Join us to unlock the revenue generating potential of post patent products

Dear Audace Member,

Based on entirely new research, Informa’s second annual CROP PROTECTION: GENERICS, PATENTS AND PARALLEL TRADE conference provides a unique opportunity for accessing the key information you need to fully unlock the potential of post-patent products and maximise their revenue generating potential

Audace Members benefit from a special booking rate, read on for further details.

The Conference Agenda… TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS

1.  KEY BUSINESS INSIGHTS:  Increase your understanding of the current situation and future prospects for the crop protection industry.  Latest market analysis on growth areas and success stories to help you develop winning business strategies: Dr Matthew Phillips, Phillips McDougall, UK and Ernst Topitschnig, PINUS TKI d.d., Slovenia

2.  Essential PATENT LAW and LITIGATION updates from Noel Akers, N.J.Akers, UK AND Claudio Mereu, Mckenna Long & Aldridge, Belgium.  Discover how a better understanding of patent law is enabling companies to gain a competitive advantage and stay one step ahead of the competition. 

3.  TACKLING THE REGULATORY BURDEN - Be the first to hear the latest information on the provisions for generic products under the new regulation.  European Parliamentary insight from Hiltrud Breyer, MEP plus up-to-date information and opinions from 6 national regulators on the regulations and re-registration procedures: UK, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece

4.  Parallel trade - key information on the provisions that have been drafted by the commission and member states. Feedback from 8 member states, UK, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Greece, Czech Republic, Estonia, Poland

5.  PRODUCT SECURITY FOCUS - Tackling counterfeiting in the agrochemical sector.  Strategies and tools for enforcing product security from Rocky Rowe, European Crop Protection Association, Belgium and Dr Michael J. Carroll, Dow AgroSciences, UK

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NEW FOR 2007

Join us for unbeatable opportunities to network with and have your questions answered by key industry, regulatory and legal experts –~PLUS, this year we’ve ensuring you maximise your time away from the office by offering 3 essential workshops:

P    Pre-Conference Workshop: Patents as commercial tools in the field of agrochemicals

P    Evening Symposium and Dinner: Obtaining approvals for generic products in the USA

P    Post Conference Workshop: Novel and me-too formulations for the generic market

SPECIAL AUDACE DISCOUNT

This year, Audace Members SAVE £250 off the full industry price for attending the conference OR the conference plus their choice of workshop – simply quote CQ8028AUD when booking to qualify.

How to book?  Simply:

·        Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 7481

·        Email: mailto:registrations@informa-ls.com

·        Online: http://www.iir-events.com/IIR-Conf/page.aspx?id=8323

We also have excellent group discounts available – simply contact Simon Lau on Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 7165 or email mailto:simon.lau@informa.com to find out more.

I hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to the event in November.

Best Regards

Ryan Thomas

Conference Director