On February 23, 2019, the 7th Annual MIPLC Alumni Conference on Intellectual Property and Competition Law took place, jointly organized by the MIPLC and “Friends of the MIPLC e.V.”
Ten speakers from ten nations and five MIPLC classes shared their research results and experience in IP, competition law, and related fields.
Explore this page for detailed speaker profiles, presentation abstracts and slides, a captivating photo gallery, and conference supporters. To learn more about past MIPLC Alumni Conferences, visit our Alumni Conference Page.
For detailed information about the event, please click the link below to access the full conference program, including session schedules, panel session topics, and panel chairs.
Learn about the speakers who contributed to the 7th MIPLC Alumni Conference. Click on each name to access their detailed profiles and abstracts of their presentations, highlighting their expertise, affiliations, and insightful topics.
Dr. João Pedro Quintais (Class of 2010/11), University of Amsterdam:
Blockchains, Smart Contracts and Copyright: Beyond the Hype
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Irina Shurmina (Class of 2014/15), Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Moscow:
Database Rights, Social Networks and Access to Publically Available Data: The Case of Vkontakte v. Double Data
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Mikołaj Rogowski (Class of 2014/15), Intel Deutschland GmbH, Munich:
The Significance of 'Socialistic Brands' within the Trademark System
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Ivan Stepanov (Class of 2015/16), Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, Munich:
Defining Intellectual Property Rights as an 'Investment' in International Investment Law: A Case for Economic Development
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Dr. Marco Lo Bue (Class of 2015/16), Office of Elisabeth Opie, Munich:
The Role of Standard Development Organizations in Preventing Competition Law Infringements
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Paramjeet Singh Berwal (2011/12), Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University:
Contemplating Intellectual Property Rights in the AI Future
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Eva Stanková (Class of 2015/16), University of Oxford:
Creativity and AI: Creativity in the Process or Creativity in the Result?
Marina Hurtado Cruz (Class of 2008/09), Baker McKenzie, Mexico:
Examining the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA): A Closer look at Patent Term Adjustment and Test Data Exclusivity
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Diego Ortega Sanabria (Class of 2015/16), Indecopi, Lima:
Chronicle of Compulsory Licenses Foretold: The Sofosbuvir Case in OECD Latin American Countries
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Eugenio Hoss (Class of 2010/11), Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal, Buenos Aires:
Barking Up the Wrong Tree? Public Health, Patents and TRIPS Flexibilities: The Case of Argentina
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The conference is jointly organized by MIPLC and “Friends of the MIPLC e.V.” We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors, which was made possible through their assistance. To explore sponsorship opportunities for future conferences, please contact us.
Welcome to the Photo Gallery of the 7th Annual MIPLC Alumni Conference and Evening Festivities!
Experience the vibrant energy of our conference once again through these captured moments. From insightful sessions and dynamic discussions to the delightful dinner celebration, every highlight is here. A special thank you to photographer, Thomas Friedl of Friedl Photography, for immortalizing these special memories.
Enjoy the pictures of this unforgettable event!
