Today, April 15, 2025, Mr. Sorin Mierlea, the President of InfoCons, is attending the Working Group’ Common Session within the Observatory – European Office for Intellectual Property – EUIPO.
The Common Session of the EUIPO Observatory Group Meetings, organized by EUIPO, is being held in Alicante, Spain and will cover various topics related to Intellectual Property.
InfoCons is an active member of the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) Observatory. This involvement underscores InfoCons‘ commitment to addressing the challenges posed by intellectual property infringements across Europe.
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Meeting Agenda
Welcome
Opening remarks by the EUIPO Deputy Executive Director
European Commission Update
DG GROW will present an overview of recent developments in the fields of IP enforcement and public awareness.
The EU E-commerce Toolbox – What Role for the EUIPO?
Following an introduction by the European Commission (DG GROW), a panel will explore key aspects of the Communication “A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce”. The discussion will focus on the potential role of the EUIPO in this context.
EUIPO Copyright Knowledge Centre and Generative AI in IP
A brief update on the launch of the EUIPO Copyright Knowledge Centre, including the upcoming high-level conference (20–21 November in Alicante). The session will also touch on broader developments in the copyright landscape, particularly in relation to generative artificial intelligence.
Foresight and Scenario Planning
The EUIPO will present its new initiative on long-term foresight and scenario planning, aimed at assessing the impact of megatrends on the EU IP system. Participants will be invited to share experiences from similar initiatives and provide feedback on the EUIPO’s approach.
European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT) – What’s New?
A short update on recent developments within EMPACT.
Update on Customs Policy
An update will be provided on the implementation and progress related to Regulation 608/2012.
IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP) – Update and New Developments
Presentation of the latest updates and features of the IPEP platform.
Any Other Business (AOB) and Wrap-Up
Closing remarks and open floor for final comments.
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The participants attending the Common Session of the Observatory Working Groups are :
Public Sector
Kevin Zraunig – Austria – Federal Ministry of Finance
Vincent Jadot – Belgium – Belgian Intellectual Property Office
Julie Gronsfeld – Belgium – SPF Economie
Fabrice Bihay – Belgium – FPS Economy – Economic Inspection
Flavia Stefura – Belgium – European Commission
Niki Protopapa Tapeinou – Cyprus – Department of Customs and Excise of the Republic of Cyprus
Žaneta Staňková – Czechia – General Directorate of Customs
Andrea Volfová – Czechia – Ministry of Culture
Kateřina Maláčová – Czechia – Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic
Jana Engelová Pavková – Czechia – IPO CZ
Fanny Helene Fensvig – Denmark – Danish Patent and Trademark Office
Kadri Kroodo – Estonia – Estonian Patent Office
Zoe Vuillemin – France – French Customs
Lucie Cruciani – France – DGDDI
Stéphanie Leguay – France – INPI
Isabella Pache – Germany – German Patent and Trade Mark Office
Melisande Cardona – Germany – German Patent and Trademark Office
Spyridon Peristeris – Greece – DIMEA / Hellenic Ministry of Development
Maria Sinanidou – Greece – Hellenic Copyright Organization
Konstantinos Boutsis – Greece – Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation
Eirini Zacharopoulou – Greece – Hellenic Industrial Property Organisation
Peter Horvath – Hungary – HIPO / ProArt
Kinga Zugh – Hungary – Hungarian Intellectual Property Office
Andrea Gróf – Hungary – National Tax and Customs Administration
Rónán O’Hanlon – Ireland – Revenue Commissioners, Irish Tax and Customs
Vincenzo Carrozzino – Italy – Ministry of Agriculture
Giorgia Mariella – Italy – Italian IP Office – DGPI-UIBM Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Paola Riccio – Italy – Italian IP Office – DGPI-UIBM Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Paola Brunetti – Italy – Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
Ilze Grava – Latvia – Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia
Ella Niedra – Latvia – Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia
Austris Silins – Latvia – Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
Ilona Petersone – Latvia – Ministry of Culture
Egīls Misītis – Latvia – National Customs Board of Latvia
Liune Storozenkaite – Lithuania – State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania
Zivile Plyciuraityte-Plyciute – Lithuania – Ministry of Culture
Randolph Mizzi – Malta – MTCA (Malta Tax & Customs Administration)
Marisa Stivala – Malta – Commerce Department
Angela van der Meer – Netherlands – Ministry of Economic Affairs
Michał Gołacki – Poland – Patent Office of the Republic of Poland
Raquel Campos – Portugal – Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property
Emil Žatkuliak – Slovakia – Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic
Patrícia Šimková – Slovakia – Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic
Henrieta Baková – Slovakia – Criminal Office of the Financial Administration
Pedro Alberto Álvarez Otero – Spain – Tax & Customs Agency
María Rosario Revuelta Pollán – Spain – Ministerio de Cultura
Mercedes Hernández Villar – Spain – Ministry of Culture
María Jesús García – Spain – Spanish Patent and Trademark Office
Peter Hedin – Sweden – PRV
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Civil Society
Michael Isles – ASOP EU / EAASM – European Alliance for Access to Safe Medicines
Margarita Synanidi – ECCNET – ECCNET
Sorin Mierlea – InfoCons – InfoCons
Yuliya Morenets – TaC International – TaC International
Observers
Angelo Longo – Europol – European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation
Morgane Gaudiau – OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Piotr Stryszowski – OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
European Commission
Marta Jimenez Pumares – European Commission (DG EAC)
Fredrik Mogren – DG TAXUD, European Commission
Gianpaolo Scacco – European Commission
Anna Makowska – European Commission / DG TAXUD / EUIPO
Mafalda Fortuna do Couto – European Commission, DG GROW
Valerie Marie d’Avigneau – European Commission
Nathalie Nicolle – European Commission
EUIPO Representatives
Andrea di Carlo – EUIPO – Deputy Executive Director
Patricia García-Escudero Márquez – EUIPO – Director, Observatory Department
Nathan Wajsman – EUIPO – Observatory Department
Claire Castel – EUIPO – Observatory Department
Harrie Temmink – EUIPO – Observatory Department
Blanca Arteche – EUIPO – Observatory Department
Nicolás Sanchez – EUIPO – Observatory Department
Stephanie Rowland – EUIPO – Director, Corporate Strategy and Foresight Department
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