Capturing the Value from Innovation in Horticulture:
Commercial Use of
Intellectual Property
Free Symposium
LAUNCESTON
Thursday, 3 September 2009
The Australian Centre for Intellectual Property in Agriculture (ACIPA) in conjunction with Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL), and supported by the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research (TIAR), is holding a free Symposium to examine the ways of capturing the commercial value of intellectual property in horticulture and other agricultural sectors. The Symposium is designed for growers, distributors, processors and others involved in horticulture industries.
The Symposium will look at the practical application, using case studies, of:
- The role of patents for protecting plant innovations both in Australia and overseas
- Plant Breeder’s Rights and ways to maximise the benefits
- Branding and labelling to protect your business
- Role of R&D investment for commercial outcomes
| Date: | Thursday, 3 September 2009 |
| Time: | Registration 9.30 am |
| Close 4.00 pm | |
| Cost: | Free |
| Venue: | Launceston Tram Shed Function Centre, Inveresk Rail Yards, 4 Invermay Rd, Launceston |
Speakers and Topics:
Prof Brad Sherman, Director, ACIPA, The University of Queensland
Intellectual Property and Horticulture
Jay Sanderson, Research Fellow, ACIPA, Griffith University
Patents and Plants
Jane Hutchison, Associate, Davies Collison Cave
Protecting New Plant Varieties: A Case Study
Kathryn Adams, Senior Research Fellow, ACIPA, Griffith University
Plant Breeder’s Rights
Dr Gavin Porter, General Manager, Australian Nurserymen’s Fruit Improvement Company
Commercialisation of New Plant Varieties: Practical Issues
Christine Lowe, Partner,
The Role of Trade Marks in Branding for Horticulture
Michael Hart, Leader, Industry Development, Vegetable Centre, Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research
The Tassie Vegetable Story
Dr Philip Roeth, IP and Commercialisation Manager, Horticulture Australia Limited
Role of R&D Investment for Commercial Outcomes
Please Note: ACIPA is also holding a Workshop 'Intellectual Property Overview' on the previous day, Wednesday 2 September, at the same venue. If you would like details on this event click on this link: Intellectual Property Overview Workshop - 2 September 2009.
| Register: | |
| » | Click here to download a Registration Form |
| Program: | |
| » | Click here to download the Program |
Enquiries: Carol Ballard
Phone: 07 3346 7506 Email: c.ballard@law.uq.edu.au
