THE PROGRAMME IN FULL
| TIME | DESCRIPTION | SPEAKERS |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00-10:05 | Opening Remarks | Gökçe İzgi Elia Sugrañes |
| 10:05-11:05 | Session 1: Trademarks Cancellation of trademarks due to non-use – including latest development in Turkish trademark practice |
Eleni Kokkini (M) Gülay Göksu Elif Betül Akın |
| 11:05-11:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:30-12:30 | Session 2: AI and Practice Management Reflections on AI use in the IP profession - which parts of the work may be handled by AI, and which parts will continue to require experience and human expertise in the near future |
Brett Slaney (M) Essenese Obhan Ezgi Baklacı Gülkokar |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30-14:30 | Session 3: Global Hot Topics (rapid fire) Series of rapid fire presentations on global hot topics – including some UPC topics |
MaryAnne Armstrong - US topic Mauro Eccetto – Long arm of UPC Daniel Alge – UPC Katsumori Iseki – Asian IP perspectives Richa Pandey - Gen AI and Copyright |
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Session 4: Patents Discussion on recent decisions of the Enlarged Board of Appeal, including FICPI Amicus Brief |
Christian Wende (M) Robert Watson Aydın Mutlu |
| 16:00-16:20 | FICPI Information Session | Sharon Crane |
| 16:20-16:30 | Closing Remarks | Uğur Aktekin |
| 16:30-17:30 |
Cocktail Reception Enjoy a relaxed end to the day at our cocktail reception — connect with fellow delegates and meet FICPI officers and members over drinks and conversation. |
(M) = Moderator