23 Nov 2023 12:00am

2023 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property

“Towards a sustainable patent system and society”

to be presented by

António Campinos
President, European Patent Office

 

SYDNEY: Thur. 23 November, 5:15pm-7:00pm

(Refreshments 5:15-6:00pm, Presentation 6:00-7:00pm)

Hilton Hotel, Level 2, 488 George Street

 

MELBOURNE (+ online stream): Tues. 28 November, 5:15pm-7:00pm

(Refreshments 5:15-6:00pm, Presentation 6:00-7:00pm)

Melbourne Law School, Level 10, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton

Generously supported by:  AIPPI Australia  •  IP Australia  •  IPSANZ  •  LESANZ

This year the European Patent Office (EPO) celebrated 50 years of the European Patent Convention (EPC).  In that time, the signatories to the EPC have grown from 16 to 39 member states, and the EPO has granted over 2 million European Patents. Building upon the achievements of the EPO’s Strategic Plan 2023, the new Strategic Plan 2028 is about to be launched and will centre on one overarching goal: sustainability.

SP2028 is set to guide the EPO towards establishing a more sustainable European Patent Organisation and patent system that can support the innovation ecosystem, economic growth and competitiveness in Europe and beyond.

In this presentation, the President of the EPO will share his vision for the next stage of the Organisation’s contribution to the patent system and the societal benefits it brings.

Booking required – to register, click on the link for your city.

For more information, see attached flyer.