Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons Consumer Protection for Intellectual Property / IP , Participates in the Regional Workshop Organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO / Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle OMPI
Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , is participating today, June 1, 2026, in the Regional Workshop organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO and the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations – IFRRO , in cooperation with the Romanian Copyright Office – ORDA . The event, dedicated to collective management of copyright in the field of text- and image-based works, brings together representatives of public authorities and collective management organizations from Central Europe, the Balkans, and the Black Sea region.
InfoCons is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO . This official recognition places Romania on the global map of organizations contributing to international dialogue in the field of intellectual property, with InfoCons being the only consumer protection organization in Romania accredited within this international forum.
InfoCons is also an active member of the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) Observatory, playing a role e in the Civil Society Working Group within the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights. This involvement underscores InfoCons‘ commitment to addressing the challenges posed by intellectual property infringements across Europe.
At the national level, InfoCons has been a member since 2006 in the Working Group on Intellectual Property Issues under the coordination of the Prosecutor’s Office near the High Court of Cassation and Justice.
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Event Agenda – InfoCons Consumer Protection for Intellectual Property / Intellectual Property / IP
Monday, June 1, 2026 – InfoCons Consumer Protection for Intellectual Property Informs You
09:00 – 09:30 – Registration of Participants
09:30 – 09:40 – Opening Ceremony
09:40 – 10:40 – Topic 1: Setting the Scene: Legal Framework on Collective Management in the Text- and Image-Based Sector in the Region
The legal framework governing collective management in the text- and image-based works sector across the countries of the region.
10:40 – 10:55 – Coffee Break
10:55 – 11:40 – Topic 2: Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities in the Reproduction Rights Organizations (RRO) Operation in the Region
Challenges and opportunities in the activities of Reproduction Rights Organizations (RROs) across the region.
11:40 – 12:15 – Topic 3: WIPO Tools and Services in the Area of Collective Management in the Sector of Text- and Image-Based Works
WIPO tools and services dedicated to the collective management of text- and image-based works.
12:15 – 13:00 – Topic 4: Artificial Intelligence and Copyright
Artificial intelligence and copyright.
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00 – Topic 5: Panel Discussion: Private Copying Remuneration
Discussion on remuneration for private copying.
15:00 – 15:15 – Coffee Break
15:15 – 16:15 – Topic 6: Panel Discussion: Public Lending Right
Discussion on public lending rights.
16:15 – 17:15 – Topic 7: Panel Discussion: Educational Licensing
Discussion on educational licensing.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – InfoCons Consumer Protection for Intellectual Property Informs You
09:15 – 10:15 – Topic 8: Panel Discussion: Professional and Business Licensing
Discussion on professional and business licensing.
10:15 – 10:30 – Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30 – Topic 9: Roundtable: Role of Copyright Authorities in Supporting Collective Management Organizations (CMO)
Roundtable discussion on the role of copyright authorities in supporting collective management organizations.
11:30 – 13:00 – Topic 10: Way Forward and Roadmap
Discussions on future directions and the development of a roadmap for regional cooperation in the field of collective management.
13:00 – Closing of the Workshop.
Signature: InfoCons Consumer Protection for Intellectual Property Department
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