PMAC Arbitration Day

PMAC Arbitration Day will bring together judges, policymakers, representatives of intellectual property institutions, academics, arbitrators, lawyers and other practitioners from Europe and beyond to discuss current developments and future trends in international intellectual property and technology arbitration. 

A particular focus will be placed on SEP/FRAND disputes, including judicial perspectives on global licensing disputes and the ongoing work of the PMAC FRAND Guidelines Working Group. A dedicated session will examine the Working Group’s discussion paper as part of the wider consultation process for the future PMAC FRAND Guidelines. 

The programme will also explore broader issues in intellectual property dispute resolution, including European alternative dispute resolution policy, the arbitrability of disputes concerning intellectual property validity and ownership, and arbitration in patent licensing, technology transfer and the life sciences. 

Designed as an interactive, discussion-driven event, the panels will encourage exchanges among speakers and participants. Those attending in Lisbon and online will be able to raise questions and contribute to discussions on matters of international and cross-border relevance. 

Thierry Calame will speak on the topic of the PMAC FRAND Guidelines between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.