“IP HORIZON 5.0” - Mapping opportunities and challenges for Intellectual Property in a globalised economy

GRUR - 2019-09-03

Co-organised by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the McCarthy Institute
 
Date:    26th and 27th September 2019
 
Venue:   EUIPO (Auditorium)

Outline of the conference:
 
The European Union Intellectual Property Office, in collaboration with the San Franciscobased McCarthy Institute, is organizing an International Conference at EUIPO’s headquarters in Alicante, Spain, on 26 and 27 September 2019. This Conference brings together representatives from some of the leading IP offices in the world, international business, lawmakers, judges, academics, law enforcement authorities and lawyers to look at issues at the forefront of IP planning, including cutting edge developments such as artificial intelligence.
 
A wide range of experts from across the globe will consider the challenges and foreseeable developments, as the digital society undergoes further changes. Opportunities presented by global e-commerce and transformative technologies will also be discussed, together with the future of IP jobs.
 
The event is designed to encourage interactive discussion among participants about the questions that need to be considered as the globalisation of IP continues to move forward.
 
For more information and registration, please download the attached draft programme or visit  the IP Horizon 5.0 website.