The Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in collaboration with the EUIPO’s Academy, is hosting the much-anticipated fourth edition of the International IP Mediation Conference on the 19th and 20th of October 2023. This enlightening event will take place at the EUIPO’s headquarters in the picturesque city of Alicante, Spain, as well as online.
The IP Mediation Conference is a renowned platform that unites stakeholders committed to mediation and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms from all corners of the globe. Distinguished participants include representatives from IP offices, EU institutions, policy makers, lawyers, in-house counsels, IP practitioners, judges, leading mediation institutions, international industry sectors, small business owners, international IP users, and ADR training providers, and academia. Together, the intention is to explore the pragmatic and practical aspects of mediation as a powerful incentive for businesses and their legal counsels.
The conference program has been thoughtfully designed to foster engaging discussions, meaningful interactions, and valuable networking opportunities. The experts and practitioners will address four key aspects of mediation and other ADR mechanisms within the IP field, highlighting their critical role in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
Key Conference Highlights:
- Date: 19th and 20th October 2023
- Location: EUIPO Headquarters, Alicante, Spain (also available to attend virtually)
- Participants: Esteemed representatives from various sectors, including IP offices, EU institutions, lawyers, judges, small business owners, and academia.
- Deadline to register: 12 October 2023
- Social Connect: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
- The conference will be in English. Simultaneous interpreting into French, German, Italian and Spanish will be provided.
Ivana Ninčić Österle, IMI Executive Director, will be a speaker at the IP Mediation Conference. From her unique vantage point, Ivana will share invaluable insights on the latest mediation policy developments in Europe and beyond. Other distinguished speakers and panelists include: Omer Shapira, IMI Ethics Committee Chair, James South, member of IMI’s CMTP appraisal committee, IMI Honorary Board Member George Lim, Board Member Alya Ladjimi, Leonardo D’Urso, and IMI Certified Mediators such as Jeremy Lack, Mladen Vukmir and Dimitra Triantafyllou.
We are happy to offer discounted conference fees for IMI Certified and Qualified Mediators, as well as our dedicated volunteers, enabling them to be part of this prestigious gathering free of charge. For a limited number of in person and online seats, the EUIPO has enabled free access, i.e. 100% discount on the registration fee for the two-day hybrid conference. More information is available in the IMI/YMI Newsletter!
Ivana Ninčić Österle, IMI Executive Director
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourselves in the world of IP mediation, learn from leading experts, and engage in fruitful discussions that can shape the future of dispute resolution in the intellectual property domain. We encourage all our members and stakeholders to mark their calendars and join us in Alicante, or virtually, for this enriching experience.
We look forward to your active participation and the success of the 4th IP Mediation Conference 2023!
The International Mediation Institute is a proud member of the EUIPO ADR Stakeholders Advisory Board, contributing to important public policy developments, such as the Position Paper on Singapore Convention [available in: ES, EN, DE, FR, IT, HR, PT].
Ivana Ninčić Österle, IMI Executive Director
Stay tuned for further updates in the coming weeks. Let’s come together to create a more harmonious and effective IP landscape.
Mediation is an idea whose time has come. It is a reality for many. For many others, it is about to become a dream come true. Thank you very much The Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual property Office (EUIPO) and the EUIPO’s Academy for hosting the fourth edition of the international Intellectual Property (IP) Mediation Conference (19-20 October 2023 at the EUIPO’s headquarters in Alicante, Spain). The conference will be a thought-provoking event. Looking forward to be enlightened by its incredibly rich and diverse content.