Hi Folks, Thought you might be interested in this seminar on patents by "IP Australia" next Wednesday. I'll be attending and hopefully asking some questions relevant to our campaign. Ben ----------------------------- "Fighting the war on patents" IP Forum 16 November 2011 From the battle to capture the hearts and minds of smart-phone consumers, through to the emotive issue of gene patenting - "Fighting the war on patents" is the must attend event for 2011. Hear from industry leaders as they pour over these issues and offer insights into how the battlelines are forming across multiple sectors, as IP increasingly shapes the world we live in. The event features three guest speakers: * Mr Philip Noonan, Director General, IP Australia * Dr Trevor Davies, Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys * Dr Aaron Mitchell, Manager, South Australian Research & Development Institute Followed by a panel discussion and complimentary lunch. This free forum includes the opportunity for you to network with attorneys, lawyers, industry representatives and members of IP Australia's Executive. When: 11:15am - 02:00pm Wednesday 16 November 2011 Where: Melbourne Marriott Hotel Cnr Exhibition & Lonsdale Streets Melbourne VIC 3000 Cost: The event is free to attend but registration is essential as places are limited How to register: Please RSVP by Friday 11 November 2011 to Customer.engagement@ipaustralia.gov.au mailto:Customer.engagement@ipaustralia.gov.au