PUBLIC LECTURE – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW (7 MARCH 2013)

The Anton Mostert Chair of Intellectual Property Law at the Faculty of Law will present its annual public lecture on 7 March 2013 with Professor Charles Gielen from Groningen University (Netherlands). The topic of Prof Gielen’s address is “APPLE v SAMSUNG – the design wars”. He will examine the significance of trademarks and registered designs for the proprietor’s global advertising strategy and the value of distinctive packaging and product design. The discussion will focus on the matter between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics in the USA. As a prominent IP practitioner of international renown, Prof Gielen was directly involved in the case and will present his views on the matter and its impact on intellectual property rights. To read more about Prof Gielen click here. 

Attendance is free. Limited seating available. Please RSVP before 28 February 2013 to book your seat. 

Date:               Thursday 7 March 2013

Time:               18:30 for 19:00

Duration:        50 minutes (refreshments to follow)

Place:              JC de Wet Hall, Faculty of Law, Corner of Victoria & Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch

RSVP:              Before 28 February 2013

Email: annettev@sun.ac.za

Call: 021 808 9371 (08:00-14:00)

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE CIP WEBSITE HERE.

TO DOWNLOAD THE INVITATION CLICK HERE.

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