• Does the unitary patent require a unitary SPC?

• Can a unitary SPC be granted in any event with it taking effect only in the markets where there is a patent?

• The EU is looking again at ‘Bolar exemptions’ for the EU: are they broadening/narrowing or are they just right?

• The EU is looking at a manufacturing exemption under SPC for stockpiling and export: what are your thoughts?

Moderator: 

Hazel Ford, Partner, Finnegan Europe

Panellists:

Sven Bostyn , Senior lecturer in IP law, University of Liverpool

Andrew Brown, Head of IP, Aspire Pharma

Glyn Truscott, Partner, Elkington + Fife