UPC Case Law, Observations & Analysis
Our ongoing series of webinars, dedicated to analysing the Unified Patent Court’s decisions, continues with our 10 December 2025 webinar. Our expert speakers, UPC representatives Rachel Bateman, David All-Khalili and Laura Jennings will provide you with the most up to date UPC observations and analysis.
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The webinar will run at 1pm GMT (UK time) on Wednesday 10 December 2025. To register for your preferred webinar time (and select local time options), please select the link below:
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Speakers
Partner Rachel Bateman’s portfolio covers a wide range of chemical subject-matter. Her work includes drafting patent applications, coordinating multi-territory prosecution, handling EPO opposition and appeal cases, as well as preparing freedom-to-operate opinions for pharma generics or innovators. She has an enviable reputation for contentious work and has had numerous successes before the European Patent Office's Opposition Divisions and Appeal Boards, including significant cases in the areas of fuel additives, food technology and pharmaceuticals. Rachel has written and spoken extensively on the subject of the UPC and its impact on clients’ strategic plans, including contributions to The Financial Times and Managing IP Magazine.
Senior Associate David Al-Khalili is a European and Chartered Patent Attorney with expertise in electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, and audio/video standards. He advises clients worldwide on patent drafting, prosecution, and contentious matters, and frequently represents them before the EPO and UKIPO in oppositions and oral proceedings. As a registered representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), he brings valuable insight into navigating this new forum, alongside experience in standards essential patents and broader IP strategy.
Laura Jennings, Senior Associate and European and Chartered Patent Attorney, specialises in the chemical and pharmaceutical fields. Drawing on a DPhil in Organic Chemistry from the University of Oxford and in-house pharmaceutical experience, she advises a wide range of clients from spin-outs to multinationals, on patent drafting, prosecution, oppositions, appeals, and freedom-to-operate opinions. Laura has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented her research at international conferences.
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