An hour with a Trademark Attorney - Global perspective - GEW 2024

Some may not realise IP rights/protocols vary/differ around the world (eg. US vs. UK). Hear directly from a practising Trademark Attorney on why everyone, everywhere should be aware of the importance of protecting their work, especially internationally based entrepreneurs or even those who study in RGU/UK and then may relocate abroad.

Speaker's Bio 

Mike Vettese’s expertise is in trade marks, with a particular emphasis on protecting brands within the music, media and entertainment industries. Over the years, Mike has acted for many celebrities, footballers, musical acts and performers, authors as well as for a number of high-profile and well-known fashion and sports brands.

Based in Aberdeen, he is one of only two qualified trade mark attorneys working for any company permanently based north of Scotland’s central belt. He has significant experience within the hydrocarbon exploration, extraction and exploitation industries, the renewable energy industry, and companies that provide support to both. He also has experience in protecting and enforcing the brands of distillers and brewers, particularly in relation to beer, ale and Scotch whisky.

Mike is knowledgeable in designing, managing and enforcing multi-national trade mark portfolios, with a particular emphasis on customs surveillance and anti-counterfeit measures. He also works in enforcement, in conjunction with the police and local trading standards authorities, and in trade mark filing and prosecution strategies.