Each year, our firm brings together AIPEX delegates from across Europe for a dedicated two-day conference, an event that has become a cornerstone of our culture and a key driver of the excellence we deliver to clients with complex, multinational intellectual property portfolios.
Next week, we meet in Budapest, a city that reflects the very qualities we value as a firm: Heritage, innovation, and a strong sense of identity within a broader European context. It’s an opportunity to reinforce the foundations that enable us to operate as a truly integrated European IP practice.
Our clients operate across borders, and so do we. With local experts and native language specialists embedded throughout Europe, we provide seamless, jurisdiction-specific guidance while maintaining a consistent standard of service. The annual conference plays a vital role in aligning our teams; ensuring that whether advising in one jurisdiction or coordinating strategy across many, our approach remains cohesive, efficient, and commercially focused.
Intellectual property law continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by technological advancement, regulatory change, and shifting market dynamics. The Budapest Cross-Country Meeting will feature a series of targeted training sessions and keynote speakers designed to keep our professionals at the forefront of these developments. From updates in European patent practice to emerging issues in artificial intelligence, our sessions are built to deepen technical expertise and sharpen strategic thinking.
While technical excellence is essential, our strength lies equally in how we collaborate. The conference provides a rare and valuable opportunity for colleagues from different jurisdictions to connect in person; sharing insights, discussing challenges, and building relationships that translate into more effective cross-border teamwork. These interactions are particularly important when managing large, complex portfolios that demand coordinated action across multiple territories.
At the heart of our firm is a shared commitment to quality, responsiveness, and client-centric thinking. The conference is a moment to reflect on these values and ensure they are consistently embedded in our daily work. Through open dialogue and collective engagement, we reinforce the standards that define us and distinguish our service.
As we gather in Budapest, we do so with a clear purpose: to continue strengthening the expertise, collaboration, and unity that enable us to support our clients at the highest level.
We look forward to two days of insight, connection, and forward-thinking discussion, and to returning to our respective jurisdictions even better equipped to deliver seamless, high-quality IP services across Europe.