Addressing Online IP Infringement: Taking up the gauntlet
A half-day policy debate. - Save the Date - 7 March 2012, European Parliament, Brussels - www.ipr2012.eu

FREE TO ATTEND, this high-level policy debate will take place at the European Parliament on 7 March and will bring together stakeholders from across the online value chain to explore effective and balanced solutions to address online IPR infringement, in a way that supports and facilitates the growth of Europe’s digital economy.

In light of recent and upcoming European Commission proposals in the area of IPR enforcement, this event will address how policymakers can best identify ways to combat IPR infringement online and highlight collaborations between stakeholders to present a balanced debate focusing on effective solutions.

For more information on this event, please contact Tom Chinnock on +44 (0) 2920 783 025 or email tom.chinnock@forum-europe.com.

Further information can also be found by visiting the conference website - www.ipr2012.eu

Registration for this event is now open - To ensure your place at this much anticipated event please register here.

Topics to be discussed include:

State of Play – Working towards a common goal

- The roles that both policy and industry can play in identifying counterfeits on online marketplaces
- How best to keep counterfeits out of ads?
- How can trademark associations work with online platforms to prevent online sales of fake goods and services?
- What work is the European Commission doing to help address the problem of online counterfeiting?
 
Effective and balanced measures to support the digital single market

- Consumer protection and expectations online and ways to raise public awareness
- What is the role of IP in terms of consumer protection?
- What has changed online in terms of anonymity and enforceability?
- What role do law enforcement authorities have?

To view a copy of the outline programme please click here.

We look forward to hopefully meeting you at the event on 7 March in Brussels.

For more information on this event, please contact Tom Chinnock on +44 (0) 2920 783 025 or email tom.chinnock@forum-europe.com.

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