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
PLEASE NOTE
On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th ELSA Leicester will be hosting the ELSA UK NCM 2012. Participants at the conference are welcome to stay for one or both days. Alternatively we will be organising a day Trip to London.
If you are interested in staying longer YOU MUST SAY SO IN THE APPLICATION!
Registration deadline: 1/2/2012 DEADLINE EXTENDED TILL 15/2/2012
Fees
The Final Lecture is free of charge and open to everyone. We will shortly post the event registration form
For International Guests
ELSA Members from favored countries:
27 euros per night
ELSA Members from non favored countries:
32 euros per night
ELSA Alumni:
40 euros per night
Non ELSA Member:
45 euros per night
There is an additional charge of 15 euros for the London trip. We are currently trying to get this subsidised so the charge might vary. In any case this will be the maximum fee that you will pay.
The participation fee covers administration costs, accommodation, participation, meals, and the social programme.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accomodation
About Leicester
Leicester is the tenth largest city in Britain with a population of approximately 300,000. It is situated at the heart of the East Midlands, a large region which encompasses six counties.
Leicester is a culturally diverse city with a good track record of shared cultural events. The city’s Diwali celebrations are the largest outside of India and attract visitors from many cultures. Leicester Caribbean Carnival is the second largest in the UK. The Leicester Comedy Festival has been staged annually since 1994 and attracts many top acts to the city.
Leicester is home to three leading sports teams; a range of excellent, free museums and art galleries; a state-of-the-art theatre (Curve, opened in 2008); the largest covered market in Europe (which has been on the same site for 700 years), the award-winning National Space Centre (the largest and most modern space-related visitor attraction in Europe); and the only double-track, standard gauge steam railway in Britain!
How to get here
East Midlands Airport
The nearest airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport, which serves Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Ryanair and other low cost airlines, serve the airport has direct flights to more than 90 destinations in 28 countries as well as many internal flights within the UK. The Leicester Skylink bus service connects East Midlands Airport with St Margaret’s Bus Station, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Skylink buses run every 30 minutes during the day and hourly at night. See the coach page for details of how to get from St Margaret’s to the University.
Other Airports
There are rail services from Leicester to Birmingham Airport (via Coleshill Parkway), Luton Airport (via Luton Aiport Parkway) and Stansted Airport. There is a direct coach service from Leicester to Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.
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