​​PATLIB2024​

08.30 hrs 

Welcome address 

António Campinos, President of the EPO  
Muhammed Zeki Durak, President of the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office 

08.50 hrs 

Keynote speech 

A regional network with a local impact 

09.10 hrs 

Introduction:

Türkpatent, Teknoparks and PATLIBs joining forces to reach local inventors in Türkiye

09.25 hrs 

Panel discussion: 

PATLIBs, moving up from level 2 to level 3: from professional services to information services in a business context 

10.10 hrs 

Panel discussion:  

How to engage with local innovators as a local PATLIB

PATLIB, a global network 

11.15 hrs 

Introduction: 

Leveraging the power of network support: the impact of twinning and mentoring

11.30 hrs 

Panel discussion: 

Knowledge transfer to Africa (KT2A) twinning and mentoring in practice 

• Twinning experiences: analysis of practical steps and how to move forward.  

• KT2A mentoring: methodology, best practices and how to move forward. 

12.15 hrs 

Panel discussion: 

Promoting technology transfer at Trilateral offices

12.45 hrs 

Lunch break 

PATLIB and the EPO’s Strategic Plan 2028 

14.00 hrs 

Introduction: 

The EPO’s Strategic Plan 2028 and its benefits for PATLIBs

Xavier Seuba, EPO  

14.15 hrs 

Panel discussion: 

Content and the enabling net 

15.00 hrs 

Panel discussion:

Technology transfer training and certification 

15.45-16.00 hrs 

Wrap-up: 

Workshops conclusions and way forward