Tag: IP for Plants

05/10/2021

CIOPORA Academy In-Person Workshop – April 25 in Cologne

Next CIOPORA Academy – In-Person workshop in Cologne, April 25 ! After almost two-year continuous growth as an online education program on Intellectual Property for plants and breeding technologies, the CIOPORA Academy is gearing up for our first in-person workshop since 2019. Join us on …

Events

06/07/2021

23/9/21 – Webinar 3. Online Infringement of PBR and Other IP Rights

The ciopora academy 3/2021: Online Infringement of PBR and other IP rights Date & Sessions Average session duration: ca. 75 min Session 1: Sept 23, 2021 – 9 am CEST Recommended for participants from Europe, Africa, Middle-East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand 8 am London 9 …

Events, Past webinars, Webinars

25/05/2020

2/07/2020 – Webinar “Basic Considerations on How to Set up a Club System”

July 2, 2020 – Webinar “Basic considerations on how to set up a club system”

Date & Sessions

Average session duration: 75 min

Session 1: July 2, 2020 - 10 AM CEST (Hamburg, Germany)

9 AM BST (London)
10 AM CEST (Hamburg) – Speaker’s time zone
11 AM IDT (Tel Aviv)
4 PM CST (Beijing)
6 PM AEST (Sydney)
8 PM NZST (Wellington)

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Session 2: July 2, 2020 - 6 PM CEST (Hamburg, Germany)

9 AM (San Francisco, CA)
12 PM (noon) (New York)
5 PM BST (London)
6 PM CEST (Hamburg) – Speaker’s time zone
7 PM (Tel Aviv)

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What will I learn?

Establishing a Uniform Marketing System (UMS) for a variety is a highly complex undertaking. The name “club variety” has given this type of marketing structure a dubious reputation. Consequently, it is often overlooked what advantages the combination of
different IP rights brings not only for breeders, but also for producers and consumers of the variety. After considering briefly the social and legal context, we analyse the practical and legal requirements for the implementation of an UMS. The webinar uses a fictitious fruit variety to discuss the basic considerations for setting up an UMS. We elaborate on the various conceivable contract structures and discuss the opportunities and risks related to a UMS. But above all, we look at the points that need to be clarified before the undertaking begins.

Meet the speaker

Thomas Leidereiter, LL.M.

Thomas Leidereiter

Attorney, Green Rights, Germany

Thomas Leidreiter is an attorney and the owner of Green Rights in Hamburg, Germany. With nearly two decades’ experience as a specialized IP lawyer, including 14 years at a major German law firm and five years at his own, he has extensive expertise covering Plant Variety Protection, trademarks, designs, copyright and competition law. Thomas advises clients on all aspects of IP protection for plant innovations, including the licensing and enforcement of IP rights. He has been involved in a number of major court cases dealing with fundamental PVR issues in the ornamental and fruit sector. Thomas is a member of INTA, the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR), CIOPORA and CIOPORA Germany. He is a regular speaker on IP topics with several associations and institutions.

Registration

REDUCED WEBINAR RATES: At the CIOPORA Academy, we are committed to providing accessible education offerings to the green sector. In view of the operational and financial constraints businesses and individuals around the globe may presently face, we have lowered our webinar rates from EUR 149.00 to EUR 99.00 (Member) and EUR 299.00 to EUR 199.00 (Guest). A further 15% reduction is offered in the Webinar Package, containing three webinars in June/July 2020.

SINGLE WEBINAR REGISTRATION: includes the CIOPORA Academy Webinar “Basic Considerations on How to Set up a Club System” only.

Opt for the single webinar registration at the following CIOPORA Member/Guest rates:

CIOPORA Member: EUR 99.00
Guest: EUR 199.00

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WEBINAR PACKAGE REGISTRATION: includes three CIOPORA Academy Webinars at a reduced rate. What is included?

June 18 – Webinar “Patents for Plant Innovations and Biological Deposit under the Budapest Treaty” – learn more
June 25 – Webinar “PBR in Argentina” – learn more
July 2 – Webinar “Basic Considerations on how to Set up a Club System”

CIOPORA Member Webinar Package: 249.00 EUR
Guest Webinar Package: 499.00 EUR

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Webinar user manual

For your convenience, we have compiled a Webinar User Manual to help you prepare for the webinar participation.

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Please download and read this document carefully prior to participation in the webinar.

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About the WEbinar program

In November 2019, the CIOPORA Academy education program on IP for plants was expanded with the distance learning offerings in form of Webinars. Each webinar is conducted in two sessions to cover all time zones, enabling participation from all locations worldwide.

All CIOPORA Academy Webinars are broadcasted live in Livestorm, an online webinar platform, which allows participation for registered persons via internet browser with no prior installation. Please see our User Manual for more information on the technical requirements.

Contact us

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to:

Katrin Huhnholz, the CIOPORA Academy Program Manager

katrin.huhnholz@ciopora.org

“The CIOPORA workshop held in August 2019 in St. Charles/Chicago was a great opportunity to meet with companies active in asexually propagated plants and discuss common challenges in the protection of our crops. The topics were timely and relevant. The session on UPOV, Breeder’s Exemption, and U.S. Plant Patent Law was particularly interesting, as it provided real-life examples of the cross-border legal scenarios. Thanks to the CIOPORA team for always putting together a thoughtful and well-run program"

Amy Martin

Director Legal Affairs at Driscoll’s, Inc.

"CIOPORA Academy workshop was a great opportunity to learn varying perspectives on plant IP. All topics presented had value as they pertain to my daily work; however, I was particularly interested in the topics on Utility Patents and Plant Variety Protection (PVP) for asexually reproduced plants. Both speakers provided in-depth analysis of the different scope of protections under these two systems. The comfortable atmosphere of the workshops at the Hotel Baker was a wonderful location to network with like-minded colleagues."

Jim R. Holm

Licensing Associate at Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.

Past webinars, Webinars

25/05/2020

25/06/2020 – Webinar “Plant Breeders’ Rights in Argentina”

June 25, 2020 – Webinar “Plant Breeders’ Rights in Argentina” Date & Sessions Average session duration: 75 min Session 1: June 25, 2020 – 10 AM ART (Buenos Aires, Argentina) 9 AM EDT (New York)10 AM ART (Buenos Aires) – Speaker’s time zone2 PM …

Past webinars, Webinars

18/11/2019

20/04/2020 – Marrakesh Workshop on IP for Plants

Workshop Designed specifically for players of the green business, the Marrakesh Workshop on Intellectual Property protection for plants will take place on April 20/2020, the first day of the CIOPORA Annual General Meeting 2020 in Marrakesh, Morocco. Registration When? April 20, 09:00 – 18:00 On …

Events, Workshops

07/05/2019

4-5/11/2019 – Amsterdam Workshop on IP for Plants

Workshop

Designed specifically for breeders of ornamental plants, the first edition of our Amsterdam Workshop on Intellectual Property protection for plants will take place one day prior to IFTF 2019 on November 4 – 5, 2019.

Workshop

Past workshops, Workshops

07/05/2019

20-21/10/2019 – Madrid Workshop on IP for Plants

Workshop: The 3d edition of the Madrid Workshop on IP for Plants will take place one day prior to the Fruit Attraction Madrid on October 21, 2019. The networking dinner is scheduled on October 20. When? Networking Dinner – October 20, 2019 Workshop – October …

Past workshops, Workshops

07/05/2019

15-16/08/2019 – Chicago/St. Charles Workshop on IP for Plants

Testimonials: [testimonial_rotator id=”1882″ format=”list” limit=”10″ paged=”1″ prev_next=”1″] Workshop: In August 2019, the CIOPORA Academy will return to the US with a two-day event including a full-day/five-module Workshop on IP for plants (Aug 15), the traditional networking event (Aug 15), and a business excursion at the …

Past workshops, Workshops

03/07/2018

1/04/2019 – Stellenbosch Workshop on IP for Plants

01/04/2019
Somerset West/Stellenbosch, South Africa

Impressions

April 1, Somerset West/Stellenbosch – with 45 participants, the AGM edition of the CIOPORA Academy in Stellenbosch, South Africa, became the best-attended workshop since the launch of the program by CIOPORA in 2016.

Past workshops, Workshops

07/06/2018

22/10/2018 – Madrid Workshop on IP for Plants, 2nd Edition

22/10/2018 Novotel Campo de las Naciones, Madrid, Spain Impressions: One day before the opening of the FruitAttraction 2018 on the outskirts of Madrid, the second edition of CIOPORA Academy Madrid opened its doors to plant breeders from ten countries on both sides of the big …

Past workshops, Workshops

The CIOPORA Academy Workshop in Alexandria (VA), USA

The ciopora academy 2023:IN-Person worKshop in Alexandria (VA), usa About This Event We are delighted to announce that The CIOPORA Academy is hosting a workshop in Alexandria, USA! This event is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical insights into the world of plant variety protection and intellectual property rights.The full-day in-person workshop will take place on April 17, 2023, during the CIOPORA Annual General Meeting (AGM) Week. It will feature experts from the field who will share their experiences and lead interactive discussions on a range of topics.Whether you’re an industry professional, academic, student or just interested in learning more about plant variety protection and IP rights, this workshop is for you!When and where?Monday, April 17, 20239:00 AM – 6:00 PM ESTVenue: The Alexandrian Old Town480 King Street, Alexandria, VA – 22314, UST: + 1 703-549-6080 | Website | Google Maps Accommodation:Book a room at The Alexandrian Old TownBook a room at Holiday Inn ExpressLearn more about CIOPORA AGM 2023 Registration for members and guests Sign up before: April 7, 2023. REGISTER here Important notice: Special Terms & Conditions apply to this event. This workshop is a part of the CIOPORA AGM Week program 2023 Workshop Speakers & program* * Subject to updates08:30 – 09:00 – Arrival & registration 09:00 – 10:15Importing plant material and national listings in ChinaSpeakers: Alanna Rennie & Andrew Sim, Baker McKenzieAndrew and Alanna will discuss practical and legal issues faced by breeders looking to import plant material into China for the purpose of DUS testing and commercialisation. Andrew and Alanna will also explore the variety recording and registration system in China which is a pre-condition to promoting certain varieties in China. They will also explore the added benefits of this system in the context of enforcement. 10:15 – 10:45 – Networking coffee break 10:45 – 12:00Enforcing Plant Breeders’ Rights in China – Case study and Practical ExperienceSpeaker: Heidi Jade, Zespri InternationalIn this practical session, you will learn about the opportunities and challenges of enforcing plant breeders’ rights in China. Heidi will share her experience of implementing an enforcement strategy in China and developing an all-of-business approach to enforcement. She will discuss some of the unique regulatory challenges Zespri encounters, being a company regulated by an Act of parliament and will highlight the balancing act between best-practice and practical realities. Heidi will provide recent insights into the enforcement of rights for the proprietary cultivar known as Zespri SunGold, following unauthorized propagation and sale of fruit in China. 12:00 – 13:30 – Networking lunch 13:30 – 14:45The Latest Amendment to Japanese PVP law – Application of UPOV Convention and Implications for Improving PVP enforcementSpeaker: Minori Hagiwara, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)Japan, one of the early members of UPOV 1991 Convention, has recently amended the PVP law, allowing PBR holders to restrict the area of cultivation of their protected varieties, enabling effective branding and regional agricultural competitiveness. This lecture will touch upon the challenges of PVP as well as the underlining interpretation of relevant UPOV articles leading to the amendment and invites attendants to consider the ways in which UPOV convention can be implemented in national legislation as well as what can further be improved. 14:45 – 15:15 – Networking Coffee Break 15:15 -16:30 How to control imports into the U.S. through IP Protection Speaker: Travis Bliss & Stephany Small, Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel We now live in a global economy where goods can pass across territorial borders at unprecedented speed. This presents many great opportunities for horticulture companies but also presents challenges as a company must know how to effectively control imports into the U.S. or they risk losing a huge revenue stream from those U.S. sales. This is further exacerbated when the material that can be imported is not just whole plants, but also plant parts, such as cut flowers or fruit. This presentation will discuss the types of import protections that can be achieved through U.S. plant patent, utility patent, PVP, and trademark protections from the standpoint of whole plants, harvested material, and even downstream varieties (EDVs, F1s, etc.). It will also discuss the impact that IP exhaustion has on those protections and how appropriate license language can help to fill the gaps that the IP rights themselves leave. 16:30 – 16:45 – Networking Coffee Break 16:45 -18:00Navigating global commercialisation of new varietiesSpeaker: Emma Brown, The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food ResearchPlant & Food Research operates a wide variety of plant breeding programmes in the fruit, arable, and ornamental sectors with breeding programmes located both in Aotearoa New Zealand and offshore. We work together with commercialising partners around the world to commercialise the new varieties developed from our breeding programmes for the benefit of all parties involved in the value chain. Some of our most successful varieties include those that underpin the brands Wake®, Jazz™, Envy™, and SunGold™ Kiwifruit.In this session we will explore a range of factors that underpin the successful global commercialisation of new varieties and share some experiences of navigating the commercial valley of death through case studies.

Tag: IP for Plants

July 2, 2020 – Webinar “Basic considerations on how to set up a club system”

Date & Sessions

What will I learn?

Meet the speaker