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John Beatty: EPO changes planned for 2010

Richard Waterman, Syngenta's presentation: Obtaining and enforcing patents in emerging markets (Nordic IPR Forum 2009)

Robert Gray, Nokia’s presentation: Managing a High Tech Patent Portfolio (Global Patent Congress 2009)

Markku Ihonen, Kone Corporation’s presentation: Increasing the Value of Patent Portfolio by Balancing Costs with IP Revenue (Global Patent Congress 2009)

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Managing and Protecting your Patent Portfolio to Maxisimise Revenue and Balance Costs

The Nordic IPR Forum is the most renowned event for senior IP professionals who want to get the latest implemented strategies and to learn the current IP trends to be able to bring their IP strategies even further.

Bringing experts from the Nordic region, one of the most patent-intensive regions in Europe and selected key global companies, the Nordic IPR Forum brings together R&D intensive industries and experts to discuss both business patent portfolio management areas and crucial legal issues.

The seventh Nordic IPR Forum has been tailor made to bring you business critical solutions for you to respond to the market pressure. We have an innovative agenda which will give you new alternatives to streamline your IP costs, without loosing focus on opportunities to generate value from your intellectual assets.

Confirmed Speakers

  • Bavarian Nordic, Li Westerlund, Vice President Global IP
  • AstraZeneca, Göran Lerenius, Deputy General Counsel
  • Rockwool International A/S, Arne Kraglund, Department Manager Group Patents
  • European Patent Office, John Beatty, Raising the Bar Office Manager
  • Astex Therapeutics Ltd., Lyn Leaper, Senior Vice President of Intellectual Property
  • China Patent Agent (H.K.) Ltd., Dr. Ming Deng

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Testimonials

"Quality of speakers, experience, performance and content."
Giovanni Arca, Administrator Practice and Procedure, EPO

"Very nice and specific. Sharing a specific tool."
Poul Hoeg Andersen, Patent Engineer, Rockwool International A/S

"Interesting & informative speakers."
Simon Garrett, IPR Commercialisation Manager, BT Group Plc.

"Industry orientation. Very concrete 'hands-on' presentations."
Daniel Ljunggren, R&D Project and Patent, VSM Group AB

"Good speakers from different backgrounds."
Juliette Auvervy-Bennetot, IP Information Specialist, Laird Technologies AB

"Best feature: China issue & several cases by many speakers."
Matti Lammi, Patent Engineer, Raumaster Paper Oy/Paprotec Oy


Join us to learn from, amongst others:

  • Bavarian Nordic Inc. and AstraZeneca and legal experts to learn how manage litigation globally and in the US.
  • Nokia, STMicroelectronics and Shell on how to develop, implement and drive your R&D and patent portfolio further to drive IP & R&D value and capitalise on your patent portfolio
  • Martin Professionals A/S to get practical in-house insights to defend your IP in China
  • Microsoft and Rockwool International A/S on partnering with your business and driving IP awareness to link IP and business creation
  • Astex Therapeutics Ltd. and Airbus/EADs on freedom to operate and technology licensing initiatives from both a Small and Enterprise and multinational perspective.

New for 2010!

  • Informal panel discussions where you can gain different insights & engage with panellists, including an exciting panel between RPX and AST on Non-practicing Entities (NPEs, or sometimes referred as “Patent Trolls”)
  • Comprehensive selection of legal issues added to the business IP matters, such as EPO presentation on “Raising the Bar”, US & Chinese legal experts bringing international law issues.
  • Patent portfolio matters relating to IP standards brought by Nokia & STMicroelectronics

Benefits of Attending

  • Increase organisation synergy and IP awareness to achieve best results to your R&D projects.
  • Develop your IP valorisation strategies to turn your IPR into intellectual asset and eliminate excess IP.
  • Learn cost-effective ways to protect & enforce your IP globally and to litigate in China & US
  • Close your technology gaps and minimise infringement risks by mapping your competitive landscape

Who attends?

Over the past seven years, an unsurpassed level of attendees have taken part in, and contributed to, the success of the Nordic IPR Forum.

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Our previous participants include Senior IP representatives from companies like:

AstraZeneca AB, Bang & Olufsen A/S, Outokumpu Technology Oyj, Bosch Rexroth Teknik AB, Elektra Instrument AB, Fortum Corporation, FOSS Analytical, Foundation for Finnish Inventions, Gambro AB, ITT Flygt AB, Kemira Oyj, Laird Technologies AB, Metso Paper, Inc., Outokumpu Technology Oyj, Saab Bofors Support AB, SCA Hygiene Products AB, Scania CV AB, Seco Tools AB, Tetra Pak, Uponor Group, Vattenfall AB, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Volvo Technology Corparation, Ericsson AB, BP plc, Nokia, Borealis Group, GN Store Nord A/S, Shell International B.V., GE Healthcare... as well as many others.