Join hundreds of IP colleagues in Prague for the ECTA 41st Annual Conference ‘Exploring IP Magic’ from 28 June to 1 July 2023!

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Among other interesting panels, we will discuss the online world and its connection with IP in the session ‘A magic carpet ride through the online world’. Let's learn more from the moderator, Klaudia Błach Morysińska (Zaborski, Morysiński Law Firm):

1. Introduce yourself and your link to ECTA.

My name is Klaudia Błach Morysińska, and I am an IP enthusiast. I am involved in ECTA’s activity as Chair of the Law Committee, EUIPO-Link Committee member and Supervisory Board Member. I am an advocate, trade mark, and patent attorney practising in Poland and the EU.

2. Could you please introduce the topic of your Conference session?

I have the privilege to moderate the 1st session of the ECTA 41st Annual Conference in Prague: A magic carpet ride through the online world, which will put on spotlight online infringement issues. The pandemic moved a big part of the business to the internet. Due to this fact, the infringement of intellectual property rights increased online. This topic may be discussed from many angles. During our panel, we will focus on actions that can be taken against online infringement and we will check the current state of play in the case law. As to the legislation, we will review how the Digital Services Act - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 - impacts the possible actions in the online world.

3. Could you please introduce the panel of your Conference session?

The distinguished panel comprises experienced speakers, including:

ECTA colleague Ilaria Carli - Member of the ECTA Internet Committee and experienced lawyer at Legalitax - will represent the practitioners voice in the panel. Joeri Mombers - Lead IP Counsel at Signify - will put some light on the topic from the business perspective. While Joanna Gęga - Intellectual Property Team Manager at Allegro.pl (online platform in Poland), responsible inter alia for Anti-Counterfeiting & IP enforcement online - will represent the online platforms.

The mixture of practitioners, online platforms and business representatives assures the presentation of the topic from different perspectives, which is excellent value. There will also be Q&A time for the audience to discuss this exciting topic with prominent speakers.

4. Why should Conference participants join your session, and at whom in particular will your session be directed?

Online infringement is an increasing problem which is affecting our clients. As practitioners, we face a growing number of cases in this area. The panel is interesting not only because of the topic relevance but primarily because of the panellists. It is a unique opportunity to explore this hot topic and a chance to participate in an exciting discussion where all interested parties - practitioners, businesses, and online platforms - can have a voice and present their perspectives.

5. Why should IP colleagues register for the ECTA Annual Conference?

The ECTA Annual Conference is always a great event as it is the perfect mixture of educational and social programs. The wide range of topics allows everyone to find something interesting. It is one of the few conferences where one can discuss up-to-date IP topics and network in a familiar atmosphere. Meeting IP friends and spending time in the beautiful scenario of Prague is something that should not be missed!

**Find out more about the other educational sessions here!**