Next steps for the Intellectual Property Bill
October 24, 2013
Location
Central London
TBA
London,
United Kingdom
Description
This seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider what more Government can do to develop an intellectual property (IP) framework that supports innovation, growth and investment in the UK economy. It is scheduled as Parliamentarians scrutinise the Intellectual Property Bill, which aims to bring about wide-ranging reforms to the application and enforcement of patents and design rights.
Sessions will bring together key policymakers with industry representatives from a variety of innovative sectors affected by the Bill - such as pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, fashion and telecommunications - alongside legal practitioners, universities, economists and commentators. Sessions will be structured to bring out latest thinking on Government's key proposals in this area - including the introduction of criminal penalties for copying registered designs, developing patent and design opinion services to facilitate dispute resolution, as well as measures to permit greater data sharing and reduce application backlogs. Delegates will also have the opportunity to consider the prospects for international IP reform and cooperation, particularly as EU policymakers approach a finalised Unitary Patent Court, and as the UK makes provisions to join the Hague system of design registration.
We are delighted that Viscount Younger of Leckie, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Intellectual Property, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has agreed to deliver a keynote address at this seminar.
Lord Sheikh has kindly agreed to chair part of this seminar.
Additional Information
FINANCIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The delegate fee includes copies of the presentations via PDF and refreshments. Cancellation fees are as follows: (1) cancellations 14 or more days before the event: £70+VAT cancellation fee; (2) cancellations less than 14 days before the event: no refunds or transfer of bookings to another event. Cancellations must be notified in writing to Westminster Forum Projects. No charge will be made for replacement delegates. The organisers reserve the right to alter the programme and change the speakers without prior notice. Westminster Forum Projects is unable to grant extended credit and therefore must request that full payment be made within 30 days from the date of invoice. Should payment not be received within 30 days from the date of invoice, Westminster Forum Projects will apply an administration charge of £40+VAT.
Organized by
Westminster Forum Projects
4 Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane West, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7BW
Bracknell, RG12 7BW
United Kingdom
More Information
Contact: Matthew Dent
Email: info@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk
Phone: 01344 864796
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