Agenda Public Conference
Protecting Innovation in Plant Breeding:
An Integrated IP Approach
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome by the CIOPORA President
Mrs. Wendy Cashmore
09:45 - 10:00
Welcome by the EUIPO Deputy Executive Director
Mr. Andrea di Carlo, EUIPO
10:00 - 10:30
Beyond PBR:
Patents in Modern Breeding
Prof Dr Joseph Straus, former Director of the Max-Planck-Institute for Innovation and Competition
11:00 - 11:30
NGTs, Regulatory Evolution & IP Implications
Ms. Sarah Evanega, Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF)
11:30 - 12:30
Panel Debate
“IPRs in Conversation: Lessons Across Rights and Sectors”
Moderator:
Mr. Viresh Ramburan, Sun World International
14:00 - 14:45
The Role of Trade Secrets in Protecting Breeding Know-How
Ms. Lorelei Garagancea, International Seed Federation (ISF)
14:45 - 15:30
Integrated IP Strategies for Breeding Companies
Ms. Ingrid Slangen &
Mr. Jordi Caballería, Selecta one
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16:00 - 17:00
Panel Debate “IP Enforcement in the E-Commerce World”
Moderator:
Mr. Waheed Mahomed,
Fall Creek