2024 TIPA 國際研討會「專利侵權訴訟攻防與技術爭點之審理程序」：美歐日經驗及臺灣實踐 熱烈報名中！
RSVP now for 2024 TIPA International Symposium: Due Process of Handling Technical Disputes in Patent Infringement Lawsuits!
【日期Date /時間 Time】2024年10月4日（星期五 Fri）9:00~17:45
【辦理方式 Venue】國立臺灣大學法律學院霖澤館1樓國際會議廳 1F, International Conference Hall, Tsai Lecture Hall, College of Law, National Taiwan University (NTU)、Cisco Webex
【報名連結 Registration Link 】https://forms.gle/34iwwDZUCt9zi1Sq6
與會者僅能選擇實體場或線上場，不可重複報名 Participants can only choose either the in-person session or the online session, please do not register for both.
研討會簡介
2008年7月智慧財產法院（已更名為智慧財產及商業法院）成立及智慧財產案件審理法（下稱「審理法」）施行後，開啟我國智慧財產權訴訟新頁，尤其是完全除罪化、僅有民事救濟程序之專利侵權案件。
在智慧財產訴訟新制運作逾十年後，司法院啟動審理法之修法事宜，歷經學者專家諮詢會議後由立法院三讀通過，2023年8月30日審理法修正正式生效施行。依據審理法修正總說明及司法院新聞稿，此次修正範圍及議題極廣，包括：推動司法E化升級、舉證便利及促進審理效能、擴大採行律師強制代理制度、擴大專家參與審判、紛爭解決一次性及避免裁判歧異、增訂最高法院設立專庭或專股審理智慧財產案件、提升營業秘密案件之專利審判及保護、解決實務爭議及強化訴訟之紛爭解決機能、增訂被害人訴訟參與規定。
此次之智慧財產案件審理程序與制度修正，不乏制度調整或新增係與專利侵權爭議審理與訴訟程序進行密切相關，例如：專利民事訴訟事件採律師強制代理（審理法第10條）、專利權侵害事件得由查證人就文書或裝置設備實施查證（審理法第19條）、法院就專利民事訴訟事件得依職權界定專利權之文義範圍及適度開示心證（審理法第30條）、文書提出義務及強制處分（審理法第34條）、舉證責任降低及轉換（審理法第35條）。
智慧財產案件審理法修正施行已逾一年，前揭條文具體適用對於專利民事爭訟案件之審理及兩造當事人之訴訟攻防、訴訟代理人與法院之互動各方面，是否符合審理法修正目的與期待，抑或其具體運作仍待溝通與協調之處，乃本國際研討會之舉辦緣起，期能落實審理法修正目的，亦使我國智慧財產訴訟制度運作更能貼近實務期待與需求。
本研討會從實務角度出發討論上述專利訴訟議題，特邀請歐洲專利法院/德國慕尼黑邦法院Tobias Pichlmaier法官擔任第一場主題演講的主講人，並邀請美國及日本頂尖律師分享其實務經驗，進而與我國智慧財產及商業法院法官、實務律師及學者各界對話。
Intoduction
Following the civil law tradition, in Taiwan, patent infringement trial and invalidation review had been always processed in two different tracks since the 1950's. Namely, the civil court having the jurisdiction over the infringement issue cannot rule on the issue of patent invalidity. In 2008, Taiwan took a pioneer approach. By the Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act, the newly established Intellectual Property and Commercial Court ("IPC Court"), actively enjoyed the jurisdictions on the subjects of both the patent infringement and invalidation. It was the first time that a civil court judge may hold the issues of claim construction, invalidation, and infringement in the same proceedings. The patent invalidation case before the TIPO remained unchanged, but the judicial review body became the IPC Court.
In August 2023, the Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act was amended with an extremely scope. It is the most significant revision to the Act since its implementation for more than 14 years. Key aspects of the Amendment related to patent litigation are as follows:
(i) Adding a Mandatory Legal Representation System: The Amendment stipulates provisions stating that legal representation is mandatory for certain types of IP matters, including first- or second-instance civil actions involving patent rights.
(ii) Expanding Expert Participation: The Amendment states that, after a lawsuit for patent infringement is initiated, the parties may petition the court to select and appoint an "inspector" to carry out evidence collection procedures. The inspector should be allowed to conduct evidence collection on site (e.g., by confirming the structure and operations of large equipment at a factory). Also, the Amendment introduces the expert witness system. The parties may request expert witness to provide professional opinion on technology-related issues.
(iii) Easing Burden of Proof and Enhancing Trial Efficiency: The Amendment provides that, in actions against patent infringement, if the plaintiff had made a preliminary showing of infringement but the defendant still denied such allegation, the court should order the defendant to raise a concrete defense, so as to ease the burden of proof in infringement actions.
Even though the IP Case Adjudication tried to introduce new rules, one core issue needed to be further discussed is the proceedings related to technical disputes and the interaction among plaintiffs, defendants and the trial judges. That is, whether and how the court in-house experts (technical examination officers) who closely work with trial judges can use extrinsic evidence by themselves for the purpose of understanding the invention. With regard to the determination of patentability and the ordinary meaning of claim terms, and the interpretation of patent claims, it is also essential to clarify, how we can strengthen the due process of handling the technical disputes to better address the parties' procedural rights in the proceedings of civil action.
To have a more professional and effective patent litigation system in Taiwan, this conference will focus on the above-mentioned problems solving from the procedural level. The most honorable judge of German District Court and Local Division of Unified Patent Court in Munich, Tobias Pichlmaier, will give a keynote speech. Also, the most experienced lawyers from the USA and Japan are invited to share their outstanding viewpoints.
※本研討會各場次將以中文或英文進行，備有中英文同步翻譯。
This venue will be conducted in both Mandarin and English, Simultaneous Interpreting will be provided.
。因場地座位有限，研討會前七日將以email通知「報到序號」 ，並公告於TIPA網站，請您持續留意是否報名成功！
Due to seat availbility, we will send out check in note 7 days prior to the venue date by email and will be posted on TIPA as well. Please bear in mind whether you have successfully enrolled.