Hello,<br><br>Some of you might be interested by the following conference: <br><font size="2"></font><h1><font size="2">Conference: Tensions between Intellectual Property
Rights and the ICT standardisation process: reasons and remedies - 22
November 2010</font></h1>
<p>"Key ICT standards are perceived by
many as critical technology platforms with a strong public interest
dimension. However, concerns are voiced that Intellectual Property
Rights (IPRs) and their exclusivity potential, may hinder or prevent
standardisation.</p>
<p>The European Commission and the
European Patent Office (EPO) are organising a conference to address some
specific issues on patents and ICT standards: are today’s IPR features
still compatible with fast moving markets and the very complex
requirements of ICT standardisation in a global knowledge economy
environment? Where are problems that we can we fix?"</p>
<p>
<b>The event will take place in the Madou Tower, 1, Place Madou, B – 1210 Saint Josse Ten Noode.</b>
</p>The agenda and registration form can be found here: <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/ict/standards/extended/ict-ipr-conference_en.htm">http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/ict/standards/extended/ict-ipr-conference_en.htm</a><br>
<br>I will be attending :)<br><br>Best regards,<br><br>Jerry<br>