Programme
All meetings are located at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity unless otherwise indicated.
| Start Time | End Time | Type of Event | Venue |
| 08:00 | 18:00 | Registration Desk Open | Comeeting 1 Pre Function Area, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:00 | 18:00 | Information Tour Desk Open | Comeeting 1 Pre Function Area, Pullman Hotel |
| 09:30 | 12:00 | Excom /Adcom Meeting | Co meeting 2, Pullman Hotel |
| 12:00 | 13:30 | Lunch for ExCom /Adcom | Comeeting 1, Pullman Hotel |
| 13:30 | 15:00 | Conference Committee | Comeeting 2, Pullman Hotel |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | Finance Committee Meeting | Comeeting 1, Pullman Hotel |
| 18:30 | 21:00 | Welcome Dinner for ExCom/ AdCom + Past Presidents & Spouses | Pluck Restaurant, Pullman Hotel |
| Start Time | End Time | Type of Event | Venue |
| 08:00 | 16:00 hrs | Registration Desk Open | Ground floor lobby, Pullman Hotel |
| 16:00 | 20:00 hrs | Registration Desk Open | Lower Ground floor lobby, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:00 | 18:00 | Information Tour Desk Open | Peacock Ballroom 1 Foyer, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Membership Extension and Development Committee | Comeeting 5, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Website Group Meeting | Comeeting 7, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Special Projects Group Meeting | Comeeting 3, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Statutes Revision Committee | Comeeting 4, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Workshop Group Meeting | Co meeting 1, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 10:00 | e-Newsletter Group Meeting | Co meeting 2, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 10:00 | Professional Education Group Meeting | Boardroom 1, Business Centre, Pullman Hotel |
| 10:00 | 11:30 | Group Presidents Meeting – Session I | Co meeting 1, Pullman Hotel |
| 11:30 | 12:00 | Group Presidents’ Meeting – Session II with ExCom/AdCom | Co meeting 1, Pullman Hotel |
| 12:00 | 13:30 | President’s Lunch (By Invitation) | Herb Garden, Pullman Hotel |
| 13:30 | 17:30 | 68th Council Meeting
(Session 1 – Exclusive for Council Members) |
Peacock Ballroom 1&2, Pullman Hotel |
| 16:45 | 17:45 | Welcome for First Time Participants | Lower Ground Floor: Pre function area & Central Courtyard, Pullman Hotel |
| 18:15 | 19:30 | Opening Ceremony | Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel |
| 19:30 | 21:00 | Welcome Reception | Courtyard with Lower Ground Pre-function Area, Pullman Hotel |
| 21:00 | onwards | Hospitality Lounge – Performance by APAA Band | Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel |
| Start Time | End Time | Type of Event | Venue |
| 08:00 | 18:00 | Registration Desk Open | Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:00 | 18:00 | Information Tour Desk Open | Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 12:00 | Patents Committee Opposition and Measures for Public Review/Challenging Validity Opposition is, in the real world, one of the key tools for quality patents by balancing right holders and all other stakeholders including competitors, the public, and Patent Offices. Through a comparative study among APAA Regional Groups, you will see up-to-date yet diverse landscape of opposition and its comparable measures including third party observation and nullity action. |
Peacock Ballroom 2 Pullman Hotel |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | Anti-Counterfeiting Committee
Preservation and Disposition of Seized Counterfeit Goods A discussion on the issues relating to preservation of evidence v. early disposition; donation of seized goods for humanitarian purposes v. total destruction; storage costs; etc. What are the rules or practices followed in each jurisdiction? |
Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | Copyright Committee
Platforms, tools and copyright authorization – when do acts of facilitation become secondary copyright infringement? Copying is easier than ever, thanks to rapid distribution tools such as the Internet, and the digitisation of copyright works. This has given rise to businesses which may be seen to assist or facilitate copyright infringement. Such businesses include Google, Dropbox and Bittorrent, Inc. Many of these businesses provide tools that may be used for legitimate purposes. To what extent, if any, are these platforms/tools providers liable for copyright infringement that occurs using those tools/platforms? If they are liable, to what extent should they be liable— will knowledge of the infringement and/or financial benefit to these platforms/tool providers contribute to a finding of liability? |
Imperial 1, Pride Plaza Hotel, Opp. Novotel Hotel |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | Designs Committee
Design Infringement Case Study A critical analysis of a given case involving infringement of design. |
Imperial 2
Pride Plaza Hotel, Opp Novotel Hotel |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | Emerging IP Rights Committee
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Creation and Ownership of IP Who is the owner of the IP generated entirely by an Artificial Intelligence (AI)? A discussion on any legislative changes in the existing IP structure or a sui generic law in order to address the legal issues presented by ownership of IP generated entirely by AI |
Chancery
Pride Plaza Hotel, Opp. Novotel Hotel |
| 09:00 | 12:00 | Trademarks Committee
Registration and Use of Parody Trademarks Traditionally, trademark parody has been often used as a defense against trademark infringement and/or unfair competition. However, nowadays, even some luxury brands market fake-like limited collections, parodying their own brands. As such, the boundaries between trademark parody and infringement are gradually being blurred and becoming a more complex issue. In that sense, it would be meaningful to compare and contrast how trademark parody is treated in each jurisdiction including related legal issues |
Peacock Ballroom 3
Pullman Hotel |
| 12:00 | 13:15 | Presidential Lunch (By Invitation) | Food Exchange, Pullman Hotel |
| Lunch for all delegates | Lower Ground Floor: Pre function area & Central Courtyard; Ground Floor: Herb Garden Pullman Hotel | ||
| 13:15 | 17:15 | PATENT Workshop Patentability of biological materials, isolated or derived from living organisms Invention or Discoveries? A discussion on the patentability of biological materials isolated or derived from naturally occurring living organisms, etc. |
Peacock Ballroom 3, Pullman Hotel |
| 13:15 | 17:15 | TRADEMARK Workshop Covert trademark use in the internet: Licit or illicit? A critical analysis on the use of trademarks in Hyperlinks, Meta tag, Key Word Advertising, Phishing etc. |
Peacock Ballroom 2 Pullman Hotel |
| 17:15 | 18:15 | Women in APAA | Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel |
| 19:00 | 21:30 | Cultural Night | Kingdom Of Dreams, Gurgaon |
| 22:00 | onwards | Hospitality Lounge – Performance by APAA Band | Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel |
| Start Time | End Time | Type of Event | Venue |
| 07:00 | 10:00 | Registration Desk Open | Peacock Ballroom 1 Foyer, Pullman Hotel |
| All Day | Excursions | ||
| Excursion Name | Assembly Time | Departure Time | Departure Point |
| E1 – Dreams of Taj: A Day Trip to Agra | 0630hrs | 0645hrs | Pullman Hotel Foyer |
| E2 – Pink City of India – Jaipur | 0530hrs | 0545hrs | Novotel Hotel Foyer |
| E3 – A Day for Sport – Golf | 0645hrs | 0700hrs | Pullman Hotel Foyer |
| E4 – A Day for Sport – Cricket | 0745hrs | 0800hrs | Novotel Hotel Foyer |
| E5 – Art, Architecture, Automobiles & Terracotta Workshop | 0815hrs | 0830hrs | Pullman Hotel Foyer |
| E6 – Introduction to India – Museums of Delhi | 0845hrs | 0900hrs | Novotel Hotel Foyer |
| E7 – The Great Revolt of 1857 – India’s First War of Independence | 0845hrs | 0900hrs | Pullman Hotel Foyer |
| E8 – Heritage Walk of Old Delhi with visit to Masterji Ki Haveli | 0815hrs | 0830hrs | Novotel Hotel Foyer |
| E9 – Salaam Balak Walk & Heritage Tour of New Delhi | 0845hrs | 0900hrs | Novotel Hotel Foyer |
| E10 – Delhi Sightseeing Tour | 0845hrs | 0900hrs | Pullman Hotel Foyer |
| Start Time | End Time | Type of Event | Venue |
| 08:00 | 18:00 | Registration Desk Open | Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel |
| 09:00 | 18:00 | Information Tour Desk Open | Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel |
| 08:30 | 09:30 | APAI Directors’ Breakfast Meeting | Co meeting 7, Pullman Hotel |
| 09:30 | 12:00 | 68th Council Meeting
(Session 2 – Open to all Participants) |
Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel |
| 12:00 | 12:10 | Group Photo – Councillors | Lower Ground Floor: Central Courtyard, Pullman Hotel (by invitation only) |
| 12:10 | 13:30 | Councilors Lunch (By Invitation) | Food Exchange, Pullman Hotel |
| Lunch Buffet | Lower Ground Floor: Pre function area & Central Courtyard; Ground Floor: Herb Garden Pullman Hotel | ||
| 13:30 | 15:30 | 18th General Assembly
(Open to all Participants) |
Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel |
| 15:30 | 17:30 | 69th Council Meeting
(Exclusive for Council Members) |
Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel |
| 19:00 | 22:00 | Farewell Banquet | The Leela Ambience Golf Course, Gurgaon |
| 22:00 | onwards | Hospitality Lounge – Performance by APAA Band | Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel |
- Nov 17th, Sat
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Start Time End Time Type of Event Venue 08:00 18:00 Registration Desk Open Comeeting 1 Pre Function Area, Pullman Hotel 08:00 18:00 Information Tour Desk Open Comeeting 1 Pre Function Area, Pullman Hotel 09:30 12:00 Excom /Adcom Meeting Co meeting 2, Pullman Hotel 12:00 13:30 Lunch for ExCom /Adcom Comeeting 1, Pullman Hotel 13:30 15:00 Conference Committee Comeeting 2, Pullman Hotel 15:00 16:00 Finance Committee Meeting Comeeting 1, Pullman Hotel 18:30 21:00 Welcome Dinner for ExCom/ AdCom + Past Presidents & Spouses Pluck Restaurant, Pullman Hotel - Nov 18th, Sun
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Start Time End Time Type of Event Venue 08:00 16:00 hrs Registration Desk Open Ground floor lobby, Pullman Hotel 16:00 20:00 hrs Registration Desk Open Lower Ground floor lobby, Pullman Hotel 08:00 18:00 Information Tour Desk Open Peacock Ballroom 1 Foyer, Pullman Hotel 08:30 10:00 Membership Extension and Development Committee Comeeting 5, Pullman Hotel 08:30 10:00 Website Group Meeting Comeeting 7, Pullman Hotel 08:30 10:00 Special Projects Group Meeting Comeeting 3, Pullman Hotel 08:30 10:00 Statutes Revision Committee Comeeting 4, Pullman Hotel 08:30 10:00 Workshop Group Meeting Co meeting 1, Pullman Hotel 08:30 10:00 e-Newsletter Group Meeting Co meeting 2, Pullman Hotel 08:30 10:00 Professional Education Group Meeting Boardroom 1, Business Centre, Pullman Hotel 10:00 11:30 Group Presidents Meeting – Session I Co meeting 1, Pullman Hotel 11:30 12:00 Group Presidents’ Meeting – Session II with ExCom/AdCom Co meeting 1, Pullman Hotel 12:00 13:30 President’s Lunch (By Invitation) Herb Garden, Pullman Hotel 13:30 17:30 68th Council Meeting (Session 1 – Exclusive for Council Members)
Peacock Ballroom 1&2, Pullman Hotel 16:45 17:45 Welcome for First Time Participants Lower Ground Floor: Pre function area & Central Courtyard, Pullman Hotel 18:15 19:30 Opening Ceremony Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel 19:30 21:00 Welcome Reception Courtyard with Lower Ground Pre-function Area, Pullman Hotel 21:00 onwards Hospitality Lounge – Performance by APAA Band Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel - Nov 19th, Mon
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Start Time End Time Type of Event Venue 08:00 18:00 Registration Desk Open Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel 08:00 18:00 Information Tour Desk Open Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel 08:30 12:00 Patents Committee
Opposition and Measures for Public Review/Challenging Validity
Opposition is, in the real world, one of the key tools for quality patents by balancing right holders and all other stakeholders including competitors, the public, and Patent Offices. Through a comparative study among APAA Regional Groups, you will see up-to-date yet diverse landscape of opposition and its comparable measures including third party observation and nullity action.Peacock Ballroom 2 Pullman Hotel 09:00 12:00 Anti-Counterfeiting Committee Preservation and Disposition of Seized Counterfeit Goods
A discussion on the issues relating to preservation of evidence v. early disposition; donation of seized goods for humanitarian purposes v. total destruction; storage costs; etc. What are the rules or practices followed in each jurisdiction?
Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel 09:00 12:00 Copyright Committee Platforms, tools and copyright authorization – when do acts of facilitation become secondary copyright infringement?
Copying is easier than ever, thanks to rapid distribution tools such as the Internet, and the digitisation of copyright works. This has given rise to businesses which may be seen to assist or facilitate copyright infringement. Such businesses include Google, Dropbox and Bittorrent, Inc. Many of these businesses provide tools that may be used for legitimate purposes. To what extent, if any, are these platforms/tools providers liable for copyright infringement that occurs using those tools/platforms? If they are liable, to what extent should they be liable— will knowledge of the infringement and/or financial benefit to these platforms/tool providers contribute to a finding of liability?
Imperial 1, Pride Plaza Hotel, Opp. Novotel Hotel 09:00 12:00 Designs Committee Design Infringement Case Study
A critical analysis of a given case involving infringement of design.
Imperial 2 Pride Plaza Hotel, Opp Novotel Hotel
09:00 12:00 Emerging IP Rights Committee The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Creation and Ownership of IP
Who is the owner of the IP generated entirely by an Artificial Intelligence (AI)? A discussion on any legislative changes in the existing IP structure or a sui generic law in order to address the legal issues presented by ownership of IP generated entirely by AI
Chancery Pride Plaza Hotel, Opp. Novotel Hotel
09:00 12:00 Trademarks Committee Registration and Use of Parody Trademarks
Traditionally, trademark parody has been often used as a defense against trademark infringement and/or unfair competition. However, nowadays, even some luxury brands market fake-like limited collections, parodying their own brands. As such, the boundaries between trademark parody and infringement are gradually being blurred and becoming a more complex issue. In that sense, it would be meaningful to compare and contrast how trademark parody is treated in each jurisdiction including related legal issues
Peacock Ballroom 3 Pullman Hotel
12:00 13:15 Presidential Lunch (By Invitation) Food Exchange, Pullman Hotel Lunch for all delegates Lower Ground Floor: Pre function area & Central Courtyard; Ground Floor: Herb Garden Pullman Hotel 13:15 17:15 PATENT Workshop
Patentability of biological materials, isolated or derived from living organisms
Invention or Discoveries? A discussion on the patentability of biological materials isolated or derived from naturally occurring living organisms, etc.Peacock Ballroom 3, Pullman Hotel 13:15 17:15 TRADEMARK Workshop
Covert trademark use in the internet: Licit or illicit?
A critical analysis on the use of trademarks in Hyperlinks, Meta tag, Key Word Advertising, Phishing etc.Peacock Ballroom 2
Pullman Hotel17:15 18:15 Women in APAA Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel 19:00 21:30 Cultural Night Kingdom Of Dreams, Gurgaon 22:00 onwards Hospitality Lounge – Performance by APAA Band Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel - Nov 20th, Tue
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Start Time End Time Type of Event Venue 07:00 10:00 Registration Desk Open Peacock Ballroom 1 Foyer, Pullman Hotel All Day Excursions Excursion Name Assembly Time Departure Time Departure Point E1 – Dreams of Taj: A Day Trip to Agra 0630hrs 0645hrs Pullman Hotel Foyer E2 – Pink City of India – Jaipur 0530hrs 0545hrs Novotel Hotel Foyer E3 – A Day for Sport – Golf 0645hrs 0700hrs Pullman Hotel Foyer E4 – A Day for Sport – Cricket 0745hrs 0800hrs Novotel Hotel Foyer E5 – Art, Architecture, Automobiles & Terracotta Workshop 0815hrs 0830hrs Pullman Hotel Foyer E6 – Introduction to India – Museums of Delhi 0845hrs 0900hrs Novotel Hotel Foyer E7 – The Great Revolt of 1857 – India’s First War of Independence 0845hrs 0900hrs Pullman Hotel Foyer E8 – Heritage Walk of Old Delhi with visit to Masterji Ki Haveli 0815hrs 0830hrs Novotel Hotel Foyer E9 – Salaam Balak Walk & Heritage Tour of New Delhi 0845hrs 0900hrs Novotel Hotel Foyer E10 – Delhi Sightseeing Tour 0845hrs 0900hrs Pullman Hotel Foyer - Nov 21st, Wed
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Start Time End Time Type of Event Venue 08:00 18:00 Registration Desk Open Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel 09:00 18:00 Information Tour Desk Open Peacock Ballroom Foyer, Pullman Hotel 08:30 09:30 APAI Directors’ Breakfast Meeting Co meeting 7, Pullman Hotel 09:30 12:00 68th Council Meeting (Session 2 – Open to all Participants)
Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel 12:00 12:10 Group Photo – Councillors Lower Ground Floor: Central Courtyard, Pullman Hotel (by invitation only) 12:10 13:30 Councilors Lunch (By Invitation) Food Exchange, Pullman Hotel Lunch Buffet Lower Ground Floor: Pre function area & Central Courtyard; Ground Floor: Herb Garden Pullman Hotel 13:30 15:30 18th General Assembly (Open to all Participants)
Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel 15:30 17:30 69th Council Meeting (Exclusive for Council Members)
Peacock Ballroom, Pullman Hotel 19:00 22:00 Farewell Banquet The Leela Ambience Golf Course, Gurgaon 22:00 onwards Hospitality Lounge – Performance by APAA Band Peacock Ballroom 1, Pullman Hotel