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Program

WIPO-CRUI Training Program on Intellectual Property and Management of Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Universities, Spin-Offs and Research Centers

Rome, March 27 and 28, 2006

Monday, March 27, 2006
09.00 – 10.00 Registration
10.00 – 10.30 Opening Ceremony addressed by:
 
  • Patrizio Bianchi, Rector, Conference of the Italian University Rectors, Rome
  • The Representative of the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva
  • Ambassador Ronald Spogli, Ambassador of the United States of America, Rome
  • Mrs. Maria Ludovica Agrò, Director, Representative of the Italian IP Office (UIBM), Rome
  • Mrs. Simona Marzetti, Director, Direction for Transfer of Knowledge and Innovation, Institute for Industrial Promotion (IPI), Rome
10.30 – 11.30 Theme I:  University Research, Innovation and Start-Ups: the Key to Economic Growth
  Speakers:
  • [to be decided] The Council on Competitiveness
  • Mr. Michael Eldredge, former Chief Executive, Stanford Networking Research Center, Stanford
  • Mr. William Achtmeyer, Chairman and Managing Director of Parthenon

Discussion
11.30 – 12.00 Coffee Break
12.00 – 13.00 Theme II:  Intellectual Property Serving Innovators in supporting SMEs, Universities, Spin-Offs and Research Centers
 

Speakers:

  • Mr. Riccardo Barberi, University of Reggio Calabria
  • Ms. Silvia Grandi, Manager, IP Division, Direction for Innovation and Technology Transfer, Institute for Industrial Promotion (IPI), Rome

Discussion
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 Theme III:  Protecting New and Innovative Business Ideas: Trade Secret, Patent, Utility Models; National, Regional and International Scenario
 

Speaker:

  • Mr. Giovani De Sanctis, Technical Coordinator, Italian IP Office (UIBM), Rome

Discussion
 15.00 - 16.00 Theme IV:  The Importance of Using Patent Information; How and Where to find the Right Information
 

Speakers:

  • Mr. Nigel S. Clarke, Esp@cenet Marketing and Promotion, European Patent Office (EPO), Vienna *
  • Mr. Ed White, Global Sales Consultant, Thomson Scientific, London

Discussion
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee Break
16.30 – 17.30 Theme V:  From Invention to Patent, Patent as Tool for Business Success; Case Studies
  Speaker:
  • Mr. Marco Marzano de Marinis, Associate Legal Officer, SMEs Division, WIPO, Geneva
  • Mrs. Fabiola Massa, Researcher, Technology Transfer Office, University of Tor Vergata, Rome
  • Mr. Riccardo Barberi

Discussion

 

Tuesday, March 28, 2006
9.00 – 10.00 Theme VI: Innovation can be more than a patent - an Introduction to Trademarks and Industrial Designs, National, Regional and International Approach
 

Speaker:

  • Mr. Massimiliano Granieri, Head, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, Torino Wireless Foundation, Turin

Discussion
10.00 – 11.00 Theme VII:  IP Valuation
  Speaker:
  • Mr. Kelvin King, Expert, Valuation Consulting, London *

Discussion
11.00 – 11.30 Coffee Break
11.30 – 12.30 Theme VIII:  Negotiating Technology License Agreements
 

Speakers:

  • Mr. Kelvin King *
  • Mr. Giuseppe Conti, Deputy Director, TTO, Politecnico di Milano, Milan

Discussion
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.00 Theme IX:  Use of IP Assets as a Tool for Accessing Financing Designs
 

Speakers:

  • Mr. Luigi Amati, CEO, Meta Group, Terni
  • Mr. Paolo Anselmo, President, Italian Business Angel Network (IBAN), Aoste

Discussion
15.00 – 16.00 Theme X: Developing an IP Strategy and Integrating IP in your Business Plans, Marketing and Export Strategies
  Speaker:
  • Mr. Giuseppe Conti
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee Break
16.30 Closing Ceremony
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