Webinars Sept 2020 – The CIOPORA ACADEMY

Category: Webinars Sept 2020

19/08/2020

Manabu Suzuki

Mr Manabu Suzuki joined the UPOV Office on June 1, 2020, as a Technical/Regional Officer (Asia). Mr Suzuki, a national of Japan, holds an M.S. degree in Agricultural Science. From 2000 to 2009, he worked as a Technical Officer in the Production Bureau of the …

10/08/2020

Kees van Ettekoven

Cornelis (Kees) van Ettekoven has been active in horticulture and Plant Variety Protection for over 45 years. Kees worked in various positions at Naktuinbouw, the Netherlands Inspection Service for Horticulture, consecutively serving as a Head of IT Department, the Registration and Documentation Department, and the …

10/08/2020

Chris Barnaby

Chris has been with the Plant Variety Rights Office of the IP Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) since 1991 and is currently group manager and NZ representative for several UPOV bodies. He has extensive expertise in Plant Variety Protection, DUS testing, plant taxonomy and variety denominations. At UPOV, Chris is a past chairman of the UPOV Technical Working Party for Fruit Crops, the UPOV Technical Working Party for Ornamentals and Forest Trees and the UPOV Technical Committee (2008 – 2010) and is currently the nominated chair again for UPOV Technical Working Party for Fruit Crops. Other IPONZ and UPOV activity include advisor to East Asian PVP technical programs and training initiatives. In addition to his positions at IPONZ and UPOV activity, Chris acted as Editor for the International Plant Propagators’ Society, New Zealand Region. Chris is a member of the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and the International Plant Propagators’ Society. He holds a Master Degree in Horticultural Science with Honours (1990).

10/08/2020

Leontino Rezende Taveira

Leontino Taveira is Head of Technical Affairs and Regional Development at UPOV. He works with policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean promoting accession to UPOV and assisting the implementation of the UPOV system. With a background in agriculture and plant breeding, he is in …

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 at WIPO as an XML expert and elaborated the first version of WIPO ST.96: Processing of Industrial Property information using XML.

Her last position before moving to UPOV was Business Analyst and Project Manager at NayaMed SA (a Medtronic startup). She was responsible for setting up machine-to-machine communication between different systems within the company.

The responsibilities of Hend include managing and coordinating the development of UPOV IT projects. She is the IT focal point for the UPOV PRISMA PBR application tool.

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