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International Arbitration and Mediation for Intellectual Property Disputes Training Programme

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International Arbitration and Mediation for Intellectual Property Disputes Training Programme

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International Arbitration and Mediation for Intellectual Property Disputes Training Programme

Date & Time (Friday): 7, 14, 21 January 2022 | 3:00pm – 6:30pm (Hong Kong time)
Date & Time (Saturday): 8, 15, 22 January 2022 | 9:30am – 1:00pm (Hong Kong time)
Format: Hybrid
* FDRC, HKMAAL, Hong Kong Mediation Centre and Law Society of Hong Kong CPD points being applied for

The Training Programme Includes:
  • “Introduction of WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center”
  • “Legal Framework for Arbitration of Intellectual Property Disputes”
  • “Mediation of Intellectual Property Disputes and WIPO Mediation Rules”
  • “Types of Intellectual Properties Focusing on their Origins, Nature, Grant, Creation, Rights Conferred.  Mainly on Patents, Designs, Trademarks, Passing Off, Plant Variety, Trade Secret and Confidential Information”
  • “Continuation on Types of Intellectual Properties” (Concept of drafting of patent claims and specifications from a litigation viewpoints)
  • “Domain Disputes Generally and Comparison of .com, .cn and .hk Rules”
  • “Types of Intellectual Property Disputes & Situation, Considerations of Parties in Arbitration and Mediations”
  • “The Arbitrability of Disputes over Intellectual Property Rights | Drafting of arbitration Clause | Privilege”
  • “Arbitration & Mediation of Intellectual Property disputes in the wider context of IP Trading | Enforcement: Mainland & Hong Kong Mutual Arrangement & Assistance”
  • “Case Study from the viewpoints of Institution, Arbitrator and Parties’ Advocates”
  • “Continuation of Case Study”
  • “Commencement – Appointment of Arbitrators / Mediators – Conduct of Hearing | Language of Proceedings Under Different Institution Rules / Local legislation”
  • “Continuation”
Distinguished Speakers (TBC):
  • Ignacio de Castro, Director, IP Disputes & External Relations Division, WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center
  • Andrzej Gadkowski , Associate Legal Officer, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center
  • Chiara Accornero , Legal Officer, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center
  • Dandan Zhou, Legal Officer, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center
  • Derek Lau, Acting Assistant Director of Intellectual Property, The Government of the HKSAR
  • Professor Anselmo Reyes, International Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court
  • Professor Yun Zhao, Head of Department of Law, University of Hong Kong
  • Andrew Liao GBS SC JP, Barrister at law
  • Anton Blijlevens , Principal, AJ Park Law Limited
  • Douglas Clark, Principal, Global Head of Dispute Resolution, Rouse
  • Christine Kang, Partner, Partner, Hughs Hubbard & Reed
  • David Perkins, Independent Arbitrator/Mediator
  • C.K. Kwong, JP. President, HKIArb; Senior Partner, SFKS CK Kwong, Solicitors
  • Anthony Tong, Senior and Managing Partner, Robin Bridge & John Liu
Who Should Join the Training Programme?
  • Lawyers;
  • Arbitrators
  • Mediators
  • Individual from legal sector / ADR sector

*Applicant must be a Hong Kong citizen

Benefits of the Training Programme:
  • Specialized in legal training in arbitration and mediation for Intellectual Property
  • Learn from experienced and renowned practitioner, academicians and professionals
  • Candidates are eligible to apply for the HKIArb’s Associate membership after the completion of the training programme
  • Continued legal education: FDRC, HKMAAL, Hong Kong Mediation Centre and The Law Society of Hong Kong CPD points being