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Audio files: Brussels regional consultation

Centre Albert Borschette (CCAB), Brussels
February 17, 1999

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OPENING SPEAKERS
(How to play)
TITLE ORGANIZATION DURATION
Francis Gurry Assistant Director General World Intellectual Property Organization

10.5 mins

Marianne Gumaelius Principal Administrator DG XV E2
European Commission

5.5 mins

Francis Gurry Assistant Director General World Intellectual Property Organization

0.5 min

PRESENTATIONS TITLE ORGANIZATION DURATION
Philip Sheppard Branding Affairs Manager AIM European Brands Association 3 mins

Interventions

1 min

Keith Gymer Trademark and Patent Attorney Page Hargrave 21 mins

Interventions

2 mins
Fay Howard Project Manager RIPE CENTR 3 mins

Interventions

4.5 mins

OPEN DISCUSSIONS

TITLE

ORGANIZATION

DURATION

Morning

Assistant Director General World Intellectual Property Organization

70.5 mins

Moderated by
Francis Gurry

Afternoon

Assistant Director General World Intellectual Property Organization 152 mins
Moderated by
Francis Gurry
CLOSING SESSION

TITLE

ORGANIZATION

DURATION

Francis Gurry

Assistant Director General World Intellectual Property Organization 1 min

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