ECTA 32 nd Annual Conference

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1 ECTA 32 nd Annual Conference Paul Maier Director EU Observatory on infringements of IPR Bucharest, June 2013

2 Legal basis Art. 7 Regulation 386/2012 Annual Work Programme Submitted to AB for information

3 Process I -Wide consultation among Stakeholders Over 80 responses II-Draft Work Programme Observatory Plenary Revised draft

4 Projects

5 IP Contribution Basic questions to be answered How many people are employed in IP-intensive industries, directly and indirectly? How much value-added (GDP) is created in those industries?

6 IP Contribution In US 27.7 % of all jobs in the economy 34.8 % of U.S. GDP In Europe? IP impact study

7 Citizens perceptions Basic questions to be answered What is the state of awareness and understanding of IP among citizens? What messages could be more effective to convince citizens of the importance of IP protection? Is the situation the same in all MS?

8 Common platforms Observatory web page Repository of awareness campaigns Library of studies and research on topics linked to IP Knowledge platform for enforcers

9 Exchange data and information Develop systems to exchange data and information Define model(s) for measuring the scale of IP infringements

10 Enforcement database What? Interoperable electronic tool enabling exchange of information between right owners and enforcement authorities Why? Sharpen enforcement authorities fight against counterfeiting Enable IPR owners to contribute to the defence of their rights Enhance IP protection

11 Database to support data collection What? Electronic tool for collection and exploitation of seizures figures (all enforcement related authorities) Why? Define standards Ease input of information Enable reporting and forecasting

12 Building competences in IP enforcement Design training sessions in collaboration with law enforcement organisations Joint Interpol training for police trainers Joint Europol and business sector training for police and customs Joint Europol and Eurojust training for police, customs and judiciary

13 Building competences in IP enforcement Identify and address needs Study on needs for competences and skills in enforcement in the EU Build multiannual training programme

14 Guiding Principles Active stakeholder participation Project-based activities CF and CP method Avoid duplications Seek synergies with activities/projects at national, EU and International level

15 Network Member States Commission and European Parliament EU and International organisations Private sector associations Consumers and civil society

16 ACADEMY PROJECTS: Academy Learning Portal (OALP) Tutorials and elearning content Digitalization of Content project Knowledge Repository Case Law Database Judges Forum

17 ACADEMY IP SEMINARS: 2 Mini IP Seminars (2 days) from Alicante through webinars 2 IP Seminars (1 week for CTMs and 3 days for RCDs) in Alicante Regional IP Seminars (2 days) in French, English, Spanish, Italian and German IP Summer School (1 week) in Alicante

18 ACADEMY TRAINING OFFERS: Short IP trainings (2 hours) are offered through webinars broadcasted live from Alicante. Short IP trainings will be recorded on our platform as much as possible. -INTA Day will also be proposed as a webinar. Other trainings in Alicante: Train the Trainer, Mediation,

19 ACADEMY JUDGES SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIUM: Every year, the Academy organises judges seminars Every two years, a judges symposium is also organised. The objectives behind the judges network are the promotion of the exchange of knowledge and information among the judges of the different Member States and the facilitating of cooperation between different CTM and RCD courts.

20 ACADEMY EXTERNAL EVENTS FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY Webinar on IP rights Train the Trainer essentials Webinar on Trade marks Train the Trainer on Cooperation Tools Webinar on CTMs (I) IP Webinar on Selected Groups of Opposition (Art. 8(1) (b) and 8 (5)) and Proof of Use Judges Seminar on Indemnification Webinar on CTMs (II) Webinar on Designs Train the Trainer advanced Train the Trainer- How to coach Webinar on Enforcement of IP rights JULY SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 30 th Sept NOVEMBER Judges Criminal Seminar JUNE Train the Trainer on Cooperation Tools Judges Seminar on Internet issues DECEMBER IP Summer School Train the Trainer essentials Joint Seminar /EPO/DPMA: Manage your IP Office communication at public fairs. Regional Seminar in English INTA Day Mediation training Accreditation in Mediation Train the Trainer - essentials IP Seminar on Trademarks Train the Trainer on Cooperation Tools Judges Symposium Train the Trainer advanced Train the Trainer- How to coach Regional Seminar in German IP Seminar on Designs 2 nd Judges Seminar on Internet issues 4-5 IP Webinar on Latest Developments on Absolute Grounds (Including PGIs) Munich TBC TBC

21 CONTACT US: (+ 34) (switchboard) (+ 34) / 8646 (Observatory Operations) (+ 34) (main fax) Observatory@oami.europa.eu e-businesshelp@oami.europa.eu twitter/oamitweets youtube/oamitubes Thank You