Events

    17 September 2020
EU Pharma Law Academy 2020 A unique and comprehensive pharmaceutical law course designed to equip you with the knowledge to tackle the sector’s latest legal issues and developments. 
 For the first time EU Pharma Law Academy will be a fully digital event, including live-streamed presentations, Q&As, interactive case studies, 1:1 networking, special evening activities and post-event downloadable resources. 
 Three J A Kemp partners will be presenting during this year's event. 
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     8 July 2020
J A Kemp Webinar: The Microbiome and Claiming BacteriaIncreasing numbers of patent applications directed to bacteria are being filed and granted as the microbiome field rapidly develops. However, drafting and prosecuting applications claiming bacteria is challenging due to the complexity of the technology and the products, and limited guiding case law. In this webinar we consider the areas of uncertainty, review the available guidance and discuss best practices for building patent portfolios in the microbiome space.
Topics include:

Analysis of claims to bacteria granted by the European Patent Office
The scope and potential infringement of claims to deposited strains
How robust are claims to a species?
Guidance from recent case law in Europe...
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    17 June 2020
J A Kemp Webinar: Strategies for Speeding up or Slowing Down Patent ProsecutionThere are a number of reasons why a patentee might want to speed up patent prosecution as part of their wider filing strategy. In this webinar we will look at the procedural options that the EPO offers to streamline prosecution as well as initiatives to increase speed of processing. However, there may also be motives for avoiding fast grant, especially in uncertain times. In many cases, delays can be cost effective for applicants. J A Kemp's experienced attorneys will explore practical tactics for achieving both outcomes.
Topics will include:

The EPO's acceleration procedure, PACE
The Patent Prosecution Highway
Early Certainty Programme
Waiver practice
Reasons for slowing...
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    21 May 2020
J A Kemp Webinar: Sufficiency at the EPOSufficiency is an area of law that increasingly gives rise to difficulties for patentees and applicants. Whilst some years ago a successful challenge for lack of sufficiency was a rare event, increasingly the EPO is finding a lack of validity under this ground. In this webinar, we will consider the law surrounding sufficiency in particular in relation to the biotechnology and chemical fields. We will also consider strategies that can be used by those on both sides of the sufficiency debate.
Topics will include:

Sufficiency and breadth of claim
How sufficiency is considered in respect of medical use claims
The relevance of sufficiency to claims defined with parameters
The...
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    21 April 2020
J A Kemp Webinar: Dosage Patents in the UK, Europe and BeyondSecuring patents for new dosages of pharmaceutical products is now an established practice before the European Patent Office. However, the Supreme Court’s decision on this topic last year in Actavis v ICOS has caused some to question whether such patents can ever be maintained in the UK Courts. In this webinar, we will consider the law surrounding dosage patents at the EPO and in the UK and the strategic questions which are raised by the Actavis v ICOS decision. We will also look at how this issue is dealt with in other jurisdictions.
Topics will include:

Background to the law on dosage...
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    23 March 2020
Bio-Europe Spring 2020 UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Come and meet J A Kemp at Europe's largest Springtime Biotech partnering event.
Partners, Graham Lewis and Jimmy Nicholls from J A Kemp's Paris office along with partner, Ian Macleod and trade mark attorney, Mira Haddag from our London office will be on Stand #47 in the exhibition hall. Contact them through the PartneringONE platform or just come along to meet them on the stand.
Ian is also speaking at Microbiome Therapeutics 2020 which is running alongside Bio-Europe Spring in Porte de Versailles.
As a European firm with a base in the UK and offices in France and Germany, we will continue to...
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    23 March 2020
Microbiome Therapeutics 2020UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
J A Kemp Partner, Ian MacLeod, will be speaking at the Microbiome Therapeutics conference in Paris in March. Running alongside Bio-Europe, where J A Kemp will be exhibiting, this event will bring the brightest minds in microbiome therapeutic development together.
Ian will be discussing how recent developments affect opportunities, challenges and best strategies for building patent portfolios protecting microbiome therapeutics. He will cover building patent portfolios that protect microbiome therapeutics in a robust manner and thus provide valuable commercial assets can present challenges. In particular, bacterial products are far more complex than small molecule drugs and antibodies, for...
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    12 March 2020
J A Kemp Webinar: Opposition Practice at the EPO Opposition practice at the EPO continues to develop, particularly in view of the changing procedure before the Boards of Appeal. This webinar makes use of the significant experience of J A Kemp’s attorneys, both in attacking patents in opposition at the EPO, as well as defending cases which have been opposed. We will consider opposition practice, including how to set up an attacking opposition. We will also highlight strategies for defence, including setting up the case in prosecution and formulating a strategy for amendment during opposition.
Topics will include:

Grounds of opposition and approaches to setting up an opposition statement
Good defence starts...
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     8 March 2020
AUTM Annual Meeting 2020 UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 
 Join more than 2,000 technology transfer professionals from around the world in San Diego, California for the AUTM Annual Meeting. This year partner,  Peter Silcock  will be representing J A Kemp at the meeting and will be happy to discuss any IP issues you might have. Look for him on the partnering platform, AUTM Connect. 
   
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    11 February 2020
Cleantech Venture Day 2020J A Kemp is delighted to be sponsoring the 2020 Cleantech Venture Day organised by Cambridge Cleantech.
Cleantech Venture Day has been a trailblazing event for the cleantech community since its inception in 2006. Since then more than 220 companies have pitched their ideas at Cleantech Venture Days and as much as 600 million euros have been invested as a result of the events.
The day will start with an interactive speed dating session, followed by inspiring speakers and dynamic pitches from 20 investment-ready cleantech start-ups. The event will bring together innovative cleantech companies with experienced fund managers, business angels and corporate investors. If you’re looking...
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    29 January 2020
AIPLA Mid-Winter InstituteJoin J A Kemp Partner, Simon Wright at this year's AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute. The Mid-Winter Institute is an annual experience uniting IP practitioners at every stage of their careers with big-name and break-out thought-leaders, events and educational sessions. 
This year's theme is "20/20 Vision – How Will the IP System Adapt to a Changing World?" The next decade will bring waves of emerging technology stretching the bounds and constructs of our IP system, and sparking new regimes of IP specialization. What are the challenges we will face and how will the IP system adapt?
Technology will not only challenge the IP system, but will also...
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    28 January 2020
J A Kemp Webinar: Obtaining Patent Protection for Polymorphs of Drug CompoundsIdentifying different polymorphic forms of pharmaceutical compounds is an important part of drug discovery and development. There is a perception that it is difficult to secure patent protection for new polymorphs. However, with careful drafting and consideration of the specific advantages associated with the polymorph of interest, patents directed to polymorphs of commercial significance can be obtained. This webinar will discuss some of the issues faced during the drafting and prosecution of patent applications for polymorphs and how those issues can be addressed.
Topics will include:

How to draft claims directed to polymorphs
Other drafting tips for polymorph applications
Establishing novelty and inventive step...
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    11 December 2019
Genesis 2019 Building on the evolution of the past 18 years, Genesis 2019 will assemble senior executives and decision-makers from across the Life Science, Healthcare and Technology field to present, discuss and demonstrate their collective insight and thought leadership for the sector, themselves and their stakeholders.  
 There will be a high content mix of dedicated parallel tracks interspersed with plenary talks and panels from key opinion leaders.  
 Join J A Kemp associate and patent attorney,  Lucy Williams  for networking and 1 to 1 meetings with over 750  delegates  from across the international Life Science and Healthcare industry.  
   
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     5 December 2019
BusinessGreen Technology FestivalJ A Kemp is delighted to be sponsoring this exciting new event.
Green technology is at the heart of the transition to a net zero emission economy. It is the key to the UK's future competitiveness and the catalyst for the development of a healthier, cleaner, and more prosperous global economy.
The UK is blessed with both pioneering green technology developers and a business community that is committed to climate action. Technology companies are working to deploy their products and systems at scale. Corporates are striving to deliver on ambitious green goals and know they need to innovate fast to achieve them.
However, barriers...
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    13 November 2019
 BIO Fall IPCC Meeting The BIO IPCC Conference is organised biannually by the IP Counsels Committee of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. It is organized by in-house practitioners for in-house practitioners, and over the past decade has become the premiere event for corporate biotech patent counsels and agents, providing valuable opportunities for education, practice pointers, policy discussions, and for meeting similarly-situated colleagues in the industry. 
 J A Kemp partner,  Marc Wilkinson  will be attending this year's event in Nashville. 
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    11 November 2019
BIO-Europe 2019 As Europe's largest life science partnering conference, BIO-Europe offers countless opportunities to engage with global life science partners. Empower yourself with knowledge from key biotech and pharma leaders who will discuss the latest industry trends in workshops and panels. BIO-Europe attracts a wide range of business leaders, including senior executives of leading biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies, investors and other industry experts. 
 This year J A Kemp will be represented at BIO-Europe by  Tom Leanse . 
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    10 November 2019
BioFIT 2019 With the highest attending rate of academics, TTOs and research institutions, BioFIT is the place where academia-industry collaborations get started. BioFIT has taken on a whole new dimension becoming the meeting point in Europe for tech transfer and for sourcing early-stage innovations stemming from public research institutions, academic spin-offs and emerging biotech companies. Together with big pharma, biotech and diagnostic companies, BioFIT operates as a platform to build partnerships for all public and private actors. BioFIT is also the European marketplace for pre-seed, seed and Series A investment in Life Sciences. 
  Jimmy Nicholls , a partner in J A Kemp's Paris office will be attending this year's BioFIT in Marseilles. 
   
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     6 November 2019
REAP Conference 2019 As members of Agri-Tech East we will once again be attending the REAP Conference this year. The theme is Innovating towards One Agriculture.  
 Agri-Tech East is arguing that human health, animal health, ecosystems and food production are inextricably linked by best practice in farming.  
 Healthy soils can help mitigate or acerbate the impacts of climate change. The choice of crop and its cultivation can determine if food production becomes vulnerable or resilient to disease risk and extreme weather events. 
 So is “One Agriculture” the answer?  
   
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    10 October 2019
J A Kemp Event: Practical Approaches to Patenting in Tech TransferJoin us for a late-afternoon session where we address a range of issues encountered in technology transfer and provide our advice on how to make the patent system work best for you and your institution.
The seminar, which will take place from 4.00 – 7.30pm on Thursday 10 October, is specifically targeted at those working in the technology transfer field.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own situation and there will be plenty of time for networking over drinks and canapés.
Topics covered will include:
US Patent Prosecution – How To Break The LogjamThe US is a key market...
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    24 September 2019
IIPLA Intellectual Property Conference USA J A Kemp partner,  John Leeming  will be speaking at this year's IIPLA Annual Meeting in Palo Alto, California. The International Intellectual Property Law Association is a non-profit organisation formed in 2015 with a mission to promote IP development and to discuss the issues and challenges faced by IP peers. 
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     5 September 2019
J A Kemp Event: Intellectual Property Symposium CopenhagenWe are delighted to announce that J A Kemp will host another Intellectual Property Symposium in Copenhagen. Our 2019 event will take place at the Clarion Hotel, Copenhagen Airport, on 5 September 2019.
The event is free to attend and lunch and refreshments will be provided during the day. A drinks reception will follow at 16.00.
Topics to be covered during the symposium include:

Priority matters - identifying and avoiding common priority pitfalls
Breaking the log jam in US patent prosecution
Getting yourself in the driving seat for patent prosecution
Parallel sessions on trade marks and supplementary protection certificates
Alternative litigation funding arrangements available before the English...
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    28 June 2019
Intellectual Property Clinic CambridgeJ A Kemp’s intellectual property clinic provides an opportunity for start-ups and established businesses to get free informal advice on patents, trade marks and other intellectual property rights from our experts.
You might be an inventor or a start-up wanting to know how to protect the ideas underlying your business, or you could be looking to scale-up and grow your business, or you could be an established business looking to maximise the potential of your R&D spend.  In all cases you are likely to have intellectual property assets that you will want to secure, protect and exploit.  J A Kemp works...
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    26 June 2019
CWIC 2019: Digitising IndustryHas technological innovation or industry’s eternal drive for better margins been the greatest definer of 21st century economics?
The unstoppable rise of the internet giants to their current positions has been remarkable – and, at least before the turn of the last millennium, unpredictable. A common phenomenon in the technology community is that key innovations pre-empt their most profitable applications.
This “technology first” viewpoint underplays the extent to which vertical markets have always embraced technological change, and the impact that mature industries have on the economics of next generation communications. Many industries have quickly adopted the implications of the connected world and...
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    26 June 2019
ECTA 2019 The task of ECTA (European Communities Trade Mark Association) is to promote the knowledge and professionalism of members and owners alike in the fields of trade marks, designs, copyright and other Intellectual Property rights, within the European Union. The 38th ECTA conference will take place on 26-29 June 2019 in Edinburgh. Join J A Kemp trade mark attorney Laurie Bray for three days of working sessions and social events in the beautiful capital city of Scotland. 
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    25 June 2019
MedFIT 2019 MedFIT is the leading European partnering event for innovation partnerships and investment in the MedTech, diagnostic and digital health sectors.  MedFIT provides the ideal environment to help industry players to source early-stage assets, to facilitate the emergence of collaborative projects between big players, public research institutions, start-ups and SMEs, to increase licensing opportunities, to obtain funding and to facilitate market access. 
 Join  Dominic Forsythe  from J A Kemp's Paris office and his colleague  Chris O'Beirne  at this year's event. 
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    20 June 2019
Greentech Challenge Investor Day Paris 2019 J A Kemp is delighted to once again be supporting the Paris Greentech Challenge. Join us for the Investor Day on 20 June when 12 pre-screened green startups will be pitching for investment of up to EUR 5 million. Network with investors, leaders of industry and the green startups of tomorrow. 
  Dominic Forsythe  and  Jimmy Nicholls , both partners in J A Kemp's Paris office, are providing intellectual property advice to the startups throughout the challenge. 
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    20 June 2019
Oxford Summer Drinks We will be holding a summer evening reception on 20 June to catch up with clients and contacts over drinks and canapés. This year we will be at the  Malmaison , Oxford Castle. On the roof, if the weather is kind, and in the Visitors Room in the event of rain. 
 For more information contact  Claire Wright . 
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    18 June 2019
J A Kemp Webinar: Legal Entitlement To Priority – A European PerspectiveAttacking a patentee’s legal entitlement to priority is now a well-established tactic in European Patent Office opposition proceedings and in invalidity actions during national litigation. If successful, the patent claims can be rendered invalid by the effect of intervening prior art. Challenges to priority entitlement can also arise during examination proceedings via third party observations, and they are increasingly being raised by EPO examiners. EPO case law in this area is not settled and has been evolving in recent years. This webinar draws on the significant experience of J A Kemp’s attorneys in opposition and litigation matters. We will discuss...
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    12 June 2019
PraxisAuril 2019  PraxisAuril is a member-led organisation that facilitates connections between the public sector research base, stakeholders, government and industry. The PraxisAuril annual conference reflects the organisation's goals to ‘develop, promote, connect’. Whether you are in knowledge exchange, technology transfer, business development, contracts, licensing or intellectual property, you will find the content and contacts you need to power your collaborations. 
 J A Kemp will be represented at PraxisAuril 2019 by  Guy Brain . 
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     6 June 2019
Cambridge Summer Drinks We will be holding a summer evening reception on 6 June to catch up with clients and contacts over drinks and canapés. This year we will be in the impressive ballroom of the newly renovated  University Arms Hotel , Cambridge. 
 For more information contact  Claire Wright . 
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     3 June 2019
BIO International Convention 2019 The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. The event features keynotes and sessions from key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities. The Convention also features the BIO Business Forum (One-on-One Partnering), hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations, and the world's largest biotechnology exhibition - the BIO Exhibition. 
 This year J A Kemp is represented at BIO by partner  Simon Wright . 
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     1 May 2019
Low Carbon VehiclesJ A Kemp is delighted to be sponsoring the first Cambridge Cleantech and Oxfordshire Greentech Special Interest Group (SIG) on Low Carbon Vehicles. The SIG event will be held at the new autonomous vehicle test track at Cranfield University Campus.
Cranfield University is world-leading in its contribution to global innovation with a focus on environmental technology, leadership and management, manufacturing and transport systems. The University is a Founder member of Cambridge Cleantech/Oxfordshire Greentech and has created MUEAVI – the Multi-User Environment for Autonomous Vehicle Innovation facility.
Join us on the day at Cranfield to see and experience the new autonomous vehicles and the...
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    30 April 2019
BioTrinity 2019 Join us at BioTrinity 2019. Now in its 13th year, BioTrinity is Europe’s leading biopartnering and investment conference and generates unrivalled opportunities for life science companies, academics, investors, and major pharmaceutical players to come together to do deals and establish collaborations. 
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    30 April 2019
J A Kemp Webinar: Inventive Step for CII at the EPOUnder EPO practice considerations for what is technical and what is not technical are intrinsically bound up with assessment of inventive step: the problem to be solved must be technical and only technical features can contribute to inventive step.  In addition, the Boards of Appeal have on occasion attributed a high level of skill to the person skilled in the art in the field of computer science.  In this webinar we discuss the latest EPO case law on separating the technical from the non-technical and inventive step issues arising in specific areas of technology, such as machine learning and simulation.
Topics...
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    22 April 2019
Intellectual Property Beyond Brexit​​​​​​​ - USA Roadshows 2019 In April 2019, Julia Florence, the new President of the Charted Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) will lead a series of intellectual property roadshows in the USA, with participation from the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, the UK Intellectual Property Office and Sir Colin Birss, a judge of the Patents Court of England and Wales, in Washington, Boston and San Francisco. 
 J A Kemp partner and CIPA Council member,  Simon Wright , will be among the panellists at the roadshows in Washington DC and Boston. 
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     9 April 2019
Nordic IPR Summit 2019J A Kemp is delighted to be speaking at this year's Nordic IPR Summit in Stockholm.
The Nordic region has been a central driver of key technological innovations in a multitude of industries. Companies have maintained this success through their effective management, planning and execution of IP strategy. However, within this increasingly connected world, the challenges of exterior markets have made it vital that to understand this your IP innovations can be protected, and how to drive corporate value through innovation and proper lifecycle mapping. Nordic IPR brings together leading IP professionals from a variety of different industries to share their experiences,...
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     4 April 2019
The Future of Swedish and Danish Life Science 2019The international partnering-event The Future of Swedish & Danish Life Science started in 2012 and includes a combination of partnering, presentations, exhibition and informal networking. These four core elements of the day run in parallel and ensure that the event is a lively, energetic day designed to impart new knowledge and build new networks. The event attracts 400-500 leading decision makers every year from all over the world from pharma, biotech and medtech as well as research, the healtchcare sector,  policy, regulatory authorities and finance. The exhibition with about 30 exhibitors provides a platform for partners and vendors to engage and discuss...
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    28 March 2019
The Business of Brands 2019Join the International Trademark Association (INTA) in New York City on 28 and 29 March for The Business of Brands and take the discussion beyond trademarks and focus on brands from a business perspective. 
This year's event will be attended by J A Kemp partner Aaron Newell who joined the firm in February 2019.  Aaron’s practice involves all things related to trade marks and brand protection. He also specialises in domain name dispute management. In addition to being a UK-qualified solicitor, Aaron is also qualified as a Canadian barrister and solicitor, and an Australian solicitor and registered trade mark attorney. Aaron frequently advises clients on...
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    27 March 2019
Technoport 2019 Once again over 1000 innovators will gather in Trondheim, Norway to explore the exciting world of deep technological innovations. Based on engineering or science advances, these are new technologies with immense potential to shape our future. The program will delve into how new technologies will transform the individual, our society and our planet. And it will address how we better can ensure that the amazing new research and tech that is created, actually turns into valuable real-life solutions. 
 Join  Henry Hunt-Grubbe  and  Chris O'Beirne  from J A Kemp at the event. 
   
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    25 March 2019
BIO-EUROPE SPRING 2019 This year's BIO-Europe Spring takes place in Vienna. BIO-Europe attracts a wide range of business leaders, including senior executives of leading biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies, investors and other industry experts. 
 Us the partnering system to arrange a meeting with  Graham Lewis , a partner from J A Kemp's Paris office at the event. 
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    13 March 2019
CITMA Spring Conference This year's Spring Conference will tackle ‘Disruption: the world and IP’ with a diverse range of speakers from private practice in the UK and EU as well as in-house attorneys from huge names including IBM, Bayer and Superdry.  
 An impressive line-up of speakers includes: 
 
 The Rt Hon Lord Smith of Finsbury, Chris Smith, Chairman, IPReg 
 James Sweeting, Senior IP Counsel, Superdry 
 Sylvie Martin Acosta, Head of IP, EMEA, IBM 
 Jade MacIntyre, Allen & Overy LLP 
 Kelly Saliger, CMS 
 
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    12 March 2019
J A Kemp Webinar: Practical Tips On Patent Prosecution In India And ChinaProsecuting a global portfolio can be a challenging business.  Moves in recent years to harmonise IP law across the major jurisdictions have not resulted in any great changes so far.  Patent practitioners need to be familiar with the laws across the globe, not only to be ready to face challenges as they arise, but to ensure that any newly filed patent applications are sufficiently robust to avoid potential pitfalls.  In this webinar we provide some practical tips on prosecuting patent applications in two important jurisdictions, India and China.  We consider some recent and up-coming changes in the laws of both...
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     6 March 2019
Patent Symposium India J A Kemp partner,  Stephen Hodsdon  will be speaking at an international patent symposium in Bangalore and Delhi on drafting and prosecution of software patents in Europe. The symposium will cover software patenting and copyright issues in the US, Europe and India. 
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    10 February 2019
AUTM Annual Meeting 2019 AUTM’s Annual Meeting invites technology transfer professionals from around the globe to network, make deals and gain valuable insights from world-class speakers and panels. This year Dan Cooney a partner in J A Kemp's Engineering and IT Group will be attending the conference. If you would like to arrange to meet him please send an invitation through the partnering platform or contact him direct. 
   
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     5 February 2019
J A Kemp Webinar: Restoration – Are you taking enough care?For many jurisdictions around the world missed deadlines relating to patents and patent applications can be recovered if one can show that the deadline was missed despite due care having been taken.  Applicants and their attorneys should, therefore, ensure that they take an appropriate level of care when monitoring deadlines, partly to avoid missing a deadline and partly to provide the best chance of recovery if a deadline is missed.  But what is due care?  This webinar is based on the significant experience of J A Kemp’s attorneys in helping clients, non-clients and even competitors to restore rights in Europe and further...
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    30 January 2019
Innovation and IP Forum and Awards J A Kemp has once again been shortlisted for The Innovation and IP Forum and Awards 2019. This one-day event gathers 500+ international key players from the world of innovation, including general counsel, IP directors, chief innovation officers, R&D directors and directors of strategy. 
 Last year J A Kemp won the Silver Award in the ‘Best IP Advisor UK and Ireland’ category.  Join partners  Graham Lewis ,  Dominic Forsythe  and  Jimmy Nicholls  from our Paris office at this year's cocktail reception for the best IP Advisors awards. 
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    24 January 2019
BIA Gala Dinner 2019 The BIA Gala Dinner continues to be the premier bioscience networking event of the year. With over 700 life science professionals from over 300 biotech companies, investors, government and the media, join us to network, meet old friends and make new business contacts. 
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     6 December 2018
When is the Right Time to File a Patent Application?On 6 December 2018 partners from J A Kemp's Paris office, Graham Lewis, Jimmy Nicholls and Dominic Forsythe will present a seminar at the Institut Curie as part of the In’C2 initiative. The title of the seminar is: "When is the right time to file a patent application? How much data do I need, and can I talk about it?"
When a research project produces a new invention, it can sometimes be difficult to decide how best to proceed because there are conflicting pressures. As an inventor you would like to obtain a patent to protect your new idea, but you are...
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     4 December 2018
BioFIT 2018 BioFIT is the leading partnering event in Europe for technology transfer, academia-industry collaborations and early-stage innovations in the field of Life Sciences. BioFIT is also the marketplace for pre-seed, seed and Series A investment in Life Sciences. 
 Partner,  Jimmy Nicholls  from J A Kemp's Paris office will be attending this year's event. Contact him in advance to arrange a meeting. 
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    30 November 2018
J A Kemp Webinar: Infringement MattersThe “Doctrine of Equivalents” has long been used by the German courts to extend patent claims so that they cover products and processes not covered by the specific language used in the claims, but which differ from the language used only in one or more “inessential variants”.
In a landmark decision (Actavis v Eli Lilly) in 2017, the UK Supreme Court indicated that a Doctrine of Equivalents should also be applied by UK courts. There are, however, some differences in the way that the Doctrine is applied in the UK. In this webinar, we review the Actavis v Lilly decision and consider the similarities and...
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    17 November 2018
APAA 2018 The Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting and enhancing intellectual property protection in the Asian region (including Australia and New Zealand). The 18th General Assembly and 68th and 69th Council Meetings of the APAA take place in New Delhi in November 2018. 
 Registration is available for members of APAA and Observers with relevant professional IP qualifications. 
 This year J A Kemp is represented by partner,  Ravi Srinivasan . 
   
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    16 November 2018
J A Kemp Webinar: PregabalinThe Supreme Court in the UK handed down its long-awaited judgment in Warner-Lambert v Generics, concerning the drug pregabalin, on 14 November 2018. The judgment included extensive considerations on the thorny issues of “plausibility” and the infringement of “Swiss-style” second medical use claims.
The doctrine of “plausibility” has been applied in many recent European Patent Office and national court decisions. It is relevant to the validity of patents with claims which refer to a therapeutic product which is said to have some sort of desirable biological activity. The EPO Boards of Appeal and the national courts in the UK have taken...
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    12 November 2018
GREENTECH CHALLENGE PARIS 2018J A Kemp's Paris office is delighted to be the exclusive IP partner to the first Paris GREENTECH CHALLENGE.
GREENTECH CHALLENGE was launched in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2015 and this is the first time it will be held in France. Teams will be competing for up to €1million of investment. The results of the challenge have been improving year after year, with more than 70% of startups raising capital of around €500,000 within a year of participation.
From 12-14 November 2018, 12 pre-selected green tech startups will receive technical support and free advice from GREENTECH CHALLENGE’s partners, experts in PR and communications, intellectual property...
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     8 November 2018
CITMA 2018 Autumn Conference  Relative Disharmony - Earlier Rights and Resolving Conflicts  
 This year’s CITMA Autumn conference will look at EU oppositions from all angles - whether they are based on registered or unregistered rights or geographical indications. 
 Speakers will also look at ways to resolve matters amicably through mediation and delegates will hear an expert roundup of recent decisions over the last year. 
 Join J A Kemp partner,  Ben Mooneapillay  on the day or contact him in advance to arrange a meeting. 
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     6 November 2018
J A Kemp Event: Building an Intellectual Property Portfolio to Attract InvestorsOn 6 November 2018 J A Kemp and White & Black Legal are hosting a joint breakfast seminar on Building an IP Portfolio to Attract Investors.
Investors look at IP from their particular perspective and attach great importance to IP protection to reduce the risks associated with the investment.
Topics covered will include:

What investors look for when they assess your IP strategy
How to build a robust IP portfolio to optimise your chances of securing investment
The legal process – the investment agreement and legal due diligence, and how to make that process run smoothly
Lessons learned the hard way – some practical examples of...
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     5 November 2018
BIO-Europe 2018The 24th annual BIO-Europe is Europe's largest partnering conference serving the global biotechnology industry. Delegates from all parts of the biotechnology value chain come to BIO-Europe to quickly identify, engage and enter into strategic relationships that drive their businesses successfully forward. Investment and collaboration opportunities developed in prior BIO-Europe conferences have produced many highly successful business partnerships.
This year´s BIO-Europe partnering event will again draw over 4,000 industry attendees from over 60 countries, representing more than 2,100 companies for three days of high-level networking.
J A Kemp Paris partner, Graham Lewis will be at this year's event. Contact him in advance or...
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     1 November 2018
J A Kemp Webinar: When Patents Go Wrong ... And What To Do About ItEveryone involved with IP knows by heart the patent timeline: first-filing before any disclosure, PCT and/or other filings at 12 months, national phase entry at 30, meet Patent Office deadlines and pay renewal fees thereafter. But sometimes it does not work out that way. Mistakes happen, fortunately not often but somehow always seemingly on a key case! This practical session will look at grace periods worldwide in relation to inventor disclosures, restoration of priority, late national phase entry and other “restoration” situations relating to missed renewal fee payments and other deadlines. It will also consider how to adapt your filing...
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    31 October 2018
Cleantech Venture Day 2018 J A Kemp is delighted to be sponsoring this year's Cleantech Venture Day organised by Cambridge Cleantech.
Cleantech Venture Day has been a trailblazing event for the cleantech community since its inception in 2006. Over the last decade, more than 220 companies have pitched their ideas at Cleantech Venture Days and as much as 600 million euros have been invested as a result of the events.
Cambridge Cleantech is organising Cleantech Venture Day in London for the second year running. Like last year, 20 of the finest cleantech innovators will get an opportunity to present their pitches to an audience of investors from across...
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    30 October 2018
IPIC Webinar: Life Science Patent Eligibility IS YOUR LIFE AT RISK? 
  The Current Situation of Life Sciences Patent Eligibility in Canada, US and Europe.  
 J A Kemp partner, Andy Bentham will be taking part in this webinar organised by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada. 
 A panel of experts from Canada, the United States and Europe will discuss subject matter patentability in the areas of genes/natural products, higher life forms, method of medical treatment, dosage regimens, pharmaceutical formulations and diagnostic methods, in their respective jurisdictions. 
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    16 October 2018
J A Kemp Event: Practical Approaches to Patenting in Tech TransferJoin us for a late-afternoon session where we address a range of issues encountered in technology transfer and provide our advice on how to make the patent system work best for you and your institution.
The seminar, which will take place from 4.00 – 7.00pm on Tuesday 16 October, is specifically targeted at those working in the technology transfer field.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own situation and there will be plenty of time for networking over drinks and canapés.
Topics covered will include:

Judging when and what to file – weighing up the balance of support and...
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    10 October 2018
J A Kemp Charity Quiz Night Test your knowledge of film, science, literature and much more at  J A Kemp Oxford’s annual Quiz Night on Wednesday 10th October 2018 in The Sadler Bar, The Sadler Building. 
 Tickets are £5 per person and include a jacket potato with either cheese or beans. 
 Come on your own or bring a team of up to six people. 
 The money raised from ticket sales will be donated to the winning team’s chosen local charity. 
 To book, please contact  Sam Smit  or call 01865 406 100. 
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    26 September 2018
BIOSPAIN 2018 BIOSPAIN is the largest biotech event organised by a national bioindustry association in Europe and one of the largest in the world by the number of one-to-one meetings (+3.000) and companies participating (+800). Over 34% of delegates came from outside of Spain. 
 BIOSPAIN is organised by ASEBIO, the Spanish Bioindustry Association and each edition is co-organised by a local institution from the host city/region. On the 2018 edition, BIOSPAIN is co-organiSed by the Government of Andalucia. 
 J A Kemp partner,  Graham Lewis  will be at this year's event. Contact him in advance or look for him on the BIOSPAIN partneringONE® platform. 
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    25 September 2018
Coffee Shop InnovationCoffee Shop Innovation is Europe’s leading event for professionals working across the café, coffee shop, and catering industries.
In this fast-paced and ever-evolving industry, keeping on top of new trends and technology is key. At Coffee Shop Innovation, you will find everything you need to put your business on the map. From inspiration, to the tools and resources you need to turn your ambitions into a profitable reality, from tech, to design, to how to properly market your business so you are reaching your target audience, you will find it all under one roof with Coffee Shop Innovation.
J A Kemp will...
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    10 September 2018
European Pharma Law Academy
 J A Kemp Partners James Fish, Amanda Simons and Lucy Barnes will be speaking at the European Pharma Law Academy in Cambridge this September.
A unique and comprehensive residential pharmaceutical law course designed to equip you with the knowledge to tackle the sector’s latest legal issues and developments.
New regulations, fast-changing case law, constant consultations and reviews - it's no wonder the pharmaceutical industry is seen as one of the toughest places to practice law.
The Pharma Law Academy has been designed to cut through the complexity, delivering you all the information and skills needed to ensure your success, whether you are an in-house...
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    10 September 2018
Nordic Life Science Days Join J A Kemp at the largest Nordic partnering conference dedicated to the life science industry. Since its inception in 2013, the event has nurtured a community of people from the world of life science and created a unique place to do business. NLSDays attracts leading decision makers from biotech, pharma and medtech as well as finance, research, policy and regulatory authorities. 
 J A Kemp partner Graham Lewis will attend again this year. Drop him a line to arrange a meeting or connect through the event's partnering software partneringONE®. 
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     5 September 2018
BioPharm America Join J A Kemp partner, Chris Milton, at the 11th annual BioPharm America conference. 
 The event attracts a wide range of business leaders, including senior executives of leading biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies, investors and other industry experts 
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    30 August 2018
China Patent Annual Conference 2018 This year's CPAC will bring together thought leaders around the world with a focus on the latest trends and hottest topics in the IP industry and unparalleled networking opportunities.  
 Launched in 2010, CPAC is committed to building up a platform of international cooperation and communication for patent professionals. The conference is committed to "Bring Together for Better", gathering delegates from IP offices, in-house counsels, IP attorneys, patent experts, as well as patent information service providers. In 2016, CPAC had more than 4,000 participants, 76 exhibitors and 78 speakers.  
 This year J A Kemp partner, Tom Carver will give a presentation on alternative litigation finance. 
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    14 August 2018
IP Law Summer SchoolJ A Kemp partners, Pat Campbell and Lucy Barnes will be speaking at the IP Law Summer School in Cambridge this August. A unique and robust exploration of intellectual property, join them on a journey from the fundamentals through to advanced IP enforcement strategy.
The interactive, residential Intellectual Property Law Summer School will provide delegates with all the information they need to practice within the horizontal of intellectual property in a commercial and competent manner.
This course will ensure you know both long-standing conventions, the latest updates, and best practice from some of the leading experts in the IP field.
The ideal event for...
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    27 July 2018
J A Kemp Webinar: Is Your Patent Portfolio SPC Ready?A Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) is a unique intellectual property right available in the EU/EEA for active ingredients of human and veterinary medicinal products requiring marketing authorisation. The SPC regime was introduced as a mechanism to compensate patent holders for loss in effective patent term resulting from the time taken to receive such marketing authorisation. There are only four basic requirements for grant of an SPC, but each has provoked multiple referrals to the CJEU and the complex and changing interpretation of these requirements can be daunting even for seasoned professionals. This webinar makes use of the significant experience of...
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    26 June 2018
MedFIT 2018Join J A Kemp at this year's MedFIT conference. With 600 international participants from 20+ countries, MedFIT is the first European business convention dedicated to innovation partnerships in the fields of medical technologies and diagnostics and also the European marketplace for investment in these sectors.
MedFIT is the place-to-be to identify innovative products and technologies, to build R&D, licensing or financial partnerships, but also to facilitate market access for innovations as it brings together industry leaders and innovative medtech and diagnotics start-ups, TTOs and academic institutions as well as R&D services companies and investors.
 Partner, Dominic Forsythe from J A Kemp's Paris office...
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    19 June 2018
J A Kemp Event: How to Protect and Exploit Pharmaceutical Intellectual PropertyWe are delighted to announce that J A Kemp will host another Intellectual Property Symposium in Copenhagen. Our 2018 event will take place at the Clarion Hotel, Copenhagen Airport, on 19 June 2018.
Talks and workshops will address the key issues currently affecting pharmaceutical innovation in Europe and across the world. We will be discussing ways to protect and exploit your IP and J A Kemp's attorneys will be on hand to provide free one to one advice.
The event is free to attend and lunch and refreshments will be provided during the day. A drinks reception will follow at 16.00.
Topics to...
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    19 May 2018
INTA 2018Join J A Kemp and IP professionals from around the world for INTA’s 140th Annual Meeting, May 19–23, 2018, in scenic Seattle, Washington.
The world’s largest and most widely attended trademark event, INTA’s Annual Meeting, offers you the unmatched opportunity to examine key industry issues, gain actionable insights, forge critical partnerships, exchange ideas, and come away equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities offered by a constantly evolving IP landscape.
The 2018 Annual Meeting will take place in the centrally-located Washington State Convention Center, an industry leader in conservation and recycling. Dedicated to environmental building practices and “green” operations for more than...
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    18 May 2018
AIPPI Seminar, Tokyo J A Kemp partners Patrick Campbell, Martin Jackson, Stuart Raynor and Tom Carver will be giving a presentation to the AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property) in Tokyo on 18 May 2018. 
 The firm has, once again, been specially invited to deliver a seminar to members of the AIPPI in Japan. The subject of this year's presentation will be 'Plausibility and Parameters'.  Topics will include:  
 
 Plausibility considerations at the European Patent Office 
 Plausibility at the UK’s Supreme Court 
 Dealing with parameters in claims at the European Patent Office – sufficiency and clarity 
 Dealing with parameters in claims at the European Patent Office – amending ranges 
 
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    17 May 2018
Knowledge For Growth The cream of the European life sciences community will be attending the 14th edition of flanders.bio’s annual knowledge for growth business conference, attracting decision makers from biotech, pharma and medtech as well as investors, universities, topnotch research institutes, policymakers and competence providers.   
 Meet J A Kemp partner,  Chris Milton  at the event or contact him in advance to set up a meeting. 
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    17 May 2018
Protecting AI Intellectual PropertyArtificial Intelligence promises to change our lives profoundly, revolutionizing everything from the way we travel, manufacture, or use services, like banking and healthcare. UK companies are in the forefront of driving this revolution, and many are based in the Oxfordshire area. One of keys to this success will be the ability to protect the intellectual property that they are developing.This workshop brings together the CEO’s of some Oxford based AI companies as well as experts in IP protection from JA Kemp, in order to discuss what works and what doesn’t.There will be presentations, discussion, the opportunity to network, and advice...
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    17 May 2018
J A Kemp Webinar: Patenting Antibodies at the EPOAntibody therapeutics is a rapidly developing field, with many antibody-based therapies now on the market and in the clinic. Patenting of antibodies, particularly for known targets, is proving increasingly difficult. The day-to day practice at the European Patent Office is constantly evolving, moving forward much faster than the Case Law. This webinar makes use of the significant experience of J A Kemp’s attorneys in prosecuting antibody cases at the European Patent Office, as well as discussions with EPO examiners, highlighting recent trends in examination and strategies for addressing objections.
Topics include:

When broad antibody claims can be obtained
How to approach inventive step...
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    23 April 2018
BioTrinity 2018Join J A Kemp at BioTrinity 2018. Approaching the 12th consecutive year, the goal for BioTrinity is simple – to create an ideal network and partnering platform for the global life sciences industry under one roof, ultimately to help shape our healthcare future.
The theme for BioTrinity 2018 is 'Next Generation Healthcare' which will be explored via a range of insightful keynote and panel discussions including 'AI and Drug Discovery', 'An insight into Nanotechnology', 'Next Generation Chemistry' and 'Fintech and the Future of the Investment Industry'.
BioTrinity offers unique access to investors, big pharma executives, professional advisers and innovative CEO's of emerging...
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    10 April 2018
Nordic IPR J A Kemp will be attending this year's Nordic IPR in Copenhagen. 
 The Nordics are home to some of the most successful European and Global corporations, providing excellent examples of how to receive the highest return on investment following effective and efficient internal management and commercialisation strategy. 
 Nordic IPR brings together leading IP professionals from a variety of different industries to share real-life case studies and processes. 
   
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    22 March 2018
The Future of Swedish & Danish Life ScienceThis year's event looks at the latest in precision medicine and big data. Scandinavia has seen continued investment in the life sciences, and there are many examples of how this cash injection is translating into real projects. In the Lund-based life science research park, Medicon Village, construction of a new purpose-built complex that will house 600 experts, is in full swing and on the Danish side, Copenhagen Science City has developed into an innovation district that gives access to one of Europe’s highest concentrations of education and research in the fields of medicine, health and natural science.
In the past 10...
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    20 March 2018
Cleantech Innovate 2018 Cleantech Innovate 2018 showcases the latest in clean, low-carbon emerging innovations for 2018 and beyond. The event provides developers with a chance to put their solutions in the limelight for potential funding. Investors hear 36 pitches from the most promising environmental businesses and get the market intelligence required to achieve game-changing outcomes from their investments. 
 Join J A Kemp Associate Hermione Thompson and over 350 active funders, corporates and support agencies at this exciting event. 
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    20 March 2018
J A Kemp Webinar: How to Secure and Exploit Patents for Combination TherapiesCombination therapies present a fertile area for future drug development. Obtaining patent protection for combinations of known drugs, however, remains a challenge. This practical webinar delivered by J A Kemp’s expert attorneys will provide you with advice on how to navigate the complexities of prosecuting patents in this field, whilst also taking a practical view of the value of these patents within a patent portfolio. Topics include:

Fitting combination patents into a patent strategy
Tips on securing grant of combination claims
Data for supporting applications to combination therapies
Infringement of combination claims
Supplementary Protection Certificates

This is a technical webinar aimed at:

In-house IP practitioners working in...
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    12 March 2018
Bio-Europe Spring Join J A Kemp at this year's Bio-Europe Spring Conference in Amsterdam. BIO-Europe Spring attracts a wide range of business leaders, including senior executives of leading biotech companies, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies, investors and other industry experts. 
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     7 March 2018
7th Annual Pharma IPR Conference 2018CPhI’s 7th Annual Pharma IPR Conference is taking place on 7-9 March 2018 in Mumbai. The conference is a leading platform for Indian pharmaceutical companies to interact with IP attorneys from across the globe and discuss the recent trends and best practices in the pharma IP space. Since it was established in 2012 the conference has focused on the importance of synchronising Intellectual Property in Pharma with the business objectives of Indian Pharma companies.
This three-day conference will provide ample opportunities for business networking with visionary entrepreneurs and industry experts around the world.
J A Kemp partner, Ravi Srinivasan will be delivering a...
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    28 February 2018
TECHNOPORT 2018This year over 1000 innovators will gather in Trondheim to explore the exciting world of deep technological innovations. Based on engineering or science advances, these are new technologies with immense potential to shape our future.
The program will delve into how new technologies will transform the individual, our society and our planet. And it will address how we better can ensure that the amazing new research and tech that is created, actually turns into valuable real-life solutions.
J A Kemp and Technoport are inviting a selection of deep tech innovators to an invitation only dinner as a kick off for the Technoport 2018-...
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    20 February 2018
Welcome to the UKOrganised by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK, 'Welcome to the UK' is an event for any individual or company looking to learn more about potential expansion of business to the UK. The event offers advice and experience as well as invaluable networking opportunities. It is also an event recommended for companies who have experience of working with companies relocating to the UK or who has expanded to the UK themselves and who can aid/share their experiences with companies looking to do the same.
A FREE seminar will be followed by a drinks reception, where exhibitors will showcase relevant information...
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    26 January 2018
2018 Designs Conference: The Power of DesignDesign is an integral part of our everyday lives—from the clothes we wear and smartphones we use, to the cars we drive and websites we visit. The beauty or ease of function of a well-designed product is easy to appreciate: good designs deliver great value by providing a means for us to readily differentiate products in the marketplace, thus adding value to the bottom line of the companies that create such designs. Protecting these valuable design assets in a global marketplace is becoming increasingly important to companies of all sizes. Join J A Kemp partner and trade mark attorney, Tom...
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    23 January 2018
Innovation and IP Forum and Awards The Innovation and IP Forum and Awards is dedicated to challenges and opportunities worldwide in patent, trademark, IT, IP litigation and other related rights. 
 This one-day event gathers over 400 international key players from the world of innovation, including general counsel, IP directors, chief innovation officers, R&D directors and directors of strategy. 
 J A Kemp has been nominated in the category "Best IP Prosecution Firm: UK". 
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    14 December 2017
Genesis 2017J A Kemp is pleased to be sponsoring the MedTech Boardroom at this year's Genesis conference. 
The MedTech Boardroom is located within the exhibition area and as the name would suggest is presented in a boardroom style. The MedTech Boardroom allows for 16 seated delegates around a table with extra chairs available where necessary. It is deliberately positioned as a board room, each session being chaired by a thought leader on the topic with an agenda of key points to follow. The small group format is to encourage strategic and operational best practice debate, providing key insights, tips and advice to...
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     6 December 2017
Global IP Exchange USA J A Kemp partner,  Toby Hopkin , will be attending this year's Global IP Exchange in San Diego. 
 The event brings together senior IP decision makers who are all looking to discover new ideas and make new connections. This popular invitation-only meeting is open to directors of IP, heads of patent, trademark, brand protection and anti-counterfeiting plus a selected group of innovative solution providers. 
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     5 December 2017
Tech Patent Network EuropeThe changing global patent landscape, combined with unceasing advances in technological innovation, means that there have rarely been more exciting times to be responsible for protecting and exploiting tech patents. The explosion in innovation has resulted in a tech patent sector which now provokes many more questions than answers. Additionally, new frontiers are opening up that could change the patent landscape significantly. The advance of artificial intelligence will be accompanied by new kinds of patent, but also threatens the patent system as we know it. The world’s legal systems weren’t designed to cope with apportioning intellectual property protection to non-human...
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     4 December 2017
 Innovation Forum 2017 - Leaders ConferenceJ A Kemp partners Amanda Simons and Isobel Creek will be attending the 4th Innovation Forum 2017 Leaders Conference on 4 and 5 December in Oxford. We have been delighted to help judge the Cambridge heats of this competition for the last two years.  
This global conference will bring together over 400 delegates from the healthcare, biotechnology and life science sectors: Academics, start-ups, early stage ventures, SMEs, large pharmaceutical companies, prominent investors and top innovators.
CEOs, prominent investors and top innovators will deliver keynote speeches and head discussions on the latest trends in Therapeutics, Diagnostics and Medtech as part of a 2-day extensive...
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    28 November 2017
Tech Nordic Advocates’ Annual Summit“Growing The Nordics/Baltics Into A Global Tech Hub” is the title of this year's Tech Nordic Advocates’ Annual Summit.  The Summit brings together the best startups, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, accelerators, mentors and policymakers from the Nordics, Baltics and internationally, in a unique, annual, action-packed interactive forum with two objectives:Get startups/investors/corporates working together

Get startups/investors/corporates working together
Debate what we need to do – and how we can work together – to help Nordic and Baltic startups and scaleups grow and scale, attract the attention of international investors and the world’s media – and turn the Nordics and Baltics into a true global...
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    28 November 2017
BioFIT 2017 BioFIT is the leading partnering event in Europe for technology transfer, academia-industry collaborations and early-stage innovations in the field of Life Sciences. BioFIT is also the marketplace for pre-seed, seed and Series A investment in Life Sciences. 
 Meet J A Kemp Partner,  Jimmy Nicholls  at the event or contact him in advance to arrange a meeting.  
   
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    21 November 2017
J A Kemp Event: Freedom to Operate: How to Assess Third Party IPOn Tuesday 21 November J A Kemp is holding an event on the subject of "How to Assess Third Party IP: Strategies for Considering Your Freedom to Operate"
The event will be held from 8.30am to 10.30am at The Magdalen Centre on the Oxford Science Park.
At the event J A Kemp's IP experts will discuss the various options available for considering third party patent and trade mark positions, and how to ensure that your company is steering a clear path through any obstacles, such as:

What strategies can I consider for looking at third party IP?
When should I be looking?
How do I...
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    31 October 2017
Cleantech Venture DayThe inaugural Cleantech Venture Day in the UK will take place in London on 31 October 2017. The event is organised by Cambridge Cleantech, in collaboration with the Finnish Nordic Innovation Accelerator which has been organising this popular style of event in Finland for 10 years. The day will start with an interactive speed dating session, followed by keynote cleantech think piece presentations which will be interspersed with lively SME pitching sessions and judging panels.
J A Kemp is an Associate Founder Member of Cambridge Cleantech.
Meet J A Kemp Associates Henry Hunt-Grubbe and Dan Shaw at the event or contact them...
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    11 October 2017
#SmarterCitiesNOWJ A Kemp will be attending this year's #SmarterCitiesNOW event in Copenhagen. 
#SmarterCitiesNOW is a UK/Nordic ‘Sharing Cities’ Collaboration forum, focused on sustainable urban development, led by Tech Nordic Advocates in collaboration with Tech London Advocates, Ravensbourne, the London Mayor's Office, Future Cities Catapult, BLOXHUB, LOOP CITY, ZUMTOBEL, Copenhagen Capacity, Invest in Denmark and many other UK and Nordic sustainable urban development front runners. #SmarterCitiesNOW brings together sustainable urban development pioneers, thinkers and doers - startups, SMEs, architects, designers, academics, tech companies and policy makers - with an expressed desire to participate in a continuous sustainable urban collaboration forum, through which all...
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     5 October 2017
J A Kemp Event - UPC and Unitary Patents: Practical Tips for Technology TransferThe patent system in Europe is set to undergo its biggest change in decades with the introduction of a new Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the availability of a new pan-European “Unitary Patent” (UP).  With the UK having recently taken steps towards ratifying the Unified Patent Court agreement, we could see changes starting to come into effect before the year is out.  Patent owners and applicants should be considering both what action to take with their existing portfolio and whether they want to obtain unitary patents in the future.
Join us for a late-afternoon session where we address this topic, providing...
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    21 September 2017
Venturefest East J A Kemp will be attending Venturefest East again this year.  
 Venturefest East brings together innovators, successful entrepreneurs and investors to make things happen.  
 The event will address issues specifically related to building a business in today’s fast moving market and highlight the type of support and funding currently available.  
 The inaugural Venturefest East took place on May 24th 2016 and attracted over 650 delegates, with 96% saying they would return to the event again.  
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    20 September 2017
High Tech Summit J A Kemp will be attending this year's  High Tech Summit  in Copenhagen. The event showcases the newest leading technologies and shows you how to start using and benefitting from these technologies. DTU is Denmark’s largest technological platform while also being a university with extensive, daily contact with the Danish business community. The High Tech Summit is part conference and part exhibition, with a focus on digitisation of Danish industry. 
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    14 September 2017
Biotech and Money Assembly and Awards J A Kemp is delighted to be sponsoring the UK Life Science Spin-Out Of The Year (<1 Year From Spin-Out) category award at this year's Biotech and Money Assembly and Awards. 
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    12 September 2017
Nordic Life Science Days J A Kemp partners, Chris Milton and Graham Lewis will be attending the  Nordic Life Science Days  in Malmö this year.  Schedule a meeting with either of them for some advice on protecting your intellectual property. 
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    11 September 2017
European Pharma Law Academy J A Kemp partners, Andrew Webb and James Fish will be speaking at this year's  European Pharma Law Academy . A unique and comprehensive residential pharmaceutical law course designed to equip you with the knowledge to tackle the sector’s latest legal issues and developments. 
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    18 July 2017
London Cleantech Cluster SIG XII When is the Right Time to File a Patent Application?On Tuesday 18 July 2017 J A Kemp is hosting the 12th London Cleantech Cluster IP Special Interest Group.
The session is called “When is the Right Time to File a  Patent Application?”.
At the event J A Kemp's intellectual property experts Steve Unwin and Hermione Thompson will answer a range of questions, including:  

At what point should I file my patent application?
What do I need? A prototype?
Should I do a search first?
Do I need to file before speaking to customers and partners?
How early do I need to file to impress investors?
How long can I delay?

The seminar is free to attend and you...
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    30 March 2017
Future of Swedish and Danish Life Science Conference J A Kemp is sponsoring the Future of Swedish and Danish Life Science Conference in Lund, Sweden on 30 March 2017.  The conference is being held at Medicon Village Science Park in Lund and aims to examine how Sweden and Denmark can become more internationally competitive in life science fields through strong collaboration. 
 Partners Chris Milton and Ben Mooneapillay will attend the conference.  Chris will speak on the topic of ‘Building an IP position that is attractive to investors and partners – establishing both your own IP and your FTO’. 
 To view the agenda  please click here . 
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    27 March 2017
J A Kemp Sponsoring Future of Swedish and Danish Life Science Conference J A Kemp is sponsoring the Future of Swedish and Danish Life Science Conference in Lund, Sweden on 30 March 2017.  The conference is being held at Medicon Village Science Park in Lund and aims to examine how Sweden and Denmark can become more internationally competitive in life science fields through strong collaboration. 
 Partners  Chris Milton  and  Ben Mooneapillay  will attend the conference.  Chris will speak on the topic of ‘ Building an IP position that is attractive to investors and partners – establishing both your own IP and your FTO ’. 
 To view the agenda please click  here . 
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    23 March 2017
J A Kemp Breakfast Seminar - When is the Right Time to File a Patent Application?On Thursday 23 March J A Kemp will host a seminar looking at the key factors to consider when working out a patent filing strategy.
At the event J A Kemp's intellectual property experts will answer a range of questions, including:  
At what point in my R&D programme should I file?What do I need?Experimental data?A prototype?Should I do a search first?Do I need to file before speaking to customers and partners?How early do I need to file to impress investors?How long can I delay?
The seminar is free to attend and you will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about your...
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    12 March 2017
London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group - Managing IP in Cleantech R & D with External Funders and PartnersOn Wednesday 8 March 2017 J A Kemp is hosting the 11th London Cleantech Cluster IP Special Interest Group at its offices in Holborn.
The session is called “Managing IP in Cleantech R & D with External Funders and Partners”.
Investors look at IP from their own unique perspective and attach great importance to IP protection to reduce the risks associated with the investment. This seminar will examine case studies involving clean technologies, look at the implications of various types of funding and collaboration on IP ownership and highlight potential pitfalls.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own IP...
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    23 February 2017
Cambridge Seminar: Intellectual Property, Funding and Commercial Legal Issues for Startups Compared to big businesses, startups face more acute pressures in terms of money, time and staying on the cutting edge. This means that securing funding and ensuring that you have the right IP protection for your technology at the right time is crucial to support your business plan. 
 The session is aimed specifically at startups and entrepreneurs. It will cover different ways of securing funding as well as trade marks, patents, designs, copyright and confidential information. 
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    17 November 2016
J A Kemp Holds Sixth Charity Quiz Night on the Oxford Science ParkJ A Kemp built on the popularity of their last Charity Quiz Night in June by organising another successful evening on Wednesday 16 November 2016 in conjunction with the Oxford Science Park.
The Sadler building on the Oxford Science Park hosted seven teams of staff from businesses on the Park and their guests. J A Kemp Quiz Masters Ben Mooneapillay and Colin Merryweather (pictured below) tested the teams with seven rounds on topics ranging from famous quotations to news and current affairs.

A grand total of £165 was raised for The Alzheimer 's Society the charity chosen by the winning team from...
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     3 November 2016
Intellectual Property and Commercial Legal Issues for Startups Compared to big businesses, startups face more acute pressures in terms of money, time and staying on the cutting edge. This means that securing funding and ensuring that you have the right IP protection for your technology at the right time is crucial to support your business plan. 
 The session is aimed specifically at startups and entrepreneurs. It will cover different ways of securing funding as well as trade marks, patents, designs, copyright and confidential information. 
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    13 October 2016
Pharma Leaders IP Conference 2016On Thursday 13 October 2016, J A Kemp will host the second annual Pharma Leaders IP Conference.
The conference, which is free to attend, will explore current and future topics of interest for pharmaceutical businesses and will see discussion and debate on intellectual property issues and opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector. 
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and there will be plenty of time for networking.
Overview

Tips for maximising IP for pharmaceuticals
Extending patent life by building a comprehensive portfolio: how to identify new IP during clinical development
Using trade marks as a tool for extending protection

SPCs and Patent Term Extensions

How to ensure your IP portfolio is ready for marketing authorisation
Tips to maximise...
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    13 September 2016
Pharma Leaders IP Conference  One Month to Go!One month from today, on Thursday 13 October 2016, J A Kemp will host the second annual Pharma Leaders IP Conference.
The conference, which is free to attend, will explore current and future topics of interest for pharmaceutical businesses and will see discussion and debate on intellectual property issues and opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and there will be plenty of time for networking.
Speakers
Joining J A Kemp 's in-house experts will be Shaun Stapleton, Head of Regulatory Affairs at ReNeuron, who will be discussing issues governing the protection of clinical data and the benefits of securing...
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    21 June 2016
London Technology Week Seminar – Snakes and Ladders for Startups: Protecting Your Intellectual PropertyOn Tuesday 21 June, J A Kemp partners Tom Albertini and Toby Hopkin will be leading an informal seminar for startups and entrepreneurs as part of London Technology Week (20-26 June).  In the seminar Tom and Toby will discuss what tech startup businesses need to know regarding branding, trade marks, patents, designs and copyright.
Compared to big businesses, startups face more acute pressures in terms of money, time and staying on the cutting edge. This means that having the right IP protection for your technology at the right time is crucial to support your business plan.
The session is aimed specifically at...
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     3 June 2016
J A Kemp Presents to the Japanese AIPPI in Tokyo J A Kemp partners  Martin Jackson ,  Tim Duckworth  and Tom Carver gave a presentation to the AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property) in Tokyo on 2 June 2016. 
 The firm had been specially invited to deliver a seminar to members of the AIPPI in Japan. The subject of the presentation was “Patent Litigation in Europe - Predictability, Cost, Prospects, Speed.” 
 About 50 people attended the session including attendees from private practice, industry and the Japanese Patent Office. 
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    24 May 2016
How to Get More from the Patent System in Technology TransferJoin us for a late-afternoon session where we address a range of issues commonly encountered in technology transfer, and provide our advice on how to make the patent system work best for you and your institution.
The seminar, which will take place from 4.00 – 7.30pm on Tuesday 24 May, is specifically targeted at those working in the technology transfer field.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own situation and there will be plenty of time for networking over drinks. The event is free to attend and refreshments will be provided.
Topics covered will include:

How to spot inventions...
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    19 April 2016
London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on Snakes and Ladders for StartupsJ A Kemp is hosting the ninth London Cleantech Cluster IP Special Interest Group.
On Tuesday 19 April, J A Kemp partner Tom Albertini will be leading an informal seminar where he will discuss what startup businesses need to know regarding branding, trade marks, designs and copyright.
Compared to big businesses, startups face more acute pressures in terms of money, time and staying on the cutting edge. This means that having the right IP protection at the right time is crucial to support your business plan.
The session is aimed specifically at startups and entrepreneurs. It will cover aspects of trade marks, designs,...
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    18 March 2016
J A Kemp Sponsoring the Nordic Startup Conference 2016 J A Kemp is sponsoring the Nordic Startup Conference in Copenhagen on 18 March 2016. Partners  Toby Hopkin  and  Ben Mooneapillay  will attend the conference and will be giving a talk on 'IP Considerations for Startups' before introducing the popular 'Battle of the Vikings' startup pitching competition. 
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    26 February 2016
Symposium on Intellectual Property in China Hosted by J A KempOn Wednesday 24 February J A Kemp hosted an event organised by the Oxford Science Park at which the keynote speaker was Tom Duke, the UK 's IP Attach?? to China since 2011. Based in the British Embassy in Beijing, Tom spends the majority of his time working alongside UKTI, the British diplomatic network and UK and EU-level industry associations to support IP reforms in priority areas for UK businesses.
The subject of the symposium was intellectual property (IP) in China. The event attracted 50 delegates from the local business and scientific communities, all keen to understand more about doing business...
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    24 February 2016
Evening Symposium: Intellectual Property in ChinaOn Wednesday 24 February 2016 J A Kemp will be joined by the UK IP Attaché to China and Hong Kong in hosting a symposium on the subject of intellectual property in China, followed by a drinks reception.
Topics will include:

Doing business with China: Practical Tips
Increasing Attractiveness to Chinese Corporate Investors and Partners
Mitigating IP Risks in Collaborations
How Effective is IP in China: Can I Enforce It in Practice?
Patents and Trade Marks in China: When to Think About Filing and Key Differences to Watch Out For

This event also represents a unique opportunity to hear from the UK IP Attaché to China and...
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    28 January 2016
J A Kemp Partners to Speak at Unitary Patent Package ConferenceTwo J A Kemp partners, Martin Jackson and Tom Carver, have been asked to speak at the Unitary Patent Package Conference 2016 on 4 and 5 February at the Movenpick Hotel, Amsterdam.
The conference will consider and discuss the latest developments on the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court.
Martin will be a member of a panel reviewing issues relating to the new Rules of Litigation Certificate such as:

Lawyers and patent attorneys as teams and as competitors
Are the minimum requirements enough?
Do we need minimum requirements for lawyers?
How to select the proper representative?

Martin and Tom will chair a roundtable discussing which industries...
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     8 December 2015
Lunchtime Seminar - Protecting Your Brand: Snakes and Ladders for StartupsOn Tuesday 8 December J A Kemp partner Tom Albertini will be leading an informal and helpful seminar where he will discuss what startup businesses need to know regarding branding, trade marks, designs and copyright.
Compared to big businesses, startups face more acute pressures in terms of money, time and staying on the cutting edge. This means that having the right IP protection at the right time is crucial to support your business plan.
The session is aimed specifically at startups and entrepreneurs. It will cover aspects of trade marks, designs, copyright and confidential information. Questions Tom will be answering during this...
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     4 December 2015
J A Kemp Organises Successful Charity Quiz Night on the Oxford Science ParkJ A Kemp built on the popularity of their last charity quiz night in May 2015 by organising another thoroughly successful evening on 1 December 2015 in conjunction with the Oxford Science Park.
The Sadler building on the Oxford Science Park once again hosted seven teams from companies on the Park and their guests. J A Kemp quiz masters Ben Mooneapillay and Lee Chapman tested the teams with seven rounds on topics ranging from a Christmas round, general knowledge, science fact or science fiction, movies, general knowledge, music, TV and a picture round testing everyone 's knowledge of British sitcoms.
A grand...
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    26 November 2015
Breakfast Seminar - Intellectual Property for EntrepreneursOn Thursday 26 November J A Kemp partners Ben Mooneapillay and Dominic Forsythe will be hosting an informal and helpful breakfast seminar discussing patents, trade marks, designs and copyright for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses.
Compared to big businesses, entrepreneurs can face more acute pressures in terms of money, time and staying on the cutting edge.  This means you need the right IP at the right time, to support your business plan. The session is suitable for small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs.  It will cover aspects of patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and confidential information.  There will be no charge to attend...
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    11 November 2015
London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on Protecting Your IP when CrowdfundingOn 11 November 2015 J A Kemp is hosting the eighth London Cleantech Cluster IP Special Interest Group on 'Protecting Your IP when Crowdfunding'.
Crowdfunding, unlike some other forms of raising finance, involves dealing with the general public and so any statements made during the funding process will be made openly in the public domain.  This has implications for IP, both from a business integrity perspective and from an IP protection viewpoint.  Does IP strengthen your proposal? What can you disclose without undermining any future IP?  Do potential investors need to know how your innovation works?
Attendees will have the opportunity to...
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    23 September 2015
Pharma Leaders IP Conference 2015 On 23 September 2015 J A Kemp will host the ‘Pharma Leaders IP Conference 2015’ at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. 
 
 Pharma patent applications – where and when to file 
 Medical use claims in Europe 
 Personalised medicine and companion diagnostics 
 Supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) 
 Trade marks and related regulatory matters 
 Organising litigation around the world 
 
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    18 September 2015
Intellectual Property Symposium  J A Kemp and Alligator Bioscience ABOn 15 September 2015 J A Kemp and Alligator Bioscience AB co-hosted an Intellectual Property Symposium in Lund, Sweden. J A Kemp partners Graham Lewis and Ben Mooneapillay spoke at the event, which explored a range of patent and trademark matters of interest to researchers, SMEs and potential investors. In sessions entitled What, when and why to file a patent application ' and Trade marks and regulatory matters for pharmaceuticals ' Graham and Ben answered questions on a number of topics, such as How much data do you need to file a patent application? ' and Why register more than...
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    15 September 2015
Intellectual Property Symposium – J A Kemp and Alligator Bioscience AB Co-hosted by Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firm J A Kemp and Alligator Bioscience AB, this symposium will explore patent and trademark matters of interest to researchers, SMEs and potential investors. 
 There will be no charge to attend this event. 
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    14 August 2015
J A Kemp Partner to Speak on Challenging European Patents at Global Patent Congress 2015 J A Kemp is sponsoring the  Global Patent Congress  which takes place in Copenhagen from 28 to 30 September 2015. Partners  Ravi Srinivasan ,  Toby Hopkin  and  Chris Milton  will attend the conference. Ravi will give a presentation on the opening day on  Strategies for attacking your competitors ' European patents ' . 
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    16 June 2015
What to Do When Someone is Infringing Your IP - Oxford SeminarJ A Kemp is hosting a seminar on the subject of 'What to Do When Someone is Infringing Your IP - Yes, SMEs Can Afford to Enforce Their IP' on 16 June 2015. This seminar will explain strategies for enforcing your IP and how disputes can often be settled well before they reach Court, even if you are an SME and the infringer a multinational. There will also be an interactive case study to illustrate the points made. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own IP situation. There will also be plenty of time for...
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     2 June 2015
London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on IP: What investors are looking for  and avoiding the many pitfallsOn 13 July 2015 J A Kemp is hosting the seventh London Cleantech Cluster IP Special Interest Group on IP: What investors are looking for and avoiding the many pitfalls.
Investors look at IP from their particular perspective and attach great importance to IP protection to reduce the risks associated with the investment. This seminar will examine some case studies involving clean technologies, analysing IP strategies and highlighting potential pitfalls to ensure an attractive commercial proposition for investors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own IP situation and learn about the fundamental concepts involved in protecting their...
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    22 May 2015
J A Kemp Organises Third Successful Charity Quiz Night on the Oxford Science ParkJ A Kemp built on the popularity of their last charity quiz night in October 2014 by organising another thoroughly successful evening on 21 May 2015 in conjunction with the Oxford Science Park.
The Sadler building on the Oxford Science Park once again hosted six teams from companies on the Park and their guests. J A Kemp quiz masters Ben Mooneapillay and Lee Chapman tested the teams with seven rounds on topics ranging from "Science Fact and Science Fiction" to "Laws: True or False?".
A grand total of £170 was raised for the Alzheimer 's Society the charity chosen by the winning...
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    30 April 2015
J A Kemp Partner Speaking on Non-Profit Trade Mark Protection at INTA on 6 May 2015J A Kemp Partner and Trade Mark Attorney Tom Albertini is a speaker on the main programme of the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2015 conference which is being held this year in San Diego, California, from 2 May to 6 May. Tom is one of a panel of speakers for a session titled The Non-Profit Industry Non-Profit Trademark Protection and Non-Profit Association Brand Challenges in the morning session on 6 May. Tom was chosen to speak on this topic because of his client base in the non-profit sector and his expertise in the particular challenges faced by non-profit organisations when...
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    20 April 2015
Seminar on the subject of 'Protecting Computer-Implemented Inventions in Europe' J A Kemp are holding a seminar on the subject of 'Protecting Computer-Implemented Inventions in Europe' at Milton Park, Oxfordshire on 30 April 2015 from 5.30pm.
The main focus of the seminar will be on the border line between patentable technical subject matter and unpatentable areas such as business methods. The seminar will also explore some ideas on presenting inventions in the best light.
Date: 30 April 2015
Seminar: Registration from 5.30pm, the seminar will start at 6.00pm.
Venue: Milton Park, Oxford Innovation Centre, 99 Park Drive, Milton Park, Oxfordshire, OX14 4R.
If you (or a colleague) would like to attend this seminar please email...
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     7 April 2015
J A Kemp Seminar: IP for All Solicitors - What You Need to Know to Advise Your Clients' - 15 April 2015J A Kemp are holding a seminar on the subject of IP for All Solicitors - What You Need to Know to Advise Your Clients' at Darbys Solicitors, Oxfordshire on 15 April 2015 from 11.00am.
The seminar will provide a basic introduction to the world of patents, trade marks and designs and how they affect business:

What are intellectual property rights?
Who needs them and why?
What is their value to a small or medium sized business?
Doesn't it cost a fortune?
Pitfalls and risks
Common misconceptions.

Date: 15 April 2015
Timing: Registration from 11.00am, the seminar will start at 11.30am.
Venue: Darbys Solicitors LLP, Midland House, West Way, Botley,...
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    20 February 2015
J A Kemp Sponsoring the Nordic IPR Conference in Stockholm in March 2015 J A Kemp is sponsoring the  Nordic IPR Conference  in Stockholm on 24-26 March 2015 for the third year running. Partners  Ravi Srinivasan ,  Toby Hopkin ,  Ben Mooneapillay  and Associate Dan Cooney will attend the conference. Ben will speak on the topic of   Hot topics in trade mark law and practice - what trade mark owners need to know '   on day one of the conference and Toby will speak on the topic of   Missed a deadline for filing a new application?...your job may not be lost! '   on day two. 
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     5 February 2015
What to do When Someone is Infringing Your IP - Yes, SMEs Can Afford to Enforce Their IPJ A Kemp is hosting the sixth London Cleantech Cluster IP Special Interest Group on the subject of What to do When Someone is Infringing Your IP - Yes, SMEs Can Afford to Enforce Their IP' on 18 March 2015. This seminar will explain strategies for enforcing your IP and how disputes can often be settled well before they reach Court, even if you are an SME and the infringer a multinational. There will also be an interactive case study to illustrate the points made. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own IP situation. There...
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     4 February 2015
Free Patent and Trade Mark Advice - Thursday 5 February 2015J A Kemp provide free patent and trade mark advice at regular patent and trade mark drop-in clinics. The purpose of these drop-in clinics is to discuss patent, trade mark and other IP matters in an informal setting. There is no charge for attending and no obligation to take further patent or trade mark advice from our attorneys. The second patent and trade mark clinic of 2015 will be held in J A Kemp's Oxford office on the second floor of Northbrook House in the Oxford Science Park on Thursday 5 February 2015. Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pmAddress: Northbrook House, The...
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     2 February 2015
The Green Way and J A Kemp Conduct Intellectual Property Seminars for Cleantech Companies J A Kemp partners  Martin Jackson  and  Stuart Raynor  are speaking at The Green Way 's (Dublin 's cleantech cluster) 2015 Cleantech Connects Series ' which are a series of regular events targeted at professionals in the cleantech space. The topic of their seminar on 11 February 2015 is More Bang for Your Buck from Your IP. 
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    23 January 2015
J A Kemp Jointly Hosting Lunchtime Workshop with Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers on Intellectual Property Risks on 3 February 2015J A Kemp and Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers are jointly hosting a workshop on the subject of 'How robust is your intellectual property position? Identifying, mitigating and transferring intellectual property risks ' in The Conference Room at The Magdalen Centre on the Oxford Science Park on 3 February 2015. The workshop will run from 12.00pm to 2.00pm with lunch provided. Following the workshop there will be an opportunity to attend a free one-to-one clinic with either J A Kemp (patent and trade mark attorneys) or Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers. If you would like to book a 30 minute...
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    31 December 2014
J A Kemp Presented and Mentored at the Centre for Intelligent Sensing Accelerator 2014 Boot CampIn support of the Centre for Intelligent Sensing (CIS) Accelerator Programme Partner John Leeming gave an introduction to patents presentation on 16 December 2014 as well as participated in one-to-one mentoring meetings to help applicants at the Boot Camp develop their pitches. Within the CIS Accelerator Programme up to £50,000 per project is available on a competitive basis to achieve a licence agreement with a third party; an initial investment for a spin-out company; a joint development agreement with a third party; or funding for a larger development project. The funded projects will develop a prototype that will be tested...
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    25 November 2014
J A Kemp Partner Lee Chapman to Speak at University of Oxford Stem Cell Symposium Partner Lee Chapman is one of five experts speaking on the final day of Oxford University 's professional development course, Stem Cells: A Pathway Through the Maze. 
 The three day course, which aims to dispel the myths behind stem cell biology and introduce delegates to the science behind headlines, the pitfalls as well as the promises, will take place from Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 December 2014 at Rewley House, Oxford. 
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    27 October 2014
J A Kemp Organises Second Successful Charity Quiz Night on the Oxford Science ParkJ A Kemp built on the popularity of their first charity quiz night in March 2014 by organising a second thoroughly successful evening on 23 October 2014 in conjunction with the Oxford Science Park.
The Sadler building on the Oxford Science Park was once again packed with ten teams of staff from companies on the Park and their guests. J A Kemp quiz masters Lee Chapman and Ben Mooneapillay tested the teams with seven rounds with topics ranging from music to science fiction or fact.
A grand total of £250 was raised for Helen and Douglas House the charity chosen by the...
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     4 October 2014
Intellectual Property - What Accountants Need to Know to Assist Their Clients' - Breakfast Seminar 17 October 2014 Hosted by Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firm J A Kemp, this seminar for accountants will explore basic intellectual property (IP) concepts and explain why IP is potentially of commercial importance to every client, whether or not they are into technology. 
  Date:  Friday 17 October 2014 
  Location:  The Holiday Inn, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 8JD (at the Peartree roundabout) 
  Time:  Registration and breakfast from 8:30. The seminar will start at 9:00 and is expected to finish by 10:30. 
 Please email Sarah Cunningham at scunningham@jakemp.com if you would like to attend this free seminar. 
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     8 September 2014
IP Strategies for Cleantech Companies' - London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on 9 October 2014J A Kemp is hosting the fifth London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on the subject of IP Strategies for Cleantech Companies ' on 9 October 2014. This event is open to all cleantech businesses and is a free event.
J A Kemp will use clean technology case studies to analyse the strategies followed to protect the commercial value embedded in the technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their own IP situation, as well as learn about the fundamental concepts involved in protecting their intellectual property in the clean technology context. There will also be plenty...
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     5 September 2014
J A Kemp Tech Transfer Event on 23 September 2014What Investors are Really Looking For - Do's, Don'ts and Practical Considerations in Commercialising IP'
Join us for a day of discussion and debate on making technology transfer work for you. J A Kemp is hosting this conference on Tuesday 23 September which will explore the practical and commercial realities facing the different players on the tech transfer field: tech transfer managers, investors, entrepreneurs and IP advisers.
The agenda will cover:

Working effectively with academia
Identifying and attracting suitable investors and collaborators
Closing a deal - the negotiation process from both sides
Building an IP portfolio that will attract investors
Open innovation

Confirmed speakers include:

Terry Reed, Alliance Manager...
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     4 September 2014
Global Patent Congress 2014 J A Kemp is sponsoring the  Global Patent Congress  in Copenhagen on 23 and 24 September 2014. The conference theme is  Optimising and Delivering Your Global Patent Strategy '.  Partners  Toby Hopkin  and  Ravi Srinivasan  will attend the conference along with associate  Lucy Barnes . Ravi will give a presentation on the second day on  Strategic considerations on challenging European patent rights at the EPO ' . 
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     3 September 2014
OBN Annual Awards 2014 J A Kemp is supporting the OBN Annual Awards for the fourth year running. The awards celebrate achievements and major success stories over the past year in biotech, medtech and diagnostics. They highlight the achievements of the UK 's bioscience sector in raising funds, executing deals and supporting innovation. 
 J A Kemp is sponsoring the Best New Biotech Development Programme award category. The shortlisted companies in this category have been revealed as Adaptimmune, NightstaRx and PsiOxus Therapeutics. The winner will be announced at the awards dinner taking place on 2 October 2014 at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. 
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     9 July 2014
Partner Toby Hopkin to Speak at EPO Academy Conference PCT at the EPO Partner  Toby Hopkin  will be speaking at the EPO academy two day conference (1-2 October 2014) for patent professionals and industry, "PCT at the EPO", at The Hague. He will be speaking on the topic of "Restoration Procedure under the PCT " on 1 October 2014.  
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     8 July 2014
IP for Entrepreneurs - London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest GroupJ A Kemp is hosting the fourth London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on the subject of ‘IP for Entrepreneurs’ on 9 July 2014. This event is open to all cleantech businesses and is a free event.
Entrepreneurs approach us with a variety of business strategies and we will provide a short presentation looking at the different forms of IP that may apply.  This will be followed by some interactive case studies covering some typical cleantech business ideas:
● An app based business using big data● A new spin on an old idea● An entirely new product in an existing market● A...
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    15 June 2014
Venturefest 2014 Partners  Amanda Simons , Steve Unwin and  Ben Mooneapillay  will be representing the firm at  Venturefest  at the Said Business School in Oxford on 8 July 2014. 
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     1 April 2014
Divisional Deadline Repealed from 1 April 2014As reported in October here, from today, 1 April 2014, the deadline for filing divisional patent applications at the EPO (European Patent Office) will no longer apply.
The rule setting the deadline was introduced in 2010 but was unpopular with applicants. After a period of consultation, the EPO decided to scrap the rule and return Rule 36 to a form closer to that prevailing before the 2010 change.
From now on, it will be possible to divide any pending European patent application. An application ceases to be pending on the date it is granted, refused or deemed withdrawn. Thus, in most cases...
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    24 March 2014
J A Kemp Sponsoring the Nordic IPR Conference in Stockholm in March 2014 J A Kemp is sponsoring the  Nordic IPR Conference  in Stockholm on 25-27 March 2014. Partners  Ravi Srinivasan ,  Toby Hopkin  and  Ben Mooneapillay  will attend the conference. Ravi will speak on the subject of Supplementary Protection Certificates, Ben will speak on  Strategic Use and Registration of Trade Marks and Designs in the Global Marketplace  
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    24 March 2014
London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on 26 March 2014 on More Bang for Your Buck from Your IP'J A Kemp is hosting the third London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on the subject of More Bang for Your Buck from Your IP on 26 March 2014. This event is open to all cleantech businesses and is a free event.
We will look at the following topics in a presentation followed by an interactive case study:

Get the right IP in place
Put your IP to work
Communicate effectively with your IP advisers
Communicate effectively with the outside world
Make the most of relevant tax breaks: the patent box and R&D tax credits

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions about their...
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    24 March 2014
The Green Way and J A Kemp Conduct Intellectual Property in Cleantech Talks  J A Kemp partner  Martin Jackson  and associate Alastair Newman are speaking at a new series of talks that  The Green Way  (Dublin 's cleantech cluster) are hosting called  2014 Cleantech Connects Series.  The topic of the first talk on 25 March 2014 is  IP in Cleantech What Investors are Looking For.   
 For more information about this event please  click here . 
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    20 March 2014
J A Kemp Trade Marks Partner, Ben Mooneapillay, to Speak at ITMA Spring Conference Partner  Ben Mooneapillay  will speak at the Spring Conference of The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) on the subject of The Company Names Tribunal. The Conference is being held in London at the Church House Conference Centre. 
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    19 February 2014
J A Kemp Green IP Strategy Workshop for CleanTech Challenge J A Kemp Partner Martin Jackson is speaking at a workshop on 19 February 2014 on Green IP Strategy '. This workshop is to support participants of the  CleanTech Challenge . 
 The CleanTech Challenge is a business plan competition that helps students from across the globe form teams and develop their clean technology business ideas through a 3-stage competition that runs from November 2013 through to April 2014. Participants receive guidance, feedback and mentorship from industry professionals throughout the Challenge. 10 finalist teams compete in live "Boot Camp" finals in London for ԣ10,000 in cash. 
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    18 October 2013
Seminar on 19 November 2013: 'Intellectual Property (IP) What investors look for and how to avoid the pitfalls' 
 Assessing the importance of IP protection from an investor's viewpoint 
 Optimising your chances of securing investment by building a robust IP strategy 
 Avoiding common pitfalls when investors review your IP 
 How GrowthAccelerator, a new Government-backed service, can help your business to realise its potential 
 Strategies to protect the commercial value of a company's technology (interactive case study) 
 Discussion of any of your own IP issues that you wish to raise 
 
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    14 October 2013
Oxfordshire Bioscience Network (OBN) Awards 2013 J A Kemp sponsored OBN 's Annual Awards Dinner, held at The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford on 2 October, to celebrate achievements and major success stories over the past year in biotech, medtech and diagnostics. The Awards highlight the achievements of the UK 's bioscience sector in raising funds, executing deals and supporting innovation. 
 J A Kemp client Circassia was the recipient of this year 's award for Best New Biotech Development Programme. 
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    13 September 2013
Global Patent Congress J A Kemp sponsored the  Global Patent Congress  in Copenhagen on 24 - 26 September 2013. The conference theme was "Optimising your global patent strategy through portfolio management, innovation and strategies for emerging markets". Partners  Ravi Srinivasan  and  Toby Hopkin  were speakers at the conference. Ravi gave a presentation on day one on Strategic issues in filing and reacting to third party submissions before grant and tactics for EPO opposition proceedings, while Toby gave a presentation on day two on Increased competition in the supply of consumables. 
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    10 September 2013
Intellectual Property Workshop - Birmingham J A Kemp held a workshop jointly with Aon, the insurance provider, focused on helping UK businesses of all shapes and sizes to make the most of their intellectual property (IP) assets and manage risk. The workshop ran from 2.30pm to 6.30pm at Aon's offices in Birmingham on 30 September. The session covered the types of IP protection available and explain, in particular, the role of patents and trade marks in supporting business objectives. The risk management agenda will include guidance on avoiding the impact of third party IP and mitigating other IP-related business risks. 
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     9 September 2013
London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on 1 October 2013 on IP: What investors are looking for  and avoiding the many pitfallsJ A Kemp hosted the London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on IP: What investors are looking for and avoiding the many pitfalls on 1 October 2013. This event was open to all cleantech businesses and was a free event.
We assessed the importance of IP protection from the viewpoint of investors and look at some specific case studies involving clean technologies and analyse the strategies that were followed to protect the commercial value embedded in the technology. Investors have a certain way of looking at IP and invariably require it to be protected in the way they know best. Colin...
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     5 July 2013
2013 IP Seminar in Japan Partner Geoff Woods spoke on the topic of European Patent Practice at the 2013 IP Seminar organised by Yokohama City, Japan. The seminar took place on 2 July 2013 at the Yokohama Media Business Center. Geoff's talk focussed in particular on the patentability at the European Patent Office of computer-implemented inventions and of medical use inventions, on the use of functional features in claims of European patent applications and on recent developments towards the European Union Unitary Patent. It was attended by about 70 delegates from companies and academic institutions in Yokohama and the surrounding area. 
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    14 June 2013
Intellectual Property Workshop with Aon, London on 28 June 2013 J A Kemp held an Intellectual Property workshop jointly with Aon, the global insurance provider, in London on 28 June. The workshop focused on the importance of developing your own intellectual property, in particular patents and trade marks, as well as monitoring your competitors to make the most of your intellectual property assets and manage risk. 
 Agenda 
 
 Overview of the various types of intellectual property available 
 Detailed discussion and analysis of how intellectual property can support your business 
 Avoiding the impact of third party intellectual property on your business 
 Mitigating intellectual property-related business risk 
 
  Venue:  Aon offices, 10 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4PL 
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    13 June 2013
London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on 19 June 2013 on Green IP J A Kemp hosted the first  London Cleantech Cluster Special Interest Group on Green IP  on 19 June. J A Kemp used clean technology case studies to analyse the strategies followed to protect the commercial value embedded in the technology. 
 Attendees had the opportunity to ask J A Kemp attorneys specific questions about their own IP situation, as well as learn about the fundamental concepts involved in protecting their intellectual property in the clean technology context. 
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    13 June 2013
Venturefest on 18 June 2013 Partners  Colin Merryweather , Steve Unwin and  Ben Mooneapillay  exhibited at  Venturefest  in Oxford on 18 June 2013. As the exclusive patent and trade mark firm J A Kemp held a meet the experts clinic offering free, personalised and objective advice in 15 minute sessions between 9.30am and 4.30pm. 
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    17 May 2013
BioTrinity 2017 Partners  Pamela Tuxworth ,  Amanda Simons  and  Peter Silcock  attended the BioTrinity event hosted by the Oxford Biosciences Network (OBN) on 14-16 May at Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire. J A Kemp is OBN 's sole patent and trade mark attorney firm sponsor. At BioTrinity Amanda Simons gave a presentation on the Patent Box jointly with Jim Kinnier-Wilson from Manches. Peter Silcock chaired a company showcase session, in which the CEO 's of eight different biotech companies pitched their new technologies to potential investors. J A Kemp has many clients in the startup, spinout and SME market. 
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    18 March 2013
J A Kemp Sponsored the Nordic IPR Conference in Stockholm J A Kemp sponsored the Nordic IPR Conference in Stockholm between 18-20 March 2013. The conference theme was "How to Maintain Competitive Advantage by Protecting and Monetarising Your Intellectual Property". Partners  Ravi Srinivasan  and  Toby Hopkin  attended the conference and spoke on the subject of "Harmonising Patent Law: Current Realities, Best Practice and the Potential of the Tegernsee Project". 
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    14 November 2012
Business Startup Conference Representatives of J A Kemp 's patent and trade mark groups attended the  Business Startup Conference  on 22 and 23 November 2012 at Olympia. The Conference claims to be the UK 's most comprehensive resource for people  starting a business  or in the early stages of enterprise. Ben Mooneapillay gave a seminar on The Importance of Trade Marks - Why Company Names are not Enough. 
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    12 September 2012
Global Patent Congress Conference J A Kemp sponsored the Global Patent Congress Conference in Copenhagen in September 2012. The conference theme was "Maximising and Protecting your Patent Portfolio to Increase Revenue and Balance Costs". Partners Ravi Srinivasan and Toby Hopkin attended the conference and Toby gave a lecture on  Restorations : Lessons from History. 
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     1 June 2012
BIO International Convention Partners Simon Wright and Lee Chapman will attend the BIO International Convention in Boston on 18-21 June 2012. The annual Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in the field. J A Kemp has one of the largest concentrations of biotechnology patent expertise in Europe. 
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    31 May 2012
Business Startup ConferenceRepresentatives of J A Kemp’s patent and trade mark groups attended the Business Startup Conference which took place on 18 and 19 May 2012 at the ExCel Centre. The Conference claims to be the UK’s most comprehensive resource for people starting a business or in the early stages of enterprise. J A Kemp was the sole provider of pre-booked one-to-one advice sessions on intellectual property matters. Ravi Srinivasan gave a seminar on “How to Maximise the Value of Products Produced by R & D by Means of IP”.
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Events

EU Pharma Law Academy 2020

J A Kemp Webinar: The Microbiome and Claiming Bacteria

J A Kemp Webinar: Strategies for Speeding up or Slowing Down Patent Prosecution

J A Kemp Webinar: Sufficiency at the EPO

J A Kemp Webinar: Dosage Patents in the UK, Europe and Beyond

Bio-Europe Spring 2020

Microbiome Therapeutics 2020

J A Kemp Webinar: Opposition Practice at the EPO

AUTM Annual Meeting 2020

Cleantech Venture Day 2020

AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute

J A Kemp Webinar: Obtaining Patent Protection for Polymorphs of Drug Compounds

Genesis 2019

BusinessGreen Technology Festival

BIO Fall IPCC Meeting

BIO-Europe 2019

BioFIT 2019

REAP Conference 2019

J A Kemp Event: Practical Approaches to Patenting in Tech Transfer

IIPLA Intellectual Property Conference USA

J A Kemp Event: Intellectual Property Symposium Copenhagen

Intellectual Property Clinic Cambridge

CWIC 2019: Digitising Industry

ECTA 2019

MedFIT 2019

Greentech Challenge Investor Day Paris 2019

Oxford Summer Drinks

J A Kemp Webinar: Legal Entitlement To Priority – A European Perspective

PraxisAuril 2019

Cambridge Summer Drinks

BIO International Convention 2019

Low Carbon Vehicles

BioTrinity 2019

J A Kemp Webinar: Inventive Step for CII at the EPO

Intellectual Property Beyond Brexit​​​​​​​ - USA Roadshows 2019

Nordic IPR Summit 2019

The Future of Swedish and Danish Life Science 2019

The Business of Brands 2019

Technoport 2019

BIO-EUROPE SPRING 2019

CITMA Spring Conference

J A Kemp Webinar: Practical Tips On Patent Prosecution In India And China

Patent Symposium India

AUTM Annual Meeting 2019

J A Kemp Webinar: Restoration – Are you taking enough care?

Innovation and IP Forum and Awards

BIA Gala Dinner 2019

When is the Right Time to File a Patent Application?

BioFIT 2018

J A Kemp Webinar: Infringement Matters

APAA 2018

J A Kemp Webinar: Pregabalin

GREENTECH CHALLENGE PARIS 2018

CITMA 2018 Autumn Conference

J A Kemp Event: Building an Intellectual Property Portfolio to Attract Investors

BIO-Europe 2018

J A Kemp Webinar: When Patents Go Wrong ... And What To Do About It

Cleantech Venture Day 2018

IPIC Webinar: Life Science Patent Eligibility

J A Kemp Event: Practical Approaches to Patenting in Tech Transfer

J A Kemp Charity Quiz Night

BIOSPAIN 2018

Coffee Shop Innovation

European Pharma Law Academy

Nordic Life Science Days

BioPharm America

China Patent Annual Conference 2018

IP Law Summer School

J A Kemp Webinar: Is Your Patent Portfolio SPC Ready?

MedFIT 2018

J A Kemp Event: How to Protect and Exploit Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property

INTA 2018

AIPPI Seminar, Tokyo

Knowledge For Growth

Protecting AI Intellectual Property

J A Kemp Webinar: Patenting Antibodies at the EPO

BioTrinity 2018

Nordic IPR

The Future of Swedish & Danish Life Science

Intellectual Property Beyond Brexit - USA Roadshows 2019
