Stephen Van Dulken

PATLIB UK would like to offer our best wishes to Stephen Van Dulken of the British Library London who retired earlier this month - to say that he will be missed by us all is an understatement - he has been a great source of information and inspiration to all, with his encyclopaedic knowledge of patents and their history.

Steve has championed the importance of intellectual property as a whole, and patent information in particular, right through the history of our network from PIN to PATLIB UK and BIPC.

Our current Chair, Maria Lampert, has had the pleasure of working with Steve for very many years at the British Library and assures us that his are hard shoes to fill.

In his last blog post for the British Library Steve said "I intend to stay active in the field, and will have my own blog on inventions, searching and protection, while working part-time as what I suppose could grandly be called a consultant librarian in that field. One advantage of an unusual surname is that it will be easy to find me on the Internet."

We wish him well in his retirement and great success in whatever he decides to do with all the 'spare' time he will now have.

So Steve, have a well deserved rest and thank you for all of your help!  Best Wishes PATLIB UK

Patlib 2013 23-25 April programme now open...

We are pleased to announce that the PATLIB2013 programme is now available and registration is open!


www.epo.org/patlib

Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
For the first time, new PATLIB staff and existing staff in need of a refresher course will be able to attend two half-days of training.
We have selected hotels close to the venue for you to choose from. Please consult our website for more information.

If you have any questions or need help, contact us: Patlib_Team@epo.org.


Programme:

http://www.epo.org/learning-events/events/conferences/patlib/programme.html

Consultation on the Implementation of Directive 2011/77/EU

Directive 2011/77/EU, which was adopted in September 2011 extended the term of protection for performers and sound recordings from 50 to 70 years, the idea being that performers' protection was to be brought in line with that already afforded to authors. Also included in the Directive are provisions for the harmonisation of the copyright protection terms for co-written musical compositions that contain words.


The IPO UK is seeking stakeholders views on the draft regulations that will implement this Directive in the UK. The consultation began today and continues until 4th March 2013

PATLIB2013 23-25 April 2013

PATLIB2013, A training event, EPO Munich (Isar building), 23-25 April 2013



The PATLIB Committee will soon be meeting in Vienna to develop your training programme for PATLIB2013.

Unless you have already shared your ideas with us using PATLIB2012 feedback forms, we would love to hear from you.


Please send us your requests, suggestions or ideas, providing as much information as possible, before 1 October 2012: Patlib_Team@epo.org.

PATLIB2012 opening session video 2012 PATLIB conference Manchester

http://youtu.be/AuKQ1ClaW_g


This is the link to Guy Robinson's video. Use PATLIB2012 as a keyword to search for other videos

PATLIB - the annual conference for intellectual property (IP) professionals from libraries and information centres across Europe. Organised by the European Patent Office (EPO), the event is the ideal opportunity to learn about the latest IP developments and "network" with your peers.

Launch of PATLIB Cymru in Mid Wales

World Intellectual Property Day will be celebrated in Aberystwyth on April 26 with a training course run by PATLIB Cymru for local companies wishing to learn more about how to identify, protect and exploit their Intellectual Property Rights. PATLIB Cymru is the Welsh Government's Intellectual Property Information Centre, part of the Europe-wide PATLIB network.

During the day a new PATLIB Cymru Outreach Centre will be launched as the Welsh Government and the National Library of Wales join forces to offer a PATLIB service in Mid Wales.

The first PATLIB Cymru centre was opened last year at Llandudno Junction and the new outreach centre in Mid Wales will support the work of this centre and help make the most of Welsh ideas.

Edwina Hart AM, Minister for Business , Enterprise, Technology and Science said:

"This is an important project and will promote Welsh ideas and ensure that businesses and inventors have guidance to support them.

"By working together the National Library and the Welsh Government can offer a valuable service in mid Wales. I hope now that individuals and businesses will take advantage of this service and access the support and guidance available to them."

Monthly surgeries will be held at Y Bont, The Welsh Government's public area in Aberystwyth, and the National Library of Wales. The first surgery will be held on 10 May 2012 at the national Library. Further sessions will be held at Y Bont on 7 June and another at the National Library on 5 July 2012.

Andrew Green, National Librarian of Wales added:

"Intellectual Property is complicated and costly but very important to innovation and growth in Wales. Businesses will now be able to turn to this service for help and guidance and we look forward to hosting the first IP Surgery at the National Library on 10 May."

The new outreach centre will provide access to Intellectual Property information and offers:

• A free enquiry service


• Access to free online IP databases


• Literature on various aspects of Intellectual Property


• Guidance on patent searching for those who are unsure where to start

PATLIB Cymru is part of the european Funded Business Innovation Project. If you are interested in attending the training day on April 26 at the Welsh Government Office in Aberystwyth, please register by contacting the Welsh Government Business Information Helpline on 03000 6 03000 or by emailing: businesssupport@wales.gsi.gov.uk

PATLIB Conference Manchester 2012

This years PATLIB conference is being held in Manchester from 30th May - 1st June 2012 and is a networking event for PATLIBs. The programme has been compiled with the aim of addressing issues that PATLIBs face in their daily work; delivering services beyond Patent Information, acquiring the right tools, and running a PATLIB centre successfully.

At PATLIB 2012 you will hear speakers from PATLIB centres throughout Europe who will share their best practices and experiences.

Registration is now open