Lord Justice Birss will open the Summit with a keynote session addressing the tension between legal certainty and rapid change in patent law. Drawing on recent patent litigation cases, he will outline how courts are approaching complex exclusivity disputes and what this means for counsel navigating the current IP climate.
This breakfast session reviews how courts worldwide are approaching patent injunctions post-UPC launch. Hear perspectives on jurisdictional divergences, evolving standards for proportionality, and the practical risks for cross-border enforcement. Gain clear takeaways on how to manage litigation strategy where remedies remain uncertain and fragmented.
Mike Eckrote is Senior Vice President of Strategic Solutions & Technology at Advarra, where he leads efforts to advance innovative approaches to clinical research and development. He brings more than a decade of experience in real-world data, technology solutions, and clinical trial optimization, with leadership roles spanning HealthVerity, Medable, and Medidata Solutions. Throughout his career, Mike has specialized in applying AI/ML, real-world evidence, and data-driven strategies to improve trial design, site selection, and patient outcomes.
