On February 29, 2020, the 8th Annual MIPLC Alumni Conference on Intellectual Property and Competition Law brought together a global community of experts and enthusiasts. Jointly organized by the MIPLC and "Friends of the MIPLC e.V.," this dynamic event featured ten distinguished speakers representing nine nations and seven MIPLC classes. They shared cutting-edge research and valuable insights into IP, competition law, and related fields.
Explore this page for detailed speaker profiles, presentation abstracts, 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.
Discover the speakers who contributed to the 9th MIPLC Alumni Conference. Click on each name to access their detailed profiles and abstracts of their presentations, highlighting their expertise, affiliations, and insightful topics.
Florica Rus (Class of 2015/16), Bomhard IP, Alicante, Spain:
Shape Marks - From Past Decisions to Gömböc. What's Next?
Dr. Nuno Sousa e Silva (Class of 2012/13), Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal:
Determining the Proper Scope of Unfair Competition
Dr. Magdalena Kolasa (Class of 2010/11), Munich, Germany:
Cocktails on the Rocks: The Challenges of Enforcing Trade Secrets Against Former Employees
Vilhelm Schröder (Class of 2015/16), Roschier, Helsinki, Finland:
The Protection of Trade Secrets when Obtaining Evidence in Patent Litigation
Germán Johannsen (Class of 2016/17), Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, Munich, Germany:
EU-Merger Control & Big Data: On Data-specific Theories of Har
Preston Richard (Class of 2010/11), Bardehle Pagenberg, Munich, Germany:
An Additional Hurdle? How the Patentability of Simulation Method (G1/19) Could Impact Innovation in Emerging Technologies
Joel M. Gotkin (Class of 2010/11), Oliff PLC, St. Louis, Missouri, USA:
Abstract Guidance for Abstract Ideas: How 35 U.S.C. §101 Subject Matter Eligibility Has Evolved Post Alice and Tips for Strengthening Claims Directed to Computer-implemented Inventions
William Wortley (Class of 2014/15), Bird & Bird, London, United Kingdom:
Is the EU's New Text and Data Mining Exception Everything It's Cracked up to be?
Dr. João Pedro Quintais (Class of 2010/11), University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands:
How to License Article 17? Exploring the Implementation Options for the New EU Rules on Content-Sharing Platforms
Marina Hurtado Cruz (Class of 2008/09), Baker McKenzie, Mexico City, Mexico:
Examining the Intersection of Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources in Mexico and in the Americas
Dr. Eliamani Isaya Laltaika (Class of 2006/07), Monduli Institute of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives MITEC, Monduli, Tanzania:
Creativity and Innovation for Gender Empowerment: A Case Study of the Maasai
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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 refer to our Sponsorship Brochure or contact us.
Welcome to the Photo Gallery of the 8th 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 heartfelt thank you to our skilled photographer, Thomas Friedl of Friedl Photography, for immortalizing these special memories. Enjoy exploring the snapshots from this unforgettable event!
