[Graduate-research-list] Summer Events - IPR

[Natalie Bradshaw]

> Dear All,
> 
> As a belated addition to the SGRS 2003 Spring Semester Programme, Dr.
> Jeremy Philpott, Marketing & Information Division, The UK  Patent Office
> will be visiting the University in June to present a session on
> Intellectual Property Rights.
> 
> This is a seminar lasting between 45 minutes and 2 hours, depending upon
> the depth of detail requested, and any particular focus (eg: recent
> changes in design law).  Each IP right is explained in terms of what it
> protects, how the right is acquired, how long the right lasts, and how
> important the right can be in a business context.  Typically the talk runs
> for one hour, followed by Q&A, though the audience are encouraged to leap
> in with questions during the presentation. 
> 
> Topics to include:
> Overview of Intellectual Property (IP)
> Patents
> Registered Designs
> Registered Trade Marks
> Copyright
> 
> This session will run from 2pm on the 24th June, venue to be confirmed
> (likely to be within Cottrell).
> 
> Students and staff are invited to attend. To book a place, please mail
> graduate-research at stir.ac.uk or call ext 6691 .
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Natalie.
> 
> Natalie Bradshaw
> Research Services Officer
> 
> Planning & Research Office, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
> 01786 466691
> natalie.bradshaw at stir.ac.uk
>