Standards & Patents conference returns, and carries a 15% discount for IPKat readers

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If you are into standards and patents, then you may want to check out the forthcoming conference, Standards & Patents, that will be held in London on 5 and 6 December 2018.

The agenda tackles topics such as  AI, Open Source, and the future of patents. Speakers include leading in-house authorities (eg, Nokia, Ericsson, and Cisco) external counsel, IP management experts, and members of the judiciary.

The other good news is that IPKat readers enjoy a 15% discount in the registration fee. For further information and to register: click here, and use the VIP discount code FKW82868IPKE2.

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