Big Pharma vs the People
International Conference on The Right to Access to Essential Medicines and IP Rights
Leicester, United Kingdom, 1st – 3rd March 2012
| ELSA Leicester and ELSA UK are excited to invite you to our first international eventThis conference will look at the aspects of the right to access essential medicines in contrast with the intellectual property rights that companies hold.There will be a combination of roundtables and a final plenary. |  |
The Event
Speakers
Prof. Vincezo Salvatore
Director of Legal Services – European Medical Agency
From 1991 to 2004, Prof. Salvatore worked as an avvocato (qualified lawyer) in private practice – both arbitration and litigation – mainly dealing with public procurement, competition, international trade and contracts. He also worked as a research assistant in international law at the University of Pavia from 1992 to 1999 and as Associate Professor of International Law at the University of Insubria from 1999 to 2003.
He has been Chair Professor of International Law at the University of Insubria since 2004.
He joined the European Medicines Agency as Head of the Legal Sector in November 2004 and was appointed Data Protection Officer in July 2005.
Dr. Nathan Ford
Medical Director – MSF Access to Essential Medicines Campaign
Prof. Gianluca Contaldi
Professor of International Law – University of Macerata, Italy
Gianluca Contaldi is Professor of International Law at the University of Macerata. Author of numerous publications, especially in the fields of private international law and procedural law and European Union law, he is an expert in recognition of trusts, the freedom of movement of companies, international contracts, problems of jurisdiction in cross-border disputes and the international protection of intellectual property.
He also is a registered lawyer and regularly appears as Counsel before the highest national and international courts and tribunals. His practice focuses on International law, European Union Law, and Administrative Law.
Registration
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