Attend INTA’s first educational program in India! In cooperation with CII (Confederation of Indian Industries)

The forum will allow participants to gain an international perspective on the Madrid Protocol as well as practical insights to filing an application. In addition, participants will be able to learn about INTA, the Madrid Protocol and the largest event for trademark professionals – the Annual Meeting! Lastly, participants will also be able to take back personal and professional knowledge on the Art of Networking through a special lunch time speaker, an expert in his field.

Limited Enrollment
Attendance for this program is limited to 100 participants to allow for meaningful and interactive discussion about issues that are most important to you. Early registration is highly recommended.Registration:

Rs.3000/- per Delegate
Enclosed is a Cheque /DD'sfor Rs.3,000/- drawn in favour of “Confederation of Indian Industry – New Delhi“ towards delegate fee.
 
Fax / Mail to :
Mr. C. Kamaraju
Confederation of Indian Industry
Andhra Pradesh Technology Development & Promotion Centre
1-11-252/9, Plot No: 7; Regal House, 2nd Floor,
Motilal Nehru Nagar
Begumpet, Hyderabad- 500 016.
Tel: 91-40-27765837
Fax: 91-40-27765836
Email: c.kamaraju@ciionline.org

AGENDA

9:30 AM: Registration

10:00 AM: Welcome / Introduction
(Mr. Shanker Annaswamy, Chairman CII National Committee of IP Owners and Mr. Gerhard Bauer, Vice President INTA)

Pre Lunch Session Moderator (Mr. Gerhard Bauer, Vice President INTA)

10:15 AM– 11:00 AM: Introduction to the Madrid System
(Mr. Alan Datri, WIPO)

11:00 AM– 11:45 AM: India’s Accession to Madrid Protocol & the Road Ahead
(Mr. V. Ravi, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, India)

11:45 AM– 12:00 PM: Tea Break

12:00 PM– 12:45 PM: Madrid Protocol & its Implications – A User’s Perspective
(Mr. Gerhard Bauer, Damiler AG)

Lunch Time session Moderator (Miss. Simran Daryanani, India Representative, INTA)

12:45 PM– 2:00 PM: Lunch Break

1:05 PM– 1:25 PM: Berlin – Germany’s Cultural City and Practical Information on Obtaining Visas to attend INTA’s 130th Annual Meeting
(Representative from the German Embassy)

1:25 PM – 1:55 PM: The Art of Networking
(Mr. Niiraj Shah, Business Networking International)

Post Lunch Session Moderator (Mr. Pravin Anand, Member INTA Board of Directors)

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Experience of Select Common Law Jurisdictions with Madrid Protocol (United Kingdom or Australia)
(Speakers: TBC)

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Coffee Break

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Foreign Filing Strategies for Indian Trademark Owners in the Light of Madrid Protocol
(Mr. Faisal Daudpota, Associate, Al Tamimi & Company)

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: How to Prepare and File a Madrid Protocol Application
(Mr. Pravin Anand, Partner, Anand & Anand)

Conclusion - 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Program Cancellations
INTA/CII will maintain a waiting list once the number of participants exceeds 100 and will replace any cancellations from that list on a first come first serve basis.

Membership
For further information about membership in the International Trademark Association, contact Simran Daryanani at +91-22-4002-0315 or visit the website at www.inta.org/go/membership