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CIPA Life Sciences Conference 2026

19Nov

The 2026 CIPA Life Sciences Conference is now open for bookings.

The CIPA Life Sciences Conference will take place on 19 – 20 November at The Grand Hotel in Brighton.

Due to the popularity of this event, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment!

Join us for the prestigious CIPA Life Sciences Conference, the definitive annual gathering for intellectual property professionals in the pharmaceutical, medical technology, and biotechnology sectors. This exclusive event delivers unparalleled strategic insights from leading experts on cutting-edge developments in patent law, regulatory frameworks, and intellectual property protection across the global life sciences landscape, and is exceptional value for money.

Distinguished speakers will share forward-thinking perspectives and practical strategies that address the complex challenges facing today’s IP professionals. Gain competitive intelligence and actionable knowledge that will position you at the forefront of industry innovation.

Beyond exceptional educational content, the CIPA Life Sciences Conference creates a welcoming environment where in-house counsel and private practice specialists can forge valuable connections, exchange expertise, and cultivate life-long professional relationships.

Secure your place today amongst those shaping the future of life sciences intellectual property in the UK.

Presentation topics include:

  • The journey through litigation, including pre-litigation, multi-jurisdictional disputes, and exit strategies
  • UK, US and EP practice & case law updates
  • Soft skills session – The Art of Persuasion

Approximate Timings

Thursday 19th November

Seminar 9:00am – 5:30pm

Drinks and Dinner 6:15pm onwards

Friday 20th November

Seminar 9:30am – 1:00pm
Followed by lunch

For more information, please email the Conference organisers at [email protected].

Audience

All

Sponsors

Headline sponsor - EC Innovations

EC Innovations is a global specialist language partner for intellectual property, with nearly 30 years’ expertise in patent translation, foreign filing and IP litigation support.

With 14 offices worldwide, 650+ full-time employees and support across 250+ language pairs, we help IP law firms and corporate IP teams manage complex, multi-jurisdictional portfolios with confidence. Our work is underpinned by eight ISO certifications, a dedicated point of contact for every client, and a strong operational benchmark: no client has ever been denied patent protection as a result of a translation error attributable to EC Innovations. Each year, we support more than 25,000 patent applications globally.

Exhibitor - Patworld

Founded by brothers Dean Parry MSc (former UKIPO Examiner and scientific researcher) and Tim Parry MBA (business and marketing specialist), PatWorld has been providing high-quality patent research services since 2005. The team supports IP professionals, technology companies, and universities worldwide with reliable and insightful patent searching.

Whether you need novelty, freedom-to-operate, invalidity, or landscape searches, our experts are here to support you with reliable, insightful results.

Contact us with your search request
Visit our website

PatWorld Training – Introduction to Patent Searching (Now Live)

PatWorld has over 20 years’ experience in training professional researchers, and our Introduction to Patent Searching course is now live.

The course has been updated to use Espacenet, a free and accessible worldwide patent database, while focusing on the underlying theory and methodology of effective patent searching—skills that are transferable across different databases.

This flexible 7-hour online course (with CPD points available) is designed for busy professionals looking to build confidence in patent searching and strengthen their practical skills.

CIPA members receive free access.
To request your access code, please email [email protected].

Further details on the course can be found here:
👉 https://patworld-elearning.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-patent-searching-v2

Exhibitor - Questel

Questel is a global provider of end-to-end, tech-enabled, and integrated professional solutions for managing all types of intellectual assets. From our comprehensive IP management software to our industry-leading IP search platforms and our cutting-edge AI assistant Qthena, our seamlessly connected IP ecosystem is supercharged with AI to boost efficiency, productivity, and strategic oversight for clients.

Our extensive databases and dedicated IP support services, including search, watch, international filing, translation, renewals, recordals, and online brand protection, simplify IP management for clients and save them money. Combined with our cost management platform, our clients report an average saving of 30% across their prosecution budgets when switching to Questel.

Trusted by 20,000 clients and 1.5 million users worldwide, Questel stands out for its fully integrated, AI-enhanced IP solutions, unmatched global network, and ISO-certified quality. Beyond IP, Questel is a leader in innovation management (ideas, partnerships, technologies) and language solutions (life science, legal translation, corporate localization).

Exhibitor - ABC Translations

Patent documents protect the work of individuals, articulate clarity and dispel ambiguity – all factors that must remain as part of a translation. Our specialists, who include former patent agents, cover the full spectrum of patent documents and processes, including PCT National Filings, Unitary Patent applications, EP Validations and Intellectual Property Litigation. They have detailed industry insight into the multitude of subjects and sectors that patent law can cover, from aerospace to healthcare. We never forget that poor translation can weaken protection and affect important deadlines.

At ABC Translations we provide meticulous accuracy, using the correct patent terminology, for a wide range of patent customers, from sole trader patent attorneys to Formalities departments of large firms and IP divisions of large multi-nationals.

Supporter Sponsor - RWS

RWS is a global leader in intellectual property services, with more than six decades of experience helping law firms, corporations and IP departments protect and maximize the value of their ideas. Its IP division supports 18 of the world’s top patent filers. Services span patent translation, foreign filing, renewals, research, recordals and brand protection, handled by specialist linguists and patent professionals and backed by dedicated IP technology across every major jurisdiction.

RWS is also a global leader in AI-powered language and content technology more broadly, working with many of the world’s best-known brands to translate, localize and manage information across borders. Innovation runs through the business, from neural machine translation to AI-driven content and data services that support customers throughout the innovation lifecycle.

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