London, 11th and 12th June 2014
The first International IP Enforcement Summit of its kind brings together key European and international decision makers, enforcement agencies, multinational companies and other stakeholders to discuss the growing impact of intellectual property right infringements and the challenges facing enforcement and society.
With a view to increasing the engagement between national and international partners, this event aims to provide strategic but also practical orientations on general and more specific international enforcement issues, as well as sharing best practices with a view to promoting the adaptation of enforcement regimes which are important for trade and investment.
The Summit will:
– provide an effective forum for discussion and debate on crucial international IP enforcement matters;
– increase engagement between national and international partners in combating counterfeiting and piracy;
– support interaction and sharing of successful examples of international best practice strategies and techniques.
The programme:
The programme is themed around Europe, with a broader international element, involving keynote speeches, plenary and breakout sessions on key elements of IP enforcement and with a strong positive message on respecting IP, particularly in the digital world. The components have a clear focus on the online environment, customs enforcement in Europe and external borders, and the coordination of tools and techniques to tackle IP infringement.
Source: OHIM
