European Biotech Patent Case Law Webinar Series (November 2026)
European Patent Attorneys Simon O'Brien and Matthew Caines present our latest webinar update of new and important EPO biotechnology patent case law.
Webinar content
The webinar will include discussion of the latest European biotech patent case law developments.
Registration
The webinar will run at 9am, noon and 5pm BST (UK time) on Tuesday 10 November 2026. To register for your preferred webinar time (and select local time options), please select the appropriate link below:
- Register for the 9am (GMT) webinar
- Register for the 12pm (GMT) webinar
- Register for the 5pm (GMT) webinar
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You can also sign up to our following (March 2027) webinar here: European Biotech Patent Case Law Webinar Series (March 2027).
Speakers
Simon O'Brien is a partner and Chartered and European patent attorney at D Young & Co. His practice covers biotechnology, molecular biology, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, food technology and nutrition. He has extensive experience in EPO oppositions and appeals, manages international patent portfolios and regularly lectures on life sciences patent law. Simon is also the founder and host of D Young & Co's Biotechnology European Patent Case Law webinar series.
Matthew Caines is a partner and Chartered and European patent attorney at D Young & Co. With a strong scientific background spanning molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, he advises clients on securing and defending patent protection for biotechnological and chemical innovations. He has extensive experience in European patent prosecution, oppositions, appeals and freedom-to-operate matters, supporting clients from early-stage ventures through to multinational organisations. Prior to joining D Young & Co, Matthew conducted research at the University of Oxford, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and the University of British Columbia, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
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