On Tuesday, 26 March, we dove into what intellectual property (IP) developments we can expect following the upcoming elections in Europe and the US. During a panel discussion, attendees heard why clear IP protection rights are needed to foster innovation and competitiveness. Afterwards, Antonios Nestoras, Deputy Executive Director, European Liberal Forum shared his views on why strong ties with likeminded partners are needed more than ever before. During both sections, collaboration was the clear answer in protecting intellectual property rights and advancing global innovation. 

During the panel discussion, attendees heard from Rachel Bae, Attaché, Intellectual Property, United States Patent and Trademark Office; Patrice Pellegrino, Director, Brussels Office, European Patent Office; Simona Popa (InterDigital), Chair, Intellectual Property Committee, AmCham EU and Joanna Szychowska, Director, Far-East, Digital Trade and IP, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission. Moderating the discussion was Elizabeth Crossick (Relx), Vice-Chair, Intellectual Property Committee, AmCham EU.