Maiwald at AI & IP Forum 2026 in Munich | 23rd April

Maiwald will participate in the AI & IP Forum 2026 in Munich. The in‑person conference will take place on 23 April 2026 (09:00–17:15 CET) and brings together professionals from patent offices, industry and private practice to discuss current developments at the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property. We are pleased that Dr. Christian Pioch will contribute as a speaker and that Sebastian Herzog will also be on site.

Key topics include:

• use of AI at patent offices (search, examination, opposition, appeal)
• application of AI in corporate IP departments and law firms (use cases, best practices, common pitfalls)
• technological considerations when selecting and deploying AI systems
• managing IP in AI knowledge and innovation platforms
• IP strategies for protecting AI technologies (patents, trade secrets, copyright)

The conference features high‑level presentations and panel discussions, as well as opportunities for professional exchange with representatives from patent offices, companies and law firms. Further information is available on the organizer’s event page.