IP Summer Course 2027 in Munich
June 28 to July 2, 2027 at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
European IP practice, strategy, and networking for international IP professionals.
With the IP Summer Course – Obtaining, Enforcing and Evaluating Intellectual Property Rights in Europe, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT offers an English-language professional program for international IP experts, in-house counsel, patent and trademark managers, patent attorneys, and other intellectual property professionals who manage international portfolios and want to better understand European IP practice.
From June 28 to July 2, 2027, participants can look forward to a five-day program in Munich focusing on current developments in European trademark and patent law. The course provides practical insights into the protection, enforcement, and evaluation of intellectual property rights in Europe, with a particular focus on issues relevant to international IP portfolios.
In addition to expert-led sessions, the IP Summer Course offers valuable opportunities for international exchange, personal discussions, and professional networking. A special highlight will once again be the UPC mock trial, providing a practice-oriented simulation of proceedings before the Unified Patent Court.
All lectures and program elements will be held in English. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance. Secure your place now and benefit from the early bird rate!
Event overview
The two program parts can be booked separately or together as a package. They offer practical insights into key areas of European IP practice and are designed for international professionals working with trade marks, patents, designs, enforcement, and IP strategy.
Part 1: Trademarks, EU Systems, Prosecution, Enforcement
Focus: European trade mark systems, prosecution, and enforcement
Date: June, 28, 2027
Venue: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Fee: EUR 450.00
Early bird rate until February 28, 2027: EUR 382.50
Part 2: Patents, Utility Models, Designs
Focus: European patent practice, designs, enforcement, and IP strategy
Date: June 29 to July 2, 2027
Venue: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Fee: EUR 1,950.00
Early bird rate until February 28, 2027: EUR 1,657.50
Package: Trademarks & Patents
Focus: The full five-day program covering key areas of European IP practice
Date: June 28 to July 2, 2027
Venue: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Fee: EUR 2,200.00
Early bird rate until February 28, 2027: EUR 1,870.00
Impressions from the IP Summer Course 2026
The IP Summer Course is not only about expert-led sessions, but also about personal exchange, international networking, and shared experiences in Munich. The impressions from 2026 offer a glimpse into the seminar atmosphere, social program, and many opportunities to connect.
(The hotel images were kindly provided by Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski.)
What participants appreciated most
“The topics of AI and open source software are incredibly interesting. They spark curiosity and raise important questions. Overall, it was a fantastic learning experience.”
Participant, IP Summer Course 2026
“The networking opportunities are great. The opening reception and dinner were particularly helpful, as they made it easy to connect and exchange ideas with different participants.”
Participant, IP Summer Course 2026
“Everything was as good as or even better than I expected. I think it worked very well and I wouldn’t suggest any major changes.”
Participant, IP Summer Course 2026
Registration & tickets
Register now and secure your place at the IP Summer Course 2027. Bookings made by February 28, 2027 benefit from a 15% early bird discount. Cancellations are free of charge up to one month before the start of the event.
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We look forward to welcoming you in Munich!
Detailed program
The detailed program provides an overview of the individual course days, sessions, and key topics. Please note that the program is subject to change. The preliminary program for the IP Summer Course 2027 is also available as a PDF download.
Trademarks, EU Systems, Prosecution, Enforcement
Monday, June 28, 2027
Session I
| 9.00 a.m. – 9.20 a.m. – Carl-Richard Haarmann | Opening address |
| 9.20 a.m. – 11.15 a.m. – Malte Nentwig | Obtaining trade mark protection in Europe – systems and approaches |
| 11.15 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. | Coffee break |
| 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. – Peter Groß | Opposition and cancellation proceedings before the EUIPO. |
| 12.30 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. | Lunch break |
Session II
| 1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. – Hannah Dauer | Recent developments in European trade mark case law – EUIPO and European Court |
| 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. – Silke Freund | Carl-Richard Haarmann | Infringement of trade marks – a case study |
Patents, Utility Models, Designs
Tuesday, June 29, 2027
Session I
| 9.00 a.m. – 9.20 a.m. – Christian W. Appelt | Opening address |
| 9.20 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. – Felix Hermann | Strategies of obtaining patent protection in Europe (national, EP, PCT, UPC) |
| 10.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. – Mario Araujo | EPO procedure (search, examination, grant, validation and/or UP), comparison to GPTO procedures |
| 11.00 a.m. – 11.20 p.m. |
Coffee break |
| 11.20 p.m. – 12.20 p.m. – Christian W. Appelt | Special Features of EPO prosecution – How to avoid pitfalls (Art. 123 (2), (3) EPC, Art. 83/84 EPC) |
| 12.20 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. | Lunch Break |
Session II
| 1.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. – Martin Erbacher | Novelty and inventive step under EPC |
| 2.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. – Andreas Dustmann | Design protection in Europe |
| 3.00 p.m. – 3.20 p.m. | Coffee break |
| 3.20 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. – Malte Windeler | Protection of secret know-how in Europe |
| 4.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. – Heinz Goddar | Melanie Müller | Trusted depository (TD) for trade secrets and data – a supplement to patent protection |
| 6.30 p.m. | Opening reception and dinner Paulaner am Nockherberg Hochstraße 77 81541 Munich |
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Session I A - IP & IT
| 9.00 a.m. – 9.40 a.m. – Steffen Schmidt | Patenting of software-based inventions in Europe |
| 9.40 a.m. – 10.20 a.m. – Jakob Valvoda | A change of perspective: highlighting the technical features of software-based inventions |
| 10.20 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. – Daniel Herrmann | The EPO’s approach towards artificial intelligence |
| 11.00 a.m. – 11.20 a.m. | Coffee break |
| 11.20 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. – Alexander Thamer | Licensing software and OSS considerations |
| 12.00 p.m. – 12.30 p.m. – Matthias Hofmann | Use of AI in patent prosecution |
Session I B - Biotech and Pharma
| 09.00 a.m. – 09.45 a.m. – Markus Engelhard | Introduction to patentability of biotechnological subject matter under the EPC and the German Patents Act (PatG) – the legal machinery and case law/selected decisions |
| 09.45 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. – Ute Kilger | Plausibility, sufficiency of disclosure and inventive step of biotechnological inventions |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. – Fabian Schmidt | Antibody and epitope patent claims |
| 11.00 a.m. – 11.15 a.m. | Coffee break |
| 11.15 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. – Karl-Heinz Metten | José Pfizer | Scope of protection of chemical and pharmaceutical patents |
| 12.00 p.m. – 12.30 p.m. – Oleg Lebedev | Alexander Rabe | SPCs and patent termn extensions (PTEs) |
| 12.30 p.m. – 1.30 p.m. | Lunch break |
Session II
| 1.30 p.m. – 3.15 p.m. – tbn | Sebastian Engels | Legal and commercial aspects of license agreements, competition law aspects |
| 3.15 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. | Coffee break |
| 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. – Christian W. Appelt | Invalidation of granted patents (EPO opposition procedures/German invalidation procedures/UPC central invalidation) |
| 4.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. – Felix Hermann | Preparation of EPO oral proceedings of July 2nd |
| 6.00 p.m. | Sightseeing City Tour followed by dinner in a Bavarian restaurant |
Thursday, July 1, 2027
Session I
| 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. | Attending EPO oral hearings (videoconference)
At the office of |
| 12.00 p.m. – 1.20 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 1.20 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. | Transfer to Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski |
Session II
| 2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. – Michael Rüberg | Patent litigation in Europe and Germany (national and UPC procedures) |
| 3.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. – Andreas Lucke | Utility models in Germany – a useful weapon in litigation |
| 3.30 p.m. – 3.50 p.m. | Coffee break |
| 3.50 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. – Carl-Richard Haarmann | Defence measures against enforcement of patents – preliminary injunctions, customs procedures, criminal actions |
| 4.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. – tbn | SEP/FRAND developments – industry perspectives |
Friday, July 2, 2027
Session I
| 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. | UPC mock trial |
| Moderation | Christian W. Appelt |
| Legal Judge | Victor Fetscher |
| Technical Judge | Jakob Valvoda |
| Attorneys at Law Plaintiff | Carl-Richard Haarmann | Lars Eggersdorfer |
| Patent Attorney Plaintiff | Christoph Angerhausen |
| Attorney at Law Defendant | Michael Rüberg |
| Patent Attorney Defendant | Andreas Lucke |
| 12.00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 1.00 p.m. | Departure to Lake Starnberg |
Half-day excursion
| 2.00 p.m. | Half-day excursion with boat trip on Lake Starnberg – Coffee break and dinner in Bavarian restaurant |
Speakers & moderators
The lectures will be held by experienced IP practitioners from BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT as well as selected guest speakers from private practice, academia, and industry.
Referierende & Moderierende von BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT
- Dipl.-Phys. Christian W. Appelt, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Mario Araujo, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Hannah Dauer, Attorney at Law
- Dr. Andreas Dustmann, Attorney at Law
- Dr. Lars Eggersdorfer, Attorney at Law, Representative before the UPC
- Dr. Sebastian Engels, Attorney at Law
- Dipl.-Chem. Dr. Martin Erbacher, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Victor Fetscher, Attorney at Law, Representative before the UPC
- Silke Freund, Attorney at Law
- Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar, German and European Patent Attorney
- Peter Groß, Attorney at Law
- Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann, Attorney at Law, Representative before the UPC
- Dipl.-Ing. Felix Hermann, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Daniel Herrmann, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Matthias Hofmann, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dipl.-Chem. Dr. Ute Kilger, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dr. Oleg Lebedev, European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Andreas Lucke, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dipl.-Chem. Dr. Karl-Heinz B. Metten, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Melanie Müller, Attorney at Law
- Malte Nentwig, Attorney at Law
- Dr. José Maria Pfizer, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Alexander Rabe, German Patent Attorney
- Dr. Michael Rüberg, Attorney at Law
- Dr. Fabian Schmidt, Patent Engineer
- Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Steffen Schmidt, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Dr. Alexander Thamer, Attorney at Law
- Dipl.-Inform. Dr. Jakob Valvoda, German and European Patent Attorney, Representative before the UPC
- Malte Windeler, Attorney at Law
Frequently asked questions
IP Summer Course by BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT
Find answers to frequently asked questions about registration, program structure, language, fees, certificate of attendance, and accommodation. If you have any further questions, please contact us at ipsummercourse@boehmert.de.
1. Who is the IP Summer Course designed for?
The IP Summer Course is designed for international IP experts, in-house counsel, patent and trade mark managers, patent attorneys, and other professionals who work with international IP portfolios and want to deepen their understanding of European IP practice.
The course is particularly suitable for participants who regularly deal with the protection, prosecution, enforcement, evaluation, or strategic management of IP rights in Europe.
2. Is the IP Summer Course suitable for participants from outside Europe?
Yes. The IP Summer Course is specifically designed for an international audience. It offers practical insights into European IP practice and is particularly relevant for participants from Asia, North America, and other regions who manage international IP portfolios or regularly work on matters involving Europe.
3. Why should IP professionals attend?
The IP Summer Course offers a compact and practice-oriented way to deepen knowledge of European IP systems and procedures. Participants benefit from expert-led sessions, practical perspectives, and direct exchange with experienced IP practitioners and peers from an international professional community. For in-house counsel and IP professionals managing cross-border portfolios, the course provides valuable context for better understanding European filing, prosecution, enforcement, and strategic portfolio considerations.
4. Which IP topics will be covered?
The program covers key topics of European trade mark, patent, utility model, and design law. These include trade mark protection and enforcement in Europe, proceedings before the European Patent Office, patent enforcement, current developments relating to the Unified Patent Court, licensing, and IP strategy.
In 2027, the main focus of the program will again be on patents, while the first course day will be dedicated to trade marks, EU systems, prosecution, and enforcement.
5. How practice-oriented is the program?
The IP Summer Course combines legal and strategic insights with practical perspectives from European IP practice. Case studies, experience-based lectures, and formats such as the UPC mock trial make key topics tangible and relevant for participants working with international IP portfolios.
6. Why does the course take place in Munich?
Munich is one of Europe’s leading centers for intellectual property and the seat of the European Patent Office. This makes Munich a particularly fitting location for an international program on European IP practice. The city also offers an attractive setting for professional exchange, networking, and the accompanying social program.
7. Can I book individual course days?
Yes. In addition to the full package covering both trade marks and patents, the two program parts can also be booked separately. Booking individual days within Part 2 is not possible.
8. What is included in the participation fee?
The participation fee includes conference materials, catering during the program, the opening and closing events, and the accompanying social and excursion program.
All participants will also receive a certificate of attendance.
9. Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
Yes. All participants will automatically receive a certificate of attendance documenting their participation in the IP Summer Course.
10. Is there an early bird discount?
Yes. Participants who register by February 28, 2027 benefit from a 15% early bird discount. Cancellations are free of charge up to one month before the start of the event.
11. Is the course accredited for CLE credits?
The IP Summer Course is currently not accredited for CLE credits. All participants will, however, automatically receive a certificate of attendance.
12. What networking opportunities are offered?
The social program offers numerous opportunities for personal exchange and international networking. Receptions, evening events, excursions, and shared activities outside the lecture program provide space for discussions, professional connections, and exchange within the international IP community.
13. In which language will the course be held?
All lectures and program elements will be held in English. The IP Summer Course is designed for an international professional audience and encourages exchange among participants from different countries and legal systems.
14. Are there hotel recommendations?
We recommend accommodation at the following hotels:
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Maximilianstrasse 17, 80539 Munich - Motel One Hotels Munich
Locations: Sendlinger Tor or Deutsches Museum
Please contact the hotels directly for booking.