This conference covers advanced issues of legal protection of technology presented by speakers from patent offices, and industry and inventors. The programme include the following specific topics: This conference covers advanced issues of legal protection of technology presented by speakers from patent offices, and industry and inventors. The programme include the following specific topics: America Invents Act: Harmony with the Rest of the World?, IP Protection and IT-Pharmaceutical Industries in Emerging Markets, Negotiating Global Licensing Terms and Royalties: Impact of Cross-Border Infringement, Medical Ethics and Patent System, Ethical Issues in Patent Law between others interesting topics in the fields. Members of ATRIP are particularly invited to attend the anniversary academic conference (an invitation only workshop). The event will take place on July 27-28, 2012 in Seattle, United States of America.
