{"id":64222,"date":"2015-11-16T13:13:15","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T13:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=8f1981c1323754198c881ce9a2de7b38"},"modified":"2015-11-16T13:13:15","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T13:13:15","slug":"news-story-ipo-event-exploring-trade-marks-in-china-india-turkey-and-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=64222","title":{"rendered":"News story: IPO event: Exploring trade marks in China, India, Turkey and South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Exploring trade marks in China, India, Turkey and South Africa<\/h2>\n

You are invited to the IPO<\/abbr>\u2019s exciting seminar on trade marks in China, India, Turkey and South Africa on 27 November 2015 at the Intellectual Property Office in London. The event will run from 9am to midday and places will be limited. <\/p>\n

UK investment in trade marks reached \u00a314 billion, equal to approximately 0.9% of total UK GDP<\/abbr>. Companies understand the importance and benefits of effective trade mark protection. Those that file are on average 7% more productive than those that do not.<\/p>\n

International trading provides access to new revenue streams and China, India, Turkey and South Africa are major markets for international trade. The prominence of China in the global economy has changed markedly over the last 20 years. China is now the world\u2019s second largest economy. Similarly, India is projected to be the world\u2019s third largest economy by 2030. For example, last year the UK invested around \u00a32 billion in India, more than any other G20 country and more than Japan and the US combined. Turkey\u2019s significant economic growth, geographical position and rapidly expanding population offer significant opportunities for UK businesses. There are currently over 2,500 UK businesses operating in the country. South Africa is often described as the powerhouse of Africa. Annual bilateral trade with the UK is currently worth almost \u00a310 billion. With the most sophisticated and developed economy on the continent, good infrastructure, and an expanding middle class, it\u2019s the gateway to Africa for UK investors.<\/p>\n

To take advantage of international opportunities, UK companies must effectively manage their intellectual property rights.<\/p>\n

The UK Intellectual Property Office would like to invite you to the Exploring Trade Marks in China, India, Turkey and South Africa event in London. This event brings together businesses and legal professionals with experience in each market to discuss the legal frameworks, and practices and pitfalls, in Trade Mark registration and enforcement.<\/p>\n

This will be an excellent opportunity for delegates to pose their questions to the speakers in what will be a highly interactive session. There will also be a chance to continue the discussion with the speakers and network with other businesses during the event.<\/p>\n

Agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Timing<\/td>\nTopic<\/td>\nSpeaker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:10am to 9:20am<\/td>\nReception and networking<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:20am to 9:25am<\/td>\nOpening remarks from the UK IPO<\/abbr>\n<\/td>\nAndrew Davidson, Head of Global Cooperation and Development at the Intellectual Property Office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:25am to 9:30am<\/td>\nOpening remarks from the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA<\/abbr>)<\/td>\nCatherine Wolfe, Boult Wade Tennant, Immediate Past President of the ITMA<\/abbr>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:30am to 10:30am<\/td>\nTrade mark law and its impact on business in China , India, South Africa and Turkey<\/td>\nMr Richard Goddard, in-house Counsel at BP, Treasurer of ITMA<\/abbr><\/p>\n

Mr Sanjay Kapur, Potter Clarkson<\/p>\n

Mr Darren Olivier, Adams & Adams<\/p>\n

Mr Duncan Mee, Cerberus Trade mark & IP<\/abbr> Research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:30am to 11:30am<\/td>\nQ&A Session<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:30am to midday<\/td>\nClosing remarks and networking<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Location<\/h2>\n
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Intellectual Property Office
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4 Abbey Orchard Street
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London
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SW1P 2HT
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