Cultural Evening at the Minato Mirai Hall

Last night we were captivated by an amazing show at the Minato Mirai Hall, a premier venue renowned for its acoustics and grandeur (recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage).

We watched the beautiful world of Kabuki, a classical Japanese dance-theatre, dating back to the 17th century. This enchanting evening was a unique blend of tradition, artistry, and cultural immersion.

Pharma Session Re-cap

The Pharma Sessions offered some excellent topics this year! From Generative AI, Litigating Biosimilars, Navigating Collaborations in Biosimilars, all the way to Personalised Medicine and Genetics – we had some great discussions this year. Thank you to our presenters! Below are just a few impressions of the four sessions.

Plenary Sessions are in Action!

Below is a sneak peek behind our two Study Questions Plenary Sessions! Below are some pictures of Copyright and Trademark Plenary Sessions.

Plenary Session - Copyright

Plenary Session - Trademark

Panel Sessions are on Fire!

Yesterday kick started the first four Panel Sessions – and they are now in full swing! Stay tuned! 

Lunch Session 1: Manga

Diving into the vibrant world of Manga and Kawaii, the Lunch Session 1: Manga unraveled the cultural roots and artistic evolution of these beloved forms. They explored how they shape fashion, entertainment, and everyday life in Japan and beyond.

Tune into one of our AIPPI Cafè's

Our first day of AIPPI Café’s finished with lots of takeaways! Excellent exchanges occurred about jurisdictional imperialism, sustainable enforcement of IP, sports in IP law, and an open, honest, and frank discussion regarding microaggressions.

Join us for Walking & Running

Want to stay active during the congress? Join our morning Running & Walking Club – tomorrow and Wednesday (16 & 17 September)! Look at our Walkers and Runners from today! It’s great to get up early and stay healthy, and of course - bond with your colleagues!

When?

6:30 – 7:15, 14 – 17 September 

Where? Meet at the InterContinental Yokohama Grand (outside entrance)!

More details (including the route) can be found in the Congress App.

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• Standing Committees – They meet every morning and observers are welcome. Check the programme for more information.
• Don’t miss today’s Lunch Session 2 – Borderless Taste: Mapping the flavors of Japan and Europe. This panel session will focus on the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, which entered into force on 1 February 2019, protects agri-food names against imitation and usurpation. Attendees will have the chance to taste two Sake (Haikkaisan and Miyasaka) and one Cognac (Pasquet)
• Plenary Session for proposed Resolution on Patents
• Plenary Session for proposed Resolution on General
• The Panel Sessions are in full swing! There will be eight today. Check out a few mentioned below (more in the full programme on the Congress App)
• Panel Session Panel Session VI - On the Catwalk! Non Traditional Trade Marks in Fashion Industry
• Panel Session VIII - Old is Gold! Acquired Distinctiveness of Trade Mark Through Use
• Panel Session Panel Session IX - Super Duper, you are not gonna find me! Non authorized use of Trade Marks and other IP rights by Influencers
• Panel Session XII - BSH vs Electrolux - All good parties end up in the kitchen

More information regarding the programme is available in the Congress App. 

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