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Manchester hosts World Intellectual Property event

Manchester Central Library is holding an event which will give the region’s businesses an opportunity to meet some of the world’s leading figures in Intellectual Property (IP) administration.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) seminar at Manchester Central Library is set for Wednesday 8 October, running between 9:00am and 2:30pm.

The one-off event is one of just three to be held in the UK this month.

Senior representatives from WIPO will lead an interactive programme of discussions on the international protection of IP rights and the latest developments in global IP systems.

The half-day event will provide an introduction to WIPO services and initiatives, including international systems for the protection of IP rights, alternative dispute resolution and infrastructure for the exchange of IP information.

Representatives of the UK Intellectual Property Office and local business will also take part in a discussion session.

Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, Councillor Rosa Battle, said: “This is a rare opportunity for anyone looking to take their business overseas.

“We are committed to giving the best possible information to local entrepreneurs and will continue to work with our partners, such as the British Library, to host valuable events such as this.”

For full details, contact wiposeminars@ipo.gov.uk with subject heading ‘WIPO Seminar Registration – Manchester’, providing a contact email address and phone number.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .