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| 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Registration and Information Desk Open |
| 9:00 am–10:30 am |
| Continental Breakfast |
| 10:30 am–10:45 am |
Opening Remarks
Speakers:
- Gerhard R. Bauer, 2011 International Trademark Association President, Daimler AG (Germany)
- Alan C. Drewsen, Executive Director, International Trademark Association (United States)
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| 10:45 am–12:00 pm |
| Getting Your Foot in the Door: CV Writing and Interviewing for a Trademark Position
The entry-level legal job market is competitive, and most open positions prompt multiple applicants and sometimes hundreds of CVs. How do you get your CV to the top of the pile? In this panel presentation, legal recruiters and employers will discuss effective interviewing techniques and offer tips on how to write a CV and cover letter that will help your application stand out.
Speakers:
- Lidy Anne-Jeswiet, Gevers (Belgium)
- Ilse Tack, Legal Forces (Belgium)
- Florence Verhoestraete, NautaDutihl (Belgium)
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| 12:00 pm–2:00 pm |
| Luncheon: Presentation of the New INTA Website, Including the New “My Powerful Network” Social Networking Site and Job Bank
Speakers:
- Milesh Gordhandas, Assistant Europe Representative, International Trademark Association (Belgium)
- Stuart Ruff, Senior Meetings Planner, International Trademark Association (United States)
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| 2:00 pm–3:15 pm |
| Careers in International Trademark Law: A Panel Discussion for Law Students
Seasoned legal professionals will share their thoughts and offer advice about the numerous career opportunities in the field of trademark law. As this is an interactive panel discussion, questions from the audience are welcome.
Moderator:
- Carole de Roeck, Gevers (Belgium)
Speakers:
- Peter Craddock, Loyens & Loeff (Belgium)
- Dominique Kaesmacher, Kirkpatrick S.A. (Belgium)
- Gunther Meyer, Stibbe (Belgium)
- Philippe Vandeuren, Anheuser-Busch InBev nv/sa (Belgium)
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| 3:15 pm–3:30 pm |
| Networking Coffee Break |
| 3:30 pm–4:45 pm |
| What’s Your Name Again?....Networking to Make a Lasting Impression
Networking doesn’t come naturally to many people. It’s tough to sell yourself so that people remember you and look forward to meeting you again. This interactive workshop will provide useful tips on how to network so that you make a lasting impression. Law students will participate in role playing and walk away with a better understanding of what to do and what not to do when networking.
Speakers:
- Susan Brady Blasco, Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP (United States)
- Karina Dimidjian-Lecomte, Casalonga Avocats (France)
- Kelly McCarthy, Sideman & Bancroft (United States)
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| 4:45 pm–5:00 pm |
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
- Karina Dimidjian-Lecomte, Casalonga Avocats (France)
- Kelly McCarthy, Sideman & Bancroft (United States)
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| 5:00 pm–6:30 pm |
| Academic and Young Practitioner Happy Hour
This is an excellent opportunity for law and paralegal students, new trademark practitioners, and speakers to network and discuss interesting developments and current trends in trademark law.
INTA would like to thank ELSA for supporting this program.
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INTA in Action (morning session)
As a leading advocate for the interests of brand owners in Europe and beyond, INTA works to foster effective trademark laws and policies worldwide and harmonize their implementation. This session, led by key INTA staff and members active in INTA committee work, will bring you up to date on INTA’s policy and advocacy work in the EU with a focus on three topics of particular interest to trademark practitioners and government relations persons alike.
| 9:00 am–5:00 am |
| Registration and Information Desk Open |
| 9:00 am–10:00 am |
| Continental Breakfast |
| 10:00 am–10:15 am |
Opening Remarks
Speakers:
- Gerhard R. Bauer, 2011 INTA President, Daimler AG (Germany)
- Alan C. Drewsen, Executive Director, International Trademark Association (United States)
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| 10:15 am–12:00 pm |
| Spotlight on INTA’s work in Europe
Hear from INTA staff about the Association’s work in the region, including policy and advocacy, membership, educational events and committee involvement.
Speakers:
- Milesh Gordhandas, Assistant Europe Representative, International Trademark Association (Belgium)
- Carla Schwartz, External Relations Coordinator–Europe, International Trademark Association (United States)
- Christina Sleszynska, Europe Representative, International Trademark Association (Belgium)
Next, hear from active INTA committee members on the value of participation and how their committee work addresses the big issues and advances INTA’s advocacy work. Topics include:
Amicus Briefs
How does the process work? How do members and committees develop the briefs? INTA will explain this process, using as an example its amicus submission to the UK Court of Appeal in the Nokia Corporation v. Her Majesty’s Commissioners of Revenue and Customs (HMRC) case, which led to the Association’s participation in the oral hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union in November 2011
Speaker:
- Matthew Harris, Chair of INTA’s Europe Amicus Subcommittee (Waterfront Solicitors LLP, United Kingdom)
New gTLDs: Why Are They Important to You?
ICANN has set the stage for a roll-out of an unlimited new number of gTLDs with the release of its Applicant Guidebook. Hear what this means for trademark owners’ enforcement efforts and learn how INTA continues to seek answers to key questions such as the impending economic impact of allowing hundreds of new gTLDs.
Speaker:
- Stacey King, Senior Internet and IP Counsel, Richemont (United Kingdom)
Criminal Sanctions for IP Infringements
As the EU strives to strengthen criminal sanctions for IP infringement, learn how INTA is contributing to this effort by conducting a major analysis of criminal prosecution of counterfeiting and piracy in EU Member States.
Speaker:
- Pieter Van Den Broecke, Member of INTA’s Anticounterfeiting EU Subcommittee, Leader of the Task Force on Criminal Sanctions (Linklaters LLP, Belgium)
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| 12:00 pm–1:00 pm |
| Networking Luncheon
Attendees of this morning session are invited to stay on for the joint INTA/GRUR Seminar starting at 1:00 pm.
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INTA/GRUR Joint Seminar (afternoon session)
The International Trademark Association (INTA) and the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR) are proud to invite you to an expert forum for exchange and discussion on the current IP environment in the EU which will address growing challenges IP and trademarks in particular are facing.
The program will consider whether, why and how IP rights have come under pressure, looking at the basis and origins of trademark protection and its development on the European and international levels. Questions that will be addressed include:
- What are the theoretical, philosophical and legal foundations of trademark rights?
- How do these rights work in the EU?
- How do they relate to consumer protection and competition?
- What are the current challenges to trademarks/IPRs?
- How can the IP community deal with these challenges?
- How do these affect policy areas currently under review?
| 12:00 pm–1:00 pm |
| Networking Lunch and Registration |
| 1:00 pm–1:15 pm |
| Opening Remarks
Speakers:
- Gerhard R. Bauer, 2011 INTA President, Daimler AG (Germany)
- Alan C. Drewsen, Executive Director, International Trademark Association (United States)
- Dr. Hans Peter Kunz-Hallstein, President, German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (Germany)
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| 1:15 pm–1:45 pm |
| Perspectives from Academia
This session will focus on the origin, function and limits of trademark rights against the backdrop of current consumer-related issues and policy discussions.
Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Ansgar Ohly, Professor for Civil Law, Patent Law,Copyright and Competition Law, University of Bayreuth (Germany)
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| 1:45 pm–2:15 pm |
| Perspectives from Brand Owners
This session will discuss building consumer trust, ensuring trademark protection, and engaging with IP critics from the perspective of a brand-owner.
Speakers:
- Stacey King, Senior Internet and IP Counsel, Richemont (United Kingdom)
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| 2:15 pm–2:30 pm |
Questions and Answers
Moderator:
- Geert Glas, Partner, Allen & Overy LLP (Belgium)
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| 2:30 pm–3:00 pm |
| Networking Coffee Break |
| 3:00 pm-4:00 pm |
| Perspectives from European Legislators
Key EU legislators will offer their insights on the state of play, ongoing issues and their visions of the importance, relevance and future of IP/trademark protection in the framework of EU 2020, the EU’s growth strategy for the coming decade.
Speakers:
- Edit Herczog, Member of European Parliament
- Olivér Várhelyi, Head of Unit – Industrial Property Rights, European Commission – DG Internal Market and Services (Belgium)
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| 4:00 pm–4:15 pm |
| International Perspectives
Speakers:
- Louise van Greunen, Director, Building Respect for IP Division, WIPO (Switzerland)
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| 4:15 pm–4:30 pm |
Questions and Answers
Moderator:
- Geert Glas, Partner, Allen & Overy LLP (Belgium)
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| 4:30 pm–4:45 pm |
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
- Alan C. Drewsen, Executive Director, International Trademark Association (United States)
- Dr. Hans Peter Kunz-Hallstein, President, German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (Germany)
Attendees of the INTA/GRUR Seminar are invited to join the INTA Pre-Annual Meeting Reception starting at 5:00 pm.
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| 5:00 pm–6:30 pm |
Networking Reception
Golden Gateways
San Francisco Welcomes the 133rd INTA Annual Meeting
At the Pre-Annual Meeting Reception highlighting INTA’s upcoming event in San Francisco on May 14–18, you will be able to:
- Network and meet new professionals with a common interest in trademark and IP law.
- Share valuable insight and success stories about the Annual Meeting.
- Speak informally to INTA staff to find out more about the Association.
- Enter a raffle to win a free Annual Meeting registration (applies to attendees of the Tuesday events only).
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