Events
The European Inventor Award 2013
28 May, Amsterdam
The European Inventor Award ceremony brings together some of the world’s brightest innovators, along with key decision makers in business, politics, media and the sciences – making for a truly memorable meeting of minds. Inventors in five categories - Industry, SMEs, Research, Non-European Countries and Lifetime Achievement - will be honoured with Europe's highest accolade for genius, vision and determination.
Innovation creates jobs, prosperity and new technologies which improve all our lives. So join us in celebrating Europe's brightest minds in Amsterdam’s historic Beurs van Berlage and be part of this year’s prestigious ceremony on 28 May.
http://www.epo.org/learning-events/european-inventor.html
IPBC 2013
9-11 June, Boston, MA
Since it was launched in Amsterdam in 2008, the IP Business Congress (IPBC) has established itself as the world’s principal forum for senior thought leaders specialising in the business of intellectual property to come together to discuss cutting-edge issues around IP value creation. With intellectual property continuing to move further up the corporate and investment agenda, this focus is more relevant than ever before. If you wish to join the world’s leading IP thought leaders for three days of high-level debate that focuses on corporate IP value creation, then you cannot afford to miss the IPBC 2013.
http://www.ipbusinesscongress.com/2013/
3rd Annual AIPEC Exchange 2013
13 June, Seoul
http://www.asiaipexchange.com/aipe2013/index.html
FICPI China Intellectual Property Symposium 2013
16-18 June, Xi'an
All-China Patent Attorneys Association (ACPAA) and FICPI China welcome you to the “China Intellectual Property Symposium(Xi’an) 2013” on June 16-18 in China's one of the greatest historical cities Xi’an, Shaanxi Province.
Governmental officials, judicial professionals, IP practitioners in domestic and overseas companies, and patent attorneys from all over the world will explore and discuss current hot IP issues on the filing practice, examination and invalidation of utility model patents in different jurisdictions, and the latest development of judicial and administrative enforcement in China and other Countries with a focus on case law studies. A one day post-symposium excursion will be arranged for attendees from different countries to communicate and build friendship, and to explore the famous world heritiage site Terra-Cotta Warriors.
http://www.ficpi-china.com/english/
ECTA 32nd Annual Conference
19-22 June, Bucharest
ECTA brings together persons practising professionally in the Member States of the European Union in the field of trade marks, design and related IP rights. These professionals are trade mark advisors, trade mark attorneys, lawyers practising in industry and all others who can be considered specialist practitioners in these areas.
ECTA’s aim is to promote the knowledge and professionalism of its members in the field of trade marks, designs and related rights within the European Union.
ECTA acts as an informed spokesman on all problems relating to the protection and use of trade marks, (industrial) designs and related IP rights in the European Union.
ECTA numbers approximately 1.400 members, coming from all the Member States of the European Union with associate members from all over the world.
http://conference.ecta.org/
2013 ACPC Summer Meeting
23-26 June, Asheville, NC
http://www.acpcnet.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3279
AIPPI Forum & ExCo Meeting 2013
5-11 September, Helsinki
The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) invites you to take part in the AIPPI Forum & ExCo Meeting 2013 in Helsinki, from 5 to 11 September 2013. The meeting will offer a great deal of information and discussions on topics related to intellectual property issues and trends on an international basis. The Forum & ExCo Meeting is a great opportunity to meet with your clients, friends and business colleagues from all continents and to establish new contacts to enhance your business activities. Do not miss this unique event and register now at www.aippi.net!
https://www.aippi.org/?sel=congressreg&cf=statWelcomeMessage
FORUM Institute’s 13th International Trademark Conference
12-13 September, Alicante
FORUM Institute’s 13th International Trademark Conference is the traditional annual venue for trademark professionals from around the world to discuss the most important IP developments. A panel of recognized international experts, key decision makers and leading players will focus on the most topical issues affecting today’s trademark, design and domain law. The networking opportunities at the conference are limitless. The meeting will bring together representatives from all fields of practice and offers the unique opportunity to meet staff members of OHIM. The conference will be held from 12 to 13 September 2013 at the OHIM in Alicante.
http://www.trademarkconference.com/
IPO Annual Meeting 2013
15-17 September, Boston, MA
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) is a trade association for owners of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. IPO is the only association in the U.S. that serves all intellectual property owners in all industries and all fields of technology. IPO’s Annual Meeting will take place in Boston, Massachusetts on September 15-17 and offers concurrent trademark and patent sessions, including ethics sessions for trademark and patent attorneys. For more information or to register, visit www.ipo.org/AM2013.
http://www.ipo.org/index.php/events/annual-meeting/
IPBC Asia 2013
17-19 November, Singapore
To address the rapidly developing importance of Asia-Pacific in the global IP market IAM will be hosting the first IP Business Congress (IPBC) Asia – designed specifically to bring together senior thought leaders from across the Asia¬-Pacific region, Europe and North America who specialise in the business of IP for three days of high-level discussion and unparalleled networking opportunities.
http://www.ipbusinesscongress.com/asia/2013/Default.aspx
Hot TM Topics in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Beyond
December 9-10, Dubai
INTA announces its first two-day, intermediate-level conference in the Middle East! Taking place in Dubai, this conference will offer trademark professionals a unique opportunity to share ideas, gain valuable education and insights, meet with foreign counsel and network with colleagues from around the world. Leading trademark experts and government officials will discuss:
• Public Private Partnerships
• Trademark Valuation
• Dispute Resolution
• Customs Border Measures
• Well-known Marks
• Licensing Issues in the Region
• Regional hot IP topics, and more!
CLE will be offered! Visit www.inta.org/dubai2013.
http://www.inta.org/dubai2013
