Events and Seminars

The Abolition of Ex Officio Refusal on Relative Grounds One Year On

The discussion will focus on the effect of the abolition of ex officio refusal of UK trade mark applications by the UK-IPO, and the new process of notification and opt in for Community Trade Mark proprietors, with a perspective from UK-IPO, industry, and private practice.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008
Time: Registration: 4.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Session: 5.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Drinks & canapés: 6.30 p.m.

Location:  Mayer Brown International LLP

Guest Speakers:
Mr. Allan James, UK Intellectual Property Office Katrina Burchell, Unilever P.L.C Mark Hickey, Murgitroyd & Company

Moderators:
Katrina Burchell, Unilever (London)
Mary Bagnall, Mayer Brown International LLP (London)

Fee: This roundtable is free of charge.

Registration and Information:
To participate in this roundtable, you may register by fax, mail or e-mail to:

By mail:
Mayer Brown International LLP
11 Pilgrim St
London EC4V 6RW
United Kingdom
By e-mail: to Lorraine Kevany
By fax: +44 (0) 20 7782 8999