectual property
Industrial property
UPC