Sunlit uplands? EUIPO chief on wider remit and IP education

July 19, 2022

Christian Archambeau spoke to Managing IP during the IP Case Law conference in Alicante

In a sit-down interview, Christian Archambeau explains how the EUIPO should expand its horizons, why it is supporting Ukraine and how it will get youth on side

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Max Walters

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Max plays a key part in editing Managing IP’s news and analysis and overseeing the team of reporters. He also helps chair and present the publication’s events, as well as commissioning expert comment. He also reports on all aspects of IP, particularly trademark and copyright matters in Europe.

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