I will be attending the FICPI 23rd Open Forum in Budapest from 16 to 18 September 2026.

The FICPI Open Forum brings together independent IP attorneys from around the world to discuss developments in intellectual property law and practice, with a particular focus on practical issues affecting IP firms and attorney practice.

I will also be speaking in the IP Practice Management Stream on 18 September 2026, in a session entitled “Automate or stagnate: how to transform your legal practice step by step”.

My talk will focus on practical automation in a small IP practice. In particular, I will discuss how automation can help reduce repeated manual work, improve consistency, shorten turnaround times and reduce operational risk. I will also touch on how automation can be introduced gradually, using scripts, templates, database-driven workflows and better use of existing systems, rather than by trying to redesign an entire practice at once.

This is a subject that has shaped the way we work at Cantab IP from the beginning. For a small firm, automation is not simply a question of convenience. It is an important part of maintaining quality, responsiveness and control without building unnecessary administrative layers.

I look forward to meeting clients, associates and colleagues in Budapest, and to exchanging views on how IP practices can adapt sensibly to new technology while preserving professional judgement and service quality.

Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a meeting during the FICPI Open Forum.

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