41st World Intellectual Property Congress A Resounding Success

Business Wire, Sept 26, 2008

Boston Perspectives

The Boston Organizing Committee, under the direction of Philip C. Swain (Foley Hoag LLP, Boston), developed a greatly expanded program of workshops, roundtable discussions, mock trials, panel discussions and unique social events, all designed to encourage learning, networking and interaction among the participants. "The Boston Congress offered a multi-faceted program designed to attract a wide spectrum of attendees with varied interests," said Swain. "From the enhanced program of workshops and roundtables to special events such as the "Women in IP Law" breakfast, attendees had a unique opportunity to meet with and learn from colleagues from around the world." The Boston Congress "also offered the intellectual property community an opportunity to attend special sessions with a timely message for all participants" said Swain. It included a panel discussion featuring the heads of the three main patent offices (European Patent Office; United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Japan Patent Office) and a judges' panel discussion featuring the top IP judges from seven major jurisdictions, who discussed topics of universal interest, such as the "inventive step" or "nonobviousness" requirement for patents. Attendees at the Boston Congress also enjoyed the opening ceremony at historic Faneuil Hall; an evening at the Boston Museum of Science; and a gala dinner with entertainment and dancing provided by the Boston Pops orchestra.

Destination Paris 2010

The 42nd World Intellectual Congress will be held in Paris, France on October 1-6, 2010. More information can be found at: www.aippi.org

About AIPPI

AIPPI is concerned with all types of intellectual property rights (including patents, trademarks, and copyrights). It is the oldest global intellectual property association, and has the respect and ear of governments and global organizations such as the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization. Since it was founded in 1897, AIPPI has been consulted (and still is) by decision makers worldwide on current intellectual property issues.