UPC Case Law, Observations & Analysis
Our ongoing series of webinars, dedicated to analysing the Unified Patent Court’s decisions, continues with our 17 June 2026 webinar. Our expert speakers, UPC representatives Rachel Bateman, David Al-Khalili and Sophie Slater will provide you with the most up to date UPC observations and analysis.
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The webinar will run at 1pm BST (UK time) on Wednesday 17 June 2026. To register (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.
Featured as a Rising Star by IPSTARS (Managing IP) in 2024, partner Sophie Slater joined the D Young & Co patent team in 2014 and has a strong technical background in the chemical, physical and biomedical sciences. Experienced in handling opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office, Sophie also helps clients to obtain supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) and other forms of patent term extension, advising clients on SPC strategies and prosecuting SPC portfolios in Europe for a range of pharmaceutical and plant protection products. Sophie became a registered representative before the Unified Patent Court in 2024.
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