FICPI News // Countdown to FICPI Korea Symposium
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One month to go until the 2025 FICPI Korea Symposium!
We are delighted that so many of you will join us at this exciting event!
Join expert speakers from Korea and around the world as they share insights across three dynamic strands: substantive practice, IP practice management, and enforcement.
Distinguished senior IP attorneys will be joined by in-house specialists from leading businesses, offering a global perspective on key industry topics.
Enjoy three unforgettable social events: Welcome Night, Korean Night, and the Gala Dinner—perfect for networking and cultural immersion!
Available packages
*Full Symposium pass
*Accompanying person’s pass
*Day pass
Pay by credit card or wire transfer
NB: Ticket prices increase on 16 March
Book via: https://www.ficpiks2025.org/
SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Practice Topic 2:
A common denominator in trade mark and design?
Can the same subject matter be registered as both a trade mark and a design? What are the benefits, challenges, and strategic considerations of dual protection?
This session will examine the global landscape for alternative or parallel registration, assessing the value and necessity of protecting industrial designs as trade marks.
Experts will provide insights into eligibility requirements across major jurisdictions, cross-border comparisons, and practical approaches to leveraging dual protection.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of emerging trends, including industrial designs in digital spaces, the impact of mass production, and IP management in export-driven economies—essential knowledge for navigating the future of design and brand protection.
Moderator, Mr. Swarup Kumar (Managing Partner, Kumar & Sardana Associates (KSA) ) (IN) will be joined by our panellists:
Welcome to our new members from Asia, admitted in February 2025