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European Trademarks Summit 2012

Invaluable insight and unique coverage of the hottest issues in Trademarks this year

IBC Legal’s European Trademarks Summit is shaping up to be an intriguing and timely platform for discussion of some of the most pressing and exciting developments currently facing those working in trade marks.

  • Meet the unbeatable array of leading experts  to identify optimal practices to protect your trademarks
  • Learn about key regulatory developments and how this affects your brand
  • Hear about success stories and strategies to best manage and resolve your trademarks disputes
  • Network and share experiences with leading experts in trademarks.
  • In addition to presentations, panel discussions, and luncheon roundtable discussions, you’ll have access to unparalleled networking during  the one-on-one special Speed Networking Session!

View the latest programme for European Trademarks Conference 2012 here now!

European Trademarks Summit 2012 Highlights Include:



Trademark Protection on Social Media Sites, e-Commerce and Search Engines & Liability of Internet Service Providers


Remedies for Infringement - Developments



Trademark Licensing:  Global Brands Case Studies

Trademarks Portfolio and Agent Consolidation

Enforcement Strategies & Pitfalls Emerging from Seniority Claims and Older National Trademarks Termination


Use and Overuse of the Community Trademark System - Whom Does it Serve and How Well?




Pre-Conference In-Depth Workshops - 2nd July 2012

A) Valuation of Trademark Damages: The New Standards Lawyers and Negotiators Need to Know

  • Introduction to damage calculations for the non-expert
  • The new (2011) developments in valuation standards: calculating damages according to the 2004/48/CE Directive provisions 
  • Damage valuations according to international standards
  • Avoid classic mistakes
  • Case studies
 B) Protecting Your Trademark in Cyberspace: Practical and Effective Strategies 
  • Examining legal issues arising from use of brands on social media
  • Sharing practical tips on dealing with social media issues
  • Search engine policies on adwords/ keywords
  • Considering adword/ keyword liability in the light of recent case-law
  • Case studies to apply the principles to practical
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European Trademarks Summit 20+ Expert Speakers Including:

European Trademarks Summit 20+ Expert Speakers Including:

Dirk Crass Researcher ZEW CENTRE FOR EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH, MANNHEIM

Michael Skrein Senior Partner REED SMITH

Myrtha Hurtado Rivas Global Head Trademarks, Domain Names & Copyright NOVARTIS PHARMA AG

Ralph Pethke Deputy Director International Cooperation and Legal Affairs Department OHIM

Vera Tsekeris Director, Motorola Trademark Licensing MOTOROLA MOBILITY INC.

David Latham Partner HOGAN LOVELLS

Peter Brownlow Partner BIRD & BIRD LLP

Jarosław Kulikowski Managing Partner; Council and Management Committee KULIKOWSKA & KULIKOWSKI; ECTA


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What did previous European Trademarks Summit delegates have to say

"It's like a masters in IP law: You come with a lot of knowledge but they still force you to re-think what you know and refresh your knowledge"
Delegate, 2008
law FirmReLaw, Lithuania
"Very informative and interesting: The topics were relevant and speakers were great!"
A. Van Den Berg
Associate and Trade Mark PractitionerNovellie, Verardi & Mitchell