PATLIB2021 is the annual conference of the PATLIB centres. For the first time, the first day of the conference is open to professionals outside the PATLIB network.
- intellectual property
- Tuesday 18 May 2021, 09:30 - Wednesday 19 May 2021, 12:15 (CEST)
- Live streaming available
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 18 May 2021, 09:30 - Wednesday 19 May 2021, 12:15 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- European Patent Office
- Website
- Event website
Description

PATLIB2021 is the annual conference of the PATLIB centres. For the first time, the first day of the conference is open to professionals outside the PATLIB network.
Participants will learn more about:
- Horizon Europe and how PATLIB centres support SMEs in bringing innovation to market
- PATLIB 2.0: the set of recommendations aimed at boosting the EPO's support for the PATLIB network
- The role of PATLIB centres in technology transfer and commercialisation of innovation
The event will feature three high-level panel discussions on:
- IP management in light of COVID-19 – the way towards a more open sharing IP system
- The role of IP valuation in attracting private investment
- Challenges in the face of AI-generated IP – new dilemmas for the ownership
Target audience
Professionals involved in patent information, technology transfer and commercialisation of innovation, are invited to join the event on Tuesday 18 May 2021.
Members of the PATLIB network will be able to join the event on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 May 2021.
Registration
Participation in the conference is free of charge.