Recent IP Developments Across Europe, China & Australia
Agenda
- New Standard Directions for Australian Federal Court Patent Proceedings
- Whole of contents novelty challenges
- Snapshot of current AU cases
- Discussion of practical enforcement pathways, administrative remedies, and the integration of IP courts into global strategy.
- A review of early UPC case law and procedural learnings from multi jurisdictional life sciences disputes.
- Insight into evolving UK standards for urgency, proportionality, and balance of convenience.
Our Speakers
JANE OWEN
Partner, Sydney
Jane heads Bird & Bird’s IP Group in Sydney and brings over 25 years of experience in complex patent, trademark, and design litigation.
Her practice spans life sciences, higher education, and technology sectors. She frequently lectures on IP issues and advises clients on IP strategy, commercialisation, and enforcement.
ALISON WONG
Partner, Hong Kong – Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare, Asia
Alison has 24 years’ experience advising pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients on regulatory, licensing, and R&D agreements.
Recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, IAM Patent, and WTR 1000, she is a frequent international speaker and active member of APAA, INTA, and HKTMP.
TJIBBE DOCUMA
Partner, Amsterdam
Tjibbe focuses on high-end, multi-jurisdictional patent disputes, particularly before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and EPO.
He has represented clients such as Dexcom, GSK, and KPN in landmark UPC cases, including the first ex parte preliminary injunction in Milan.
Recognized by Chambers Europe and Legal 500, he received the Client Choice Award for IP–Patents in the Netherlands (2020, 2022).
MARK HILTON
Partner, London
Mark is Co-Head of Bird & Bird’s International Life Sciences & Healthcare Group and specializes in patent litigation in pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, biotechnology, chemicals, and medical devices.
With over 25 years of experience, he has led complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and helped develop Bird & Bird’s online litigation management tool.
He is an associate of CIPA and a member of the Law Society of Ireland.