The 48th Colloquium of TU Ilmenau on Patent Information and Industrial Property Protection, PATINFO, brings together the global patent information and IP community to explore how IP rights can be secured and leveraged in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Under the theme “Intellectual Property Rights in times of AI, geopolitical change and pressure to innovate,” PATINFO 2026 will convene patent professionals, patent researchers, patent attorneys, inventors, scientists, developers, and IP strategists to examine how IP protection adapts to the pressures of artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical realities, and accelerating innovation cycles.
Gain insights on
- AI & Intellectual Property: Understanding how artificial intelligence is reshaping patent landscapes, prior art search, IP strategy, and the boundaries of patentability.
- Geopolitical Change & IP Strategy: Navigating shifting trade environments, cross-border enforcement challenges, and the impact of global policy developments on IP protection.
- Patent Information & Advanced Search: Leveraging cutting-edge patent databases, search methodologies, and analytics tools for smarter IP decisions.
- Innovation Management & IP Protection: Aligning patent strategy with R&D pipelines, technology transfer, and commercialization goals under growing competitive pressure.
- Industrial Property Rights & Enforcement: Strengthening the protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and other IP rights in complex international environments.
Why Attend
- Connect with leading patent information specialists, IP attorneys, researchers, and industry innovators
- Gain practical insights into patent search, analytics, and IP strategy in the age of AI
- Stay ahead of regulatory, geopolitical, and technological trends shaping the IP world
- Participate in hands-on workshops and advanced patent search trainings
- Network with peers from academia, industry, and IP practice at one of Germany’s most established patent information conferences
Who Should Attend
- Patent Professionals & Patent Attorneys
- Patent Researchers & Information Specialists
- Inventors & Developers
- Scientists & Academic Researchers
- IP Strategy & Innovation Leaders
- Technology Transfer Offices
- Policy & Regulatory Experts
Meet the PatSeer team at PATINFO2026 to discover how AI-powered patent search, portfolio analytics, and real-time patent monitoring can strengthen your IP strategy, support innovation management, and enhance patent information workflows in an era of rapid technological and geopolitical change.
We look forward to connecting in Ilmenau.
Learn More: PATINFO2026 – Intellectual Property Rights in times of AI, geopolitical change and pressure to innovate
PATINFO 2026
June 10, 2026 - June 12, 2026
The 48th Colloquium of TU Ilmenau on Patent Information and Industrial Property Protection, PATINFO, brings together the global patent information and IP community to explore how IP rights can be secured and leveraged in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Under the theme “Intellectual Property Rights in times of AI, geopolitical change and pressure to innovate,” PATINFO 2026 will convene patent professionals, patent researchers, patent attorneys, inventors, scientists, developers, and IP strategists to examine how IP protection adapts to the pressures of artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical realities, and accelerating innovation cycles.
Gain insights on
- AI & Intellectual Property: Understanding how artificial intelligence is reshaping patent landscapes, prior art search, IP strategy, and the boundaries of patentability.
- Geopolitical Change & IP Strategy: Navigating shifting trade environments, cross-border enforcement challenges, and the impact of global policy developments on IP protection.
- Patent Information & Advanced Search: Leveraging cutting-edge patent databases, search methodologies, and analytics tools for smarter IP decisions.
- Innovation Management & IP Protection: Aligning patent strategy with R&D pipelines, technology transfer, and commercialization goals under growing competitive pressure.
- Industrial Property Rights & Enforcement: Strengthening the protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and other IP rights in complex international environments.
Why Attend
- Connect with leading patent information specialists, IP attorneys, researchers, and industry innovators
- Gain practical insights into patent search, analytics, and IP strategy in the age of AI
- Stay ahead of regulatory, geopolitical, and technological trends shaping the IP world
- Participate in hands-on workshops and advanced patent search trainings
- Network with peers from academia, industry, and IP practice at one of Germany’s most established patent information conferences
Who Should Attend
- Patent Professionals & Patent Attorneys
- Patent Researchers & Information Specialists
- Inventors & Developers
- Scientists & Academic Researchers
- IP Strategy & Innovation Leaders
- Technology Transfer Offices
- Policy & Regulatory Experts
Meet the PatSeer team at PATINFO2026 to discover how AI-powered patent search, portfolio analytics, and real-time patent monitoring can strengthen your IP strategy, support innovation management, and enhance patent information workflows in an era of rapid technological and geopolitical change.
We look forward to connecting in Ilmenau.
Learn More: PATINFO2026 – Intellectual Property Rights in times of AI, geopolitical change and pressure to innovate