London has progressed to be a global leader in arts, commerce, entertainment, tourism and development. In recent years London has pushed to become one of the most innovative and business driven nations in the world, which is why we find it a suitable location to debate the latest topics of IP.

Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning once more, you will discover a city full of unforgettable landmarks, exciting things to do and extraordinary cuisine around every corner.

Take advantage of the Early Bird discount, register by June 12 to secure a reduced registration rate.

We look forward to seeing you in London, September 2019.

The programme boasts a vast range of topics covering the entire field of intellectual property:

PHARMA DAY
• Wait! Pay for delay
• Patent Linkage: an international perspective
• Hot and hostile: recent developments in SPCs and patent term extensions
• Antibodies and epitope/competitive claims

PANEL SESSIONS
• The art of IP – museums & architecture
• In-house perspectives on IP enforcement
• Describe your best defense: trade mark infringement or not?
• Protecting trade secrets in the EU – new and improved?
• A platform for discussion: liability & safe harbour
• Forming portfolios for FRAND licensing: who decides?
• Keep your hands off my brands
• Patents and Artificial Intelligence: what’s next?
• BREXIT & IP: an update
• Seize the day – customs & border control
• Right on the money – IP & finance
• Post-grant amendments: flexibility or certainty?
• Designs on trial

LUNCH SESSIONS
Lunch Sessions 1
• An update from USPTO Director Andrei Iancu
Lunch Sessions 2
• It’s natural … or is it? Greenwashing fashion
Lunch Sessions 3
• Africa and innovation

PLENARY SESSIONS
• Copyright in artificially generated works
• Consumer survey evidence
• IP damages for acts other than sales
• Plausibiltiy

More information on www.aippi.org