Anti-counterfeiting – Trends, Tips and the Challenges of Grey Markets
Counterfeiting is a worldwide phenomenon and has invaded almost every sector of the economy, including consumer products, electronic equipment and pharmaceuticals.
At this seminar, Marine Guillou will discuss the process for implementing a brand protection strategy in Australia, New Zealand and online. The seminar will cover a number of topics including:
- The latest trends in counterfeiting
- How to work with Customs in Australia and New Zealand
- Tips to enforce your trade marks on social media, auction sites and B2B platforms
- The limited courses of action against parallel importers
The duration of the seminar will be approximately 1 hour.
About the presenter:
Marine Guillou is an Associate of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick. Marine specialises in anti-counterfeiting programs, customs proceedings, training and trade mark infringement litigation. Marine gained valuable experience as an in-house lawyer for the French anti-counterfeiting group, Union Des Fabricants (Unifab) and as an anti-counterfeiting Area Manager with Société Bic. In 2015, Marine has been ranked as one of Australia’s top specialist experts in anti-counterfeiting in the World Trademark Review 1000.
Date: Thursday 14 May 2015
Time: 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start (Melbourne and Sydney)
11.45am for a 12.00pm start (Adelaide)
Location:
Melbourne Office – Level 23, 367 Collins Street
Sydney Office – Level 19, 133 Castlereagh Street
Adelaide Office – Level 5/75 Hindmarsh Square
RSVP: By Tuesday 12 May, to Victoria Wild at marketing@pof.com.au
A light lunch will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements.
This seminar is only open to POF clients and in-house practitioners.
Seminar attendees may be eligible to claim points towards their professional development/education. Please refer to your relevant guidelines for more information.