Events and Seminars

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE CONTACT JANE (0207 101 6090) AT THE ITMA OFFICE TO CHECK AVAILABILITY.

Following the success of our one day seminar in Birmingham last year, we are delighted to announce that registration is now open for this year’s

'MAXED OUT AND WALKING THE PLANCK'

AUTUMN SEMINAR

A European discussion of the Max Planck Review

The seminar attracts 6 IPReg CPD hours

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This year, for the first time, it will also be possbile to ATTEND ONLY THE NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION in the evening. 

More information on this can be found here.

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The seminar will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, close to the main railway station of New Street.  Birmingham is centrally located and easily accessible by rail and by air via direct flights into Birmingham International Airport.

We very much hope that many of you will attend the full day of talks followed by a drinks reception at the end of sessions. Seminar Registration is inclusive of a three-course lunch, as well as a closing drinks reception with wine and canapés. 

PROGRAMME

MAXED OUT AND WALKING THE PLANCK
The Max Planck Review – a European Discussion

• 10.00 – 10.10  Introduction
  Maggie Ramage, ITMA President
• 10.10 – 10.50  How the review was approached and its goal (length, size and shape of planck)
  Annette Kur, The Max Planck Institute, Germany
• 10.50 – 11.10 Tea & coffee
• 11.10 – 11.50 The view from a Brand Owner Perspective
  Dawn Franklin, Chairman of the AIM Trade Mark Committee, UK
• 11.50 – 12.30  Effect on the UK Profession and future practice points
  Imogen Wiseman, Cleveland, UK 
• 12.30 – 14.15  Three course lunch
• 14.15 – 15.45  Panel discussion – A selection of views from other EU member states
  Lead by Michael Edenborough QC, Serle Court, UK
  Arnaud Bos, Onel Trademarks, The Netherlands
  Patrick Boyle, Cabinet Plasseraud, France
  Henning Harte-Bavendamm, Harte-Bavendamm, Germany 
• 15.45 – 16.05  Tea & coffee
• 16.05 – 16.50  After the Review - Where are we now, and what is the Review going to do to us? Infringements matters and implications for enforcements proceedings
  The Rt. Hon Professor Sir Robin Jacob, UK 
  
• 16.50 – 17.00 Summary
  Catherine Wolfe, ITMA First Vice-President
  
• 17.00 – 18.30  Drinks reception

REGISTRATION

ITMA Members:  £216.00 (£180.00 + £36.00 VAT)
Non-Members: £252.00 (£210.00 + £42.00 VAT)

Registration can be made via the booking form attached plus ITMA Members are able to register online below.

CPD

6 IPReg CPD Hours
4.5 Bar Standards Board Hours
6 SRA CPD Hours (ref. WP/ITMA)
6 ILEX CPD Hours (ref. AS11)

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This event is kindly sponsored by Corsearch

ACCOMODATION

The Hyatt Regency Birmingham is a modern, luxury hotel in the centre of Birmingham The Institute has a small allocation of rooms for the nights of 28 and 29 September for those who wish to extend their stay in Birmingham.  At the time of printing this information, the hotel has offered a B&B rate of £189.00 inclusive of VAT for a double room with single occupancy per night, and £199.00 inclusive of VAT for a double room with double occupancy per night.

To book please call the hotel direct on 0044 (0)121 643 1234 ext. 4000 or email birmingham@hyatt.com, quoting ref: G-AMTI.  Calls made after 6pm GMT will be directed to a central reservation centre for the Hyatt Group and may result in the discounted rate not being offered as this system is not necessarily based in the UK.  Please note that the allocation will be released on 15 September 2011.

INSURANCE

We strongly recommend that all delegates take out appropriate comprehensive personal travel insurance.  Please note that not all insurance companies will cover the refund of conference fees.  In no circumstances will ITMA accept responsibility or be liable for any loss whatsoever.