Internal Market and Liberalisation: the Proposal for an EU Patent

Project Leader

Description
The focus of this seminar will be on the concept of an EU-wide patent, as first proposed in 2000 in the form of the Community Patent Regulation. In particular, the participants will be given an in-depth view of the (envisaged) status quo ante and post the introduction of this instrument, and the consequences this is likely to have for litigation in this area. This will also be compared with the experience of the Community Trade Mark and Community Design, as well the linked with the proposed Unified Patent Litigation System.

Methodology
A combination of presentations, discussions with participants and case studies.

Objective
This seminar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature and effect of the EU Patent, both theoretical and practical, and to encourage debate as to its probable ramifications.

Target Group
Judges, private practicing lawyers, national, international and EU officials who wish to learn more about the status and content and effects of the (proposed) Regulation establishing the EU Patent.

Language
The primary working language of this seminar will be English.

Hotel reservations
The European Institute of Public Administration has made a block booking at 6 hotels:

• Hotel Novotel Kirchberg****, Centre européen, Plateau de Kirchberg, at the rate of €145 (http://businesstravel.accorhotels.com/fr/reservation/bookings.shtml) Code client: SC000002048 – Contract No 308506). The hotel is located outside the city centre, within walking distance of the Jean Monnet Building. (Tel.: 43 77 68 51; Fax: 43 91 95, E-mail: H1930-RE2@accor.com or H1930-RE3@accor.com)
• NH Luxembourg***, Route de Trêves (Airport), 10 minutes from Kirchberg, at the rate of €105. Reservations can as well be made by email (book.luxembourg@nh-hotels.com), fax (+352 3489319413) or phone (+352 348931607), referring to the reference number 114 183 032. Free shuttle service between the hotel and Kirchberg.
• Hotel Parc Plaza****, at the rate of €143 (Reservation Code 246729)
• Hotel Parc Bellevue***, at the rate of €95 (Reservation Code 246713) – 5, avenue Marie-Thérèse, city center, 10 minutes from “Centre Aldringen”. (Tel.: 44 23 23 2323; Fax: 45 61 41 220; E-mail: reservation@goeres-group.com; www.goeres-group.com )
• Hotel Français***, Place d’Armes, right in the city centre, 2 minutes from “Centre Aldringen”, at the rate of €110 (Reservation code: G6700). (Tel.: 47 45 34; Fax: 46 42 74; Email: info@hotelfrancais.lu; www.hotelfrancais.lu)
• Hotel Simoncini***, 6 rue Notre Dame, close to Place d’Armes, right in the city centre, 2 minutes from “Centre Aldringen”, at the rate of € 125 (Reservation code: G6700 ). (Tel.: 47 45 34; Fax: 46 42 74; Email: simhotel@pt.lu, www.hotelsimoncini.lu )
• Hotel Melia****, 1 Park Dräi Eechelen (10 Rue Fort Thuengen), L-1499 Luxembourg, at the rate of €140 (Reservation code: EIPA) (Tel: +352 27333-1, Fax: + 352 27333-999, email: reservations.melia.luxembourg@solmelia.com, www.melialuxembourg.com)

Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please phone or fax the reservation department of the hotel at one of the above mentioned numbers and mention the before-mentioned reservation code. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that any optional bookings not confirmed one month before the seminar dates will automatically be cancelled by the hotels.

Luxembourg City has two main bus stations, one in the city centre called “Centre Aldringen” and one next to the railway station called “Air Terminus”. All buses, wherever they go, are passing through these two stations. Bus no 18, with departure every ten minutes, is going direction Kirchberg, stopping right in front of Hotel Novotel, which is within walking distance to all European Institutions as well as just around the corner from the Chambre des Métiers building.

Meals
Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.

Participation
The fee applicable to each activity is clearly indicated on the registration form. Unless stated differently on the registration form, the fee includes participation in the activity, lunches and beverages during the activity, documentation and participation in the reception/cocktail.

Travel and accommodation costs are at the expense of the participant or his/her administration.

Pre-payment of the fee is a condition for participation in an activity. Prior to the activity each participant will receive an invoice which can be paid by bank transfer or by credit card.

Registration
You may register through our website www.eipa.eu using the online registration form or by faxing or mailing the attached registration form duly completed.

Discounts

10% Special discount for civil servants
EIPA offers its members a discount of 10% of the registration fee for its open enrolment seminars and training courses. This discount is available to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s member countries.

20% Lot 8 discount for EU officials
Officials of EU Institutions, bodies and Agencies which have signed a framework contract under LOT 8 are entitled to a 20% discount.

50€ discount
For this seminar, EIPA Luxembourg offers a €50 discount for all registrations received and paid before 2nd September 2010. Please note that discounts cannot be accumulated. It is clearly stated on EIPA’s website for which seminars and training courses the reductions are offered. Full fees apply to all other seminars and training courses

For more information, please visit EIPA’s website: www.eipa.eu (FAQ – special discounts).

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.

Cancellation policy
EIPA reserves the right to cancel the seminar up to 2 weeks before the seminar starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc...).

For administrative reasons, a fee of € 150 will be charged for cancellations received after 07 October 2010. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants.

The mention of a speaker’s name in the programme does not commit EIPA. In the event that an announced speaker does not appear, EIPA will do its utmost to find a suitable replacement.