13th Open Forum - Rome 2011 - Presentations

Rome Working Programme

1 Privilege: Is it necessary? What have we been fighting for?

2.1/2.2 Electronic disclosures as source of: prior art and infringement

2.3 Business software and office systems: how do you run an IP practice efficiently in the e‐age

3.1 Requirements for obtaining grant and infringement ‐ are they balanced in US, EP and JP

3.2 Search Engine Keywords –Google and Beyond

3.3 Start up companies, alternative fee arrangements: how can we help them?

4.1 Patent disclosure: meeting expectations

4.2 Register clogging and goods/services designation: US versus the European model

4.3 IP Audits and managing intellectual assets: opportunities for the profession

5. Standards and professionalism: conflicts of interest, ethical walls and PI Insurance ‐why is it important for FICPI?

6.1 Filing and prosecution strategies: PPH et al

6.2 The overall functioning of the trade mark system in Europe. The Max Planck Institute study and the European Commission proposals

6.3 Social networks and marketing in the e‐age: is there any value in them for us?

7.1 Damages/compensation for patent infringement: Does the patent system currently deliver appropriate protection for the patentee?

7.2 Design Rights: When Designs are Valid in Some Regions and Not in Others

7.3 Incentive schemes: do they really improve performance?

8. How will the USPTO implement patent law reform?