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/
23-26 June, Asheville, NC
http://www.acpcnet.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3279
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
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/
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/
3-4 October, London
Returning to the Lancaster London Hotel on 3-4 October 2013, the two-day programme will include sessions on: 3D Printing; Trade Secrets; the affect of NPEs on patent strategy; Designs; Litigation in Europe (including strategies to avoid the UPC); and Trade Marks. With ample opportunities to network, and an impressive programme of speakers and topics, CIPA Congress is the UK’s high-profile Patent Attorney event.
http://www.cipa.org.uk/pages/Congress-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
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