Equality of Arms: Revisiting the IPR Enforcement Directive

Equality of Arms: Revisiting the IPR Enforcement Directive

By Department of Law

Equality of Arms: Revisiting the IPR Enforcement Directive

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University of Luxembourg - Weicker Building

4 Rue Alphonse Weicker 2721 Luxembourg Luxembourg

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  • 1 day 1 hour
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Abstract

Directive 2004/48/EC on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRED) marked its 20th anniversary last year. Originally adopted to harmonise national enforcement regimes and strengthen the position of right holders, IPRED has had a significant impact across the EU—particularly in combating piracy and counterfeiting. Nevertheless, enforcement practices still vary widely among Member States. Moreover, the Directive’s right holder-centric focus has raised concerns about a potential lack of balance in the enforcement framework. In response, the European Commission (DG GROW) has launched a study on the implementation of IPRED, which also considers possible legislative amendments.


With a particular focus on the concept of “equality of arms”, this working conference examines whether the Directive provides a sufficiently harmonised and balanced enforcement regime—or whether its design requires reform. Bringing together leading figures from academia, legal practice, and the judiciary across multiple jurisdictions, the event will explore key issues addressed in the Commission’s study, including dynamic blocking injunctions and proportionality. It will also discuss important yet underexplored topics, such as the award and calculation of damages and unjustified enforcement of IPRs.



Programme


Day 1

12:30 Registration and light lunch

13:30 Welcome

13:45 Panel 1: Damages

16:15 Panel 2: Unjustifies Enforcement and Remedies

18:15 Cocktail


Day 2

9:00 Panel 3: Dynamic Blocking Injunctions

11:45 Panel 4: Proportionality


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Location


University of Luxembourg

Campus Kirchberg - Weicker Building

room B001 (ground floor)

4, rue Alphonse Weicker, L-2721 Luxembourg


Language

English

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Department of Law

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Nov 20 · 12:30 PM GMT+1