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World Intellectual Property Day – A Scottish Perspective

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Location: Online, Zoom
Date: 22nd April 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Training Details
CPD Hours: 2
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In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, we are looking at the operation of intellectual property law in Scotland. We will consider the latest case law updates, and the unique aspects of intellectual property law in Scotland – including the protections awarded to uniquely Scottish products such as tartan and Harris tweed. 

This webinar will comprise of three presentations by experts in the field of intellectual property law, covering the current state of intellectual property law in Scotland and areas for reform. 

Learning outcomes:

  • Gain insight into the latest developments in intellectual property law. 
  • Consider the operation of intellectual property law in Scotland, as compared to other jurisdictions. 
  • Develop your knowledge of the unique position of tartan and Harris tweed, and the intersection of intellectual property law and cultural heritage. 
  • Consider the potential areas for reform in Scotland. 

Speakers

Louis Fairweather
Louis Fairweather
CPD Legal Researcher
Law Society of Scotland
Joanna Boag-Thomson
Joanna Boag-Thomson
Partner
Shepherd and Wedderburn
Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs
Senior Associate
Burness Paull
Kay  Dunn
Kay Dunn
Lecturer of Law
Birmingham City University
12:00 Welcome and introduction, Chair
Louis Fairweather
Louis Fairweather
CPD Legal Researcher, Law Society of Scotland
1 Speaker
12:05 Case law update

What are the latest case law updates in intellectual property law?

Joanna Boag-Thomson
Joanna Boag-Thomson
Partner, Shepherd and Wedderburn
1 Speaker
12:35 Enforcing IPR in Scotland
  • What are the peculiarities that exist in the Scottish system? 
  • How do these benefit (or disadvantage) IP rights holders in Scotland, in comparison to other jurisdictions?  
  • Is there room for reform? 
Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs
Senior Associate, Burness Paull
1 Speaker
13:05 Questions and discussion
Joanna Boag-Thomson
Joanna Boag-Thomson
Partner, Shepherd and Wedderburn
Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs
Senior Associate, Burness Paull
Louis Fairweather
Louis Fairweather
CPD Legal Researcher, Law Society of Scotland
3 Speakers
13:15 Intellectual Property and Scottish Culture
  • How can intellectual property law protect our cultural heritage? 
  • How does intellectual property law protect the design of tartan and Harris tweed? 
  • What other Scottish cultural intellectual property (e.g. Highland tartan) could benefit from enhanced protection?  
  • How could the ratification of the UNESCO Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage help strengthen the protection of Scottish cultural intellectual property?
Kay  Dunn
Kay Dunn
Lecturer of Law, Birmingham City University
1 Speaker
13:45 Questions and discussion
Kay  Dunn
Kay Dunn
Lecturer of Law, Birmingham City University
Louis Fairweather
Louis Fairweather
CPD Legal Researcher, Law Society of Scotland
2 Speakers
13:55 Closing remarks, Chair
Louis Fairweather
Louis Fairweather
CPD Legal Researcher, Law Society of Scotland
1 Speaker
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