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Conferences, webinars
On March 2, Legal and Business Research Foundation (FIDE) and Transatlantic Intellectual Property Academy (TIPSA) will hold the 10th Global Digital Encounter, this time dedicated to “Fostering a Dynamic IP System Based on Sustainable Development Goals”. Prof. Edward Kwakwa (WIPO) and Prof. Peter Yu (Texas A&M University) will speak at the event. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required, here.
On March 12, the UIC John Marshall Law School is organizing a conference, “Intersections in Intellectual Property: Trends, Policies, and Strategies”. The conference’s programme and relevant details can be found here. IPKat readers enjoy a 20% discount, using the code IPKat2021.
On April 19 and 20, the University of Szeged and the Pázmány Péter Catholic School will co-host the 5th annual Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights in Szeged. This time, the event will be held online and participation is free of charge. Keynote speakers include AG Maciej Szpunar, talking on the Tom Kabinet ruling, and Estelle Derclaye (University of Nottingham) discussing the role of the CJEU in Shaping EU Copyright Law. For the full agenda and registration check here.
Vacancies
WIPO has announced several vacancies for fellowships in the translation division. Application deadline is March 16, 2021. All relevant information is found here.
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