Registration

The webinar will run at 1pm BST (UK time) on Wednesday 18 June 2025. To register for your preferred webinar time (and select local time options), please select the appropriate link below:

• Register for the UPC 18 June 2025 webinar

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Speakers

Recognized as the UK Practitioner of the Year in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024, Anthony Albutt is a mechanical and manufacturing engineering patent expert, with a particular interest in product design and manufacturing processes in the consumer products, medical devices, automotive and aerospace engineering sectors. Anthony is highly experienced in representing clients before the European Patent Office Examining and Opposition Divisions, and the Boards of Appeal. He is also involved in contentious matters in patents and designs, is qualified to represent clients in the Higher Courts as a patent attorney litigator, and is a registered representative before the UPC.

Partner Rachel Bateman’s portfolio covers a wide range of chemical subject-matter. Her work includes drafting patent applications, coordinating multi-territory prosecution, handling EPO opposition and appeal cases, as well as preparing freedom-to-operate opinions for pharma generics or innovators. She has an enviable reputation for contentious work and has had numerous successes before the European Patent Office's Opposition Divisions and Appeal Boards, including significant cases in the areas of fuel additives, food technology and pharmaceuticals. Rachel has written and spoken extensively on the subject of the UPC and its impact on clients’ strategic plans, including contributions to The Financial Times and Managing IP Magazine.