Programme

2:30pm Welcome & Introduction

2:40pm Overview of the ongoing projects of the Belgian Intellectual Property Office

3:00pm The Big IP Questions in Trademarks and Copyright

- Parody (and freedom of expression) as a defense to trade mark infringement

(Trademark Study Question)

- Online infringement and territoriality considerations (Copyright Study Question)

4:00pm General Assembly

4:30pm Break

4:45pm The Big IP Questions in Enforcement and Patents

- Dynamic injunctions (General Study Question)

- Divisional applications and double patenting (Patent Study Question)

- Patentability of Microbiomes (Standing Committee Study Question)

6:00pm Reception & Networking

Please find the detailed invitation here.