IP law and policy after Brexit

At this year’s conference expert speakers from across the country will consider the future of IP policy, law and regulation. The programme covers a range of IP matters in the UK post-Brexit, and the possibility of further devolution to the Scottish Government. Gill Grassie (Partner, Brodies LLP) returns as conference chairman.

Speakers:

• Stephen Rowan (Director of Tribunals, Trade Marks and Design, UK’s Intellectual Property Office)
• Ross Nicol (Partner, Maclay Murray & Spens LLP)
• Lindesay Low (Senior Legal Counsel, Scotch Whisky Association)
• Mark Cruickshank (IP Legal Counsel, RBS)
• Helena Brackenridge (In House Counsel, Oil States International Inc)
• Anoop Joshi (Brodies LLP)
• Kathryn Pickard (Axiom Advocates)
• Campbell Newell (Partner, Marks & Clerk)

Sessions:

• The UK IP system after the UK leaves the EU - an insight from the coalface?
• Recent developments in IP contracts and licensing agreements
• Brexit, PGIs and trade marks
• IP in the Scottish FinTech sector – a case study
• Panel session:  the experiences of in-house counsel - what's on their agenda?
• Case law update - impact and implications

Delegate rates:

WS member: £150 + VAT
Non-member: £200 + VAT
Trainee/student: £80 + VAT

All rates include lunch at the Signet Library.
CPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland)
For advance booking and further information please contact Anna Bennett WS.

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