Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP108 Mediation of IP Disputes [OPEN FOR REGISTRATION]

12 Oct 2023

0.5 days, 2.5 hours in total

The seminar is part of the IP Manager Scheme PLUS training programme which is intended to enhance the participants’ understanding of and promote the advantages of using mediation in resolving intellectual property (IP) related disputes.

CPD:

Lecture I

12 Oct 2023 (Thur)

14:30-15:45

Face-to-face

Topic: IP disputes mediation and practical tips

  • Various types of IP disputes
  • Mediation as a means of dispute resolution
  • Advantages and considerations of choosing mediation for resolving IP disputes
  • Enforcement of mediation settlement agreement etc.
  • Q & A

Speaker: Mr. Anthony Tong
                 Ex-Deputy Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal of the Hong Kong SAR

                Government

Lecture II

12 Oct 2023 (Thur)

16:00-17:00

Face-to-face

Topic: IP mediation in the Mainland

  • Cross border disputes on IP matters and their handling
  • Consideration and procedures of using mediation in resolving such disputes
  • Q & A

Speaker: Dr. Francis Law
                 President of HKMC and Chairman of IDRRMI

Lecture III

12 Oct 2023 (Thur)

17:00-17:15

Face-to-face

Topic: Mediate First Pledge

  • The efforts of DoJ in promoting mediation
  • Introduction of the “Mediate First” Pledge

Speaker: Ms. Edith Tam
                 Senior Government Counsel, Department of Justice

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises, mediators

Course Structure

The 0.5-day course consists of 3 lectures, total 2.5 hours

Venue

Lecture Theatre, 7/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Course Format

Face-to-face

Language

Cantonese, supplemented with English terms

Award

Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course

Fee

Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $100 for non-members

Registration

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Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprises that have joined “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.

The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.

CPD

Applications of CPD accreditation for the training course will be made to the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Mediation Centre, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Hong Kong and Hong Kong Accreditation Association Limited.  Details will be announced upon confirmation.

Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance. 

Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380

Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk

Organisers:

Supporting Organisation:

Implementation Partner:
PEAK