CANCELLED: Trademarks, Patents and Ethics Forum
Hear from leading trade mark and patent practitioners about the hottest issues while gaining your CPD points from in-depth presentations covering the latest cases, legislation, trends and best practices.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Chair: Paul Johns, Head of Dispute Resolution, Baldwins Intellectual Property
9.20am to 10.20am: Trade Mark Law: Case and Developments Your Clients Will Expect You to Know
Update and analysis of recent developments in trade mark law and key cases in New Zealand.
- New Zealand High Court and Court of Appeal decisions
- Key IPONZ decisions
- Recent developments at IPONZ Hearings Office
Presented by Sheana Wheeldon, Barrister, Quay Chambers
10.25am to 11.25am: Patent Law: Case Update and Other Recent Developments
Get caught up on recent and significant patent law cases that will have an impact on your clients and your practice.
Presented by Dr Andrew Baker, Director, Patent Attorney, Dentons
11.30am to 12.30pm: Ethics for Trade Mark and Patent Attorneys: Behaving Professionally, Ethically and in Compliance
- Practical scenarios, takeaways and guidance
- Recognising a conflict of interest and knowing how to deal with it
- Looking at ethical dilemmas overseas: How would we deal with these dilemmas in NZ?
Presented by Kate McHaffie, Principal, AJ Park Law
Learning Objectives
- Examine recent cases and developments in trade mark law
- Reflect on the latest cases in patent law
- Consider best practice to ensure you behave ethically and professionally