Category: Ghent Workshop on IP 2018

03/07/2018

Benjamin Rivoire

Mr Philippe Benjamin (Ben) Rivoire joined UPOV in 2012, after having started his career in the fruit production sector in Spain and Africa and in the vegetable breeding industry. Ben is now the Head of Seed Sector Cooperation and Regional Development (Africa, Arab Countries) in …

03/07/2018

Hend Madhour, Ph.D.

Hend Madhour started to work at UPOV on September 1, 2014. Hend, a national of Tunisia, holds a Ph.D. degree in Information Systems from HEC University of Lausanne, Switzerland. She is an expert in knowledge management and Web technologies. From 2010 to 2013 she worked …

03/07/2018

Nicola Novaro

Nicola Novaro
Attorney & owner at Law Firm Novaro, Italy

Nicola Novaro obtained his Law Degree in 1996 from the University of Pavia. In 2000, he became a lawyer after enrolling at the Law Society of Imperia. During the same year, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property organized by the IP Centre in Verona. Over the past twenty years, Nicola has been representing numerous international breeding companies in filing for Trademark, Plant Variety Right, and industrial designs before national, regional, and international offices. Currently, Nicola manages a portfolio of over 3,000 Trademarks and PVRs.

In the past decade, Nicola has become an expert on PVR and other IP right enforcement in Italy. He has extensive experience in representing clients in IP right-related civil and criminal proceedings before Italian Courts. Nicola also permanently represents CIOPORA in The European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights at EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office).

03/07/2018

Ernst-Jan Louwers

ERNST-JAN LOUWERS Co-founding Partner at Louwers IP | Technology Advocaten, the Netherlands With a track record of over 35 years as a Dutch lawyer, Ernst-Jan has a vast experience as a specialized IP, technology and contract lawyer and litigator. After 20 years in a large …

03/07/2018

Philippe de Jong

Philippe de Jong Partner at Altius, Belgium Philippe is a Partner at Altius (Belgium) and specialises in Intellectual Property law, with a particular focus on Patents, Plant Variety Rights and parallel import issues. Philippe also has extensive experience in regulatory matters concerning the life sciences …

02/10/2023 – The CIOPORA Academy Workshop in Madrid, Spain

The ciopora academy 2023: worKshop in Madrid, Spain About This Event The CIOPORA Academy is making its fifth return to Madrid! Join us for this highly acknowledged workshop which is tailor-made for professionals within the fruit sector who are eager to delve deeper into the fascinating world of Plant Breeders’ Rights and Intellectual Property for Plants. In today’s evolving horticultural landscape, understanding the intricacies of plant breeders’ rights is crucial for professionals in the ornamental and fruit breeding sector. This workshop has been crafted to cater to your specific needs, ensuring that you gain the essential knowledge and insights to navigate the complexities of supplying the world with new plant varieties. Our workshops are designed to foster an interactive and engaging learning experience. Through lectures with practical case studies, and real-world examples, you’ll have the opportunity to actively participate and address your questions directly with the experts. For a preview of what to anticipate, kindly refer to the information provided below. When and where? October 1, 2023 Networking Dinner – 7:30 PM Dinner Venue : La Canica, Av. de los Andes, 25, 28043 Madrid October 2, 2023 CIOPORA Academy Workshop 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Workshop Venue: Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones Campo De Las Naciones, C. de Ámsterdam, N° 3, 28042 Madrid Registration Registration deadline: September 25, 2023 Register here CIOPORA Academy Workshop: Member rate: 599,- € Guest rate: 1198,- € NETWORKING DINNER: 99,- € Workshop Event program Sunday, October 1, 2023 We would be happy to welcome you to our traditional CIOPORA Academy dinner, which provides valuable networking opportunities with your colleagues and friends of the horticultural world in a relaxed atmosphere. 19:15 – Meet in the Lobby of Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones 19:30 – Dinner at La Canica *Not included in workshop ticket Monday, October 2, 2023 08:30 – 09:00 – Arrival & Registration 09:00 – 10:15 The Unitary Patent System in Europe Speakers: Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis, Houthoff The Unitary Patent System entered into force in June 2023, ten years after the original agreement was signed. The Unitary Patent Court has started its work, meaning that legal disputes relating to the new Unitary Patent will be heard by the Unified Patent Court (UPC). During this presentation, Fleur will explain the importance of the Unitary Patent System for horticultural plant breeders. 10:15 – 10:45 – Networking Coffee Break 10:45 – 12:00 The Legal Treatment of Harvested Material Speakers: Isabel Pérez-Cabrero and Pedro Tent Alonso, Garrigues The session will explain the notion of “Harvested Material” in Plant Variety Rights law, analyzing the cumulative conditions imposed on the protection of Harvested Material under both UPOV 1991 and the EU Plant Variety Rights legislation. We will also carry out a practical analysis through the existing comparative case law on the subject and will discuss the impact of exhaustion on the cascade protection of Harvested Material. 12:00 – 13:15 – Networking lunch 13:15 – 14:30 Life after PVR: How to maintain Licensing Revenue post-PVR Speaker: Carolina Cordero di Vonzo, Baker McKenzie Developing new plant varieties involves huge investments in terms of time and resources. The protection granted by Plant Variety Rights will then last only a set period of time, which for your most successful varieties may seem short. In addition, PVR protection can be lost for a number of reasons. This seminar aims at illustrating ways to maintain a revenue stream after your variety is no longer protected as a PVR, looking at the most common licensing schemes and their limitations, as well as at alternative revenue sources and relevant case law. 14:30 – 15:00 – Networking Coffee Break 15:00 – 16:15 How to set up and handle an effective Customs Enforcement for PBRs Speakers: Alexandra Sapir, Grapa Varieties and Giacomo Moleri, Spheriens Avvocati Setting up an effective customs protection program is the first step in the effective enforcement of PBRs. Enforcing these rights before Customs requires particular knowledge of the legislation and of the local practices. In the panel, we will discuss the issue from the point of view of both an IP owner and a counsel, with practical pieces of advice and suggestions taken from real-life cases. 16:15 – 16:45 – Networking Coffee Break 16:45 – 18:00 The road to digitalization: Insights for the movement of plants and plant products Speaker: Rose Souza Richards, ISF (Seed Health Manager) – online In this presentation, we’ll delve into the exciting and transformative journey of digitalization within the realm of plant and plant products movement, with a specific focus on the ePhyto system. We’ll explore key insights into how digital technologies, including ePhyto, are revolutionizing the way we manage, monitor, and optimize the movement of plants and plant products across various sectors. Throughout this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with digitalization, discovering innovative solutions, and emerging technologies like ePhyto that are shaping the international movement of plant and plant product. Official Media Partner of the CIOPORA Academy Madrid

Category: Ghent Workshop on IP 2018

Benjamin Rivoire

Hend Madhour, Ph.D.

Nicola Novaro

Nicola Novaro Attorney & owner at Law Firm Novaro, Italy

Ernst-Jan Louwers

Philippe de Jong

Nicola Novaro
Attorney & owner at Law Firm Novaro, Italy