WIPO seminar with focus on the global IP systems

WIPO organiseert op 22 mei 2014 in samenwerking met NL Octrooicentrum en BBIE een seminar in het Beatrix theater in Utrecht. Het NOVU, BBIE, NL octrooicentrum, WIPO, maar ook advocaten en ondernemers treden op als spreker: "Very practical presentations focus on the global IP systems". U kunt zich hier kosteloos online registreren. Het volledige programma leest u hier(onder).

9.00 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. Coffee break
9.30 a.m. – 9.40 a.m. OPENING SESSION
Welcome addresses by:
– Mr. Wouter Pijzel, Director, Dutch Association of Inventors (NOVU), Utrecht
– Mr. Derk-Jan de Groot, Director, Netherlands Patent Office (NPO), The Hague
– Mr. Hugues Derème, Deputy Director General, Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP), The Hague
– Mr. Yo Takagi, Assistant Director General, Global Infrastructure Sector, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva
9.40 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. SESSION I
Topic 1: Introduction to WIPO
Development of the International Legal Framework
Major Intellectual Property Economic Studies
Speaker: Mr. Erik Wilbers, Director, Arbitration and Mediation Center, Global Issue Sector, WIPO
10.00 a.m. – 10.25 a.m. Topic 2: The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) –
Introduction and Future Developments
Speaker: Mr. Claus Matthes, Director, PCT Business Development Division, Innovation and Technology Sector (ITS), WIPO
10.25 a.m. – 10.40 a.m. Topic 2: The PCT – The actual practice (questions, experiences, discussion):
Moderator: Mr. Robbert-Jan de Lang, Partner, Dutch & European Patent Attorney (EP&C), Utrecht
Speakers: Mr. Claus Matthes
Ms. Eva van Wanrooij, Director Patent Law, Janssen Insectious Diseases & Diagnostics, Eindhoven
Questions and Answers
10.40 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Coffee break
11.00 a.m. – 11.25 a.m. Topic 3: Global Intellectual Property Systems:
(a) The Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks
(b) The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs
Speaker: Mr. David Muls, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector, WIPO
11.25 a.m. – 11.40 a.m. Topic 3: Global Intellectual Property Systems: The actual practice (questions, experiences, discussion)
(a) The Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks
(b) The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs
Moderator: Huib Berendschot, Partner, AKD Advocaten - IP & Technology Practice Group), Amsterdam
Speakers: Mr. David Muls, Dutch entrepreneur
Questions and Answers
11.40 a.m. – 12.05 p.m. Topic 4: Global Databases for Intellectual Property Platforms and Tools for the Connected Knowledge Economy
Speaker: Mr. Yo Takagi
12.05 p.m. – 12.25 p.m. Topic 5: Practical Tips on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Speaker: Mr. Erik Wilbers
12.25 p.m. – 12.45 p.m. CLOSING SESSION
Questions and Answers
12.45 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. Lunch break with specific Sessions (Patents, Trademarks and Databases)