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Where competition and IP meet
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2013 LIDC Congress
19-22 September 2013Hyatt Regency Kiev Hotel (5, Ally Tarasovoy St., Kiev, Ukraine)
International League of Competition Law
Dear Colleagues!We would like to invite you to the LIDC Congress 2013, which is to be held in Kiev for the !rst time, on September 19-22!
This year, the Association for Resistance to Unfair Competition, which is the Ukrainian national group of LIDC, has the honour of organizing and hosting this major event for all those who have an interest in competition law and IP rights. Moreover, we are especially pleased to hold the Congress in Kiev, as it will be the !rst LIDC Congress in Ukraine or any other CIS-country.
We did our best to make this Congress interesting with regards to both its content and the entertainment on o"er.
We have prepared a program on such current topics as the antitrust regulation of the food products retail, the non-compliance with CSR policies as unfair business practice, FRAND standards, the trademark and market issues in relation to the new gTLDs and antitrust damages claims. These issues will be presented by highly reputable speakers and “up to date” panel discussions.
Furthermore, of course, we invite you to Kiev to learn about the rich Ukrainian culture, to discover this ancient city in Eastern Europe, to visit landmarks of cultural heritage and to experience Slavonic hospitality.
We are absolutely positive that LIDC Congress 2013 will be a very valuable experience for you!
See you in Kiev!
Yours sincerely,
Gusztáv Bacher,President of the International League of Competiton Law (LIDC)
Sergiy Shklyar,President of the Association for Resistance to Unfair Competition, the LIDC National Group in Ukraine
THE CONGRESS PROGRAMMEThursday, 19 September
Scienti!c Programme:
14:00 ! 16:30 Meeting of the LIDC Bureau
16:30 ! 17:30 Meeting of the LIDC Council
Social Programme for all participants:
19:30 Welcome Cocktail
Friday, 20 SeptemberScienti!c Programme:
08:45 ! 09:00 Opening session (welcome speeches) Vasyl Tsushko, Head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU), Gusztáv Bacher, President of LIDC
09:00 ! 10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: FRAND determination and antitrust: what is a fair FRAND? Moderator: Prof. Anselm Kamperman Sanders, PhD (Lond.), Maastricht University, The NetherlandsPanel members:
Dr. Claudia Tapia, LL.M, Director, IP Policy Patent & Standards Strategy, , Germany
Dr. Szilvia Szekely, DG Competition, European CommissionRichard Wolfram, Esq., New York, USA Christian Loyau, ETSI, Legal Affairs Director, France
10:30 ! 11:00 Co!ee Break
11:00 ! 12:30 Question A: “The grocery retail market: is antitrust e"ciently handling this market?” (merger, restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position) International Reporter: Prof. Frédéric Jenny, France
12:30 ! 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 ! 14:30 KEYNOTE SPEECH: Trademark and market issues in relation to the new gTLDs Dr. Torsten Bettinger, LL.M., Germany
14:30 ! 16:00 Question B: “Does non-compliance with CSR (corporate social responsibility) commitments constitute unfair commercial practices?” International Reporter: Guy Tritton, Barrister, UK
16:00 ! 16:30 Co!ee Break
16:30 ! 18:30 PANEL: Enforcement of antitrust law: international experience and post-transition economiesPART I: Core problems of economic competition development Moderator: Oleksandr Voznyuk, Counsel, Antimonopoly practice, Asters, UkraineSpeakers:
Mykola Barash, Authorized governmental official of Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine
Adriy Tsyganov, Deputy Head of Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russian Federation
German Zacharov, Non-commercial partnership “Promotion of Economic
Competition in CIS”PART II: IP & Competition: crossroad of parallel import
Saturday, 21 SeptemberScienti!c Programme:
09:00 ! 10:30 PANEL: Antitrust damages claim – after EU Commission’s proposal for a directive (opening the private enforcement mechanism for antitrust lawyers?) Moderator: Prof. Muriel Chagny, Université de Versailles, FrancePanel members:
Bruce Kilpatrick, Addleshaw Goddard, UKDr. Marco Hartmann-Rüppel, Taylor Wessing, Germany
10:30 ! 11:00 Co!ee Break
11:00 ! 11:45 Working Session Question A
11:45 ! 12:30 Working Session Question B
12:30 ! 13:15 LIDC General Assembly
13:15 ! 13:30 Meeting of the LIDC Council
13:30 ! 14:30 Lunch Break
Social Programme for all participants:
20:00 Gala Dinner at Chumatskiy Shlyakh (authentic Ukrainian restaurant)
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD CREDIT):
Every participant attending the Congress can request a “Certi!cate of Participation” that may be used for obtaining credits for “Continuing Legal Education” purposes, depending on national rules.
For more information, please contact your national LIDC group and local bar relating to the requirements.
Sunday, 22 September (optional)09:00 ! 12:00 Excursion to Mamayeva Sloboda, an open air museum –
a Cossack village (includes traditional Ukrainian lunch)
12:00 ! 13:00 Lunch
Friday, 20 September09:00 ! 11:00 | Kiev bus city tour14:00 ! 17:00 | Guided walking tour along
Andreyevskiy spusk (one of the most beautiful and ancient streets of Kiev)
Saturday, 21 September09:00 ! 12:00 | Guided tour
to Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (one of the most ancient and most honoured monasteries of the Kiev Rus)
Sunday, 22 September (optional)09:00 ! 12:00 | Excursion to Mamayeva
Sloboda, an open air museum – a Cossack village (includes traditional Ukrainian lunch)
PROGRAMME FOR ACCOMPANYING PERSONS
KIEV BUS CITY TOURFriday, 20 September, 09:00 # 11:00You will visit:
Khreshchatyk – central street in Kyiv and Maidan Nezalezhnosty square – the heart of the city:The entire street was completely destroyed during World War II by the retreating Red Army and rebuilt in the neo-classical style of post-war Stalinist architecture. It stretches from the European Square (northeast) through the Maidan and to Bessarabska Square (southwest) where the Besarabsky Market is located.
the ancient St. Sophia Cathedral and St. Mykhaylo Cathedral:
a cathedral temple of Kiev Metropolis (Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople) in 1037-1299 and second one after the Church of the Tithes. Today, it is an outstanding architectural monument of Kievan Rus’ and a multi-structural complex-museum. The cathedral is one of the city’s best known landmarks and the !rst patrimony on territory of Ukraine to be inscribed on the World Heritage List
the Golden Gate: a major landmark of the Ancient Kiev and historic gateway in the ancient city fortress
Kyiv National Opera of Taras Shevchenko, and Podil – the historical lower city.
LIDC TOURS AND TRIPS
GUIDED WALKING TOURALONG ANDREYEVSKIY SPUSK Friday, 20 September, 14:00 # 17:00This is a historic descent connecting Kiev’s Upper Town neighborhood and the historically commercial Podil neighborhood. The street, often advertised by tour guides and operators as the “Montmartre of Kiev”, is a major tourist attraction of the city. The Andriyivskyy Descent is marked by a couple historic landmarks, including the Castle of Richard the Lionheart, the 18th century baroque Saint Andrew’s Church, famed Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov’s house, and numerous other monuments.
GUIDED TOURTO KIEV"PECHERSK LAVRASaturday, 21 September, 09:00 # 12:00Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts where it is located in Kiev. Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1051 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
EXCURSION TO MAMAYEVA SLOBODA, AN OPEN AIR MUSEUM # A COSSACK VILLAGE (optional)Sunday, 22 September, 09:00 # 12:00In the middle of XVII century a French engineer and cartographer Guillaume Le Vasseur de Beauplan said: “Ukraina est Terra Cosacorum” – “Ukraine is a Land of Cossacks”. That’s why in seven kilometers from Khreschatyk an open air museum – a Cossack village “Mamajeva Sloboda” – has been located. Its thematic exhibits are situated on the 9,2 hectares site and represent a full replica of a historical settlement depicting Ukrainian nature, architecture and the way of life.
The objects of “Mamajeva Sloboda” are used by the method of reproduction of the living history according to their original functions – with the aim to popularize and revive the original Ukrainian folk traditions, customs, rites, forgotten labor skills and handicrafts.http://mamajeva-sloboda.ua/en/about-us
HYATT REGENCY KIEV5, Ally Tarasovoy St., Kiev, Ukrainewww.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com
The Hyatt Regency Kiev is among the !nest 5 star hotels in Kiev. It is located in the city centre, overlooking the breathtaking Kiev Old City, which features many of Kiev’s main historical sights. It is within walking distance of Saint-Sophia’s Cathedral, Saint-Michael’s Monastery and the boutiques of famous Kreshchatyk Street.
Hyatt houses 234 beautiful hotel rooms & suites, Spa Naturel and a !tness center, Club Olympus, with modern gym facilities and a 23 m indoor pool. The hotel is also known for its exquisite restaurants and bars, including Grill Asia, a restaurant serving the best meat and seafood dishes in the country and the popular Bar on 8th #oor with its famous panoramic view from the terrace. Boryspil Kiev airport is 40 km away.
Special rates for LIDC Congress guests (per room, per night, include breakfast and VAT):
EUR 220 EUR 245
All enquiries for room reservation have to be sent directly to the Hotel by e-mail: [email protected] or it is possible to !ll in the reservation form and send it by fax +38 044 581 1235. Room reservation can also be done by using web-page of the Hotel: www.kyiv.regency.hyatt.com
Participants of the Congress are entitled to special room rates in the Congress hotel – Hyatt as well as other partner hotels.Information on hotels and rates can be found at http://aruc.org.ua/en/lidc2013/hotels/
Hotel alternatives:
FAIRMONT GRAND HOTEL KYIV 1 Naberezhno-Khreshchatytska St., Kyiv, Ukraine http://www.fairmont.com/kyiv
10 min. by foot to the Congress Hotel (5 min. ride by the funicular at Poshtova Ploshcha, 5 min. walk across the square).
Special rates for LIDC Congress guests:EUR 190EUR 210
The rates quoted are for accommodation perroom, per night, include breakfast and VATNumber of rooms at special rates is limited.Availability should be checked with the hotel.
VISA REQUIREMENTSIt is, important to note that under the legislation of Ukraine in order to attend the Congress in Ukraine, nationals of certain countries must apply for a visa before travelling. Countries whose del-egates require a Ukrainian visa: Australia, Albania, China, Egypt, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Vene-zuela, Vietnam and other. For citizens of EU, U.S., Japan, Brazil, Russian Federation visa is not required for a stay up to 90 days within a 180 day period. To check whether you need a visa to Ukraine please visit website of the Ministry of Foreign A!airs of Ukraine.
Consulate and Embassy Information – Find Ukrainian consulates and embassies in your country.
It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of his / her visa requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow su$cient time for the application procedure. Attendees should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing of their visa applications.
Individuals requiring an o$cial Letter of Invitation can request one through the Congress Secretariat ([email protected]). The Letter of Invitation does not !nancially obligate the Congress organisers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the Congress are the sole responsibility of the attendee. Every interna-tional visitor should check with his or her local consulate regarding visa and entry regulations for Ukraine.
RADISSON BLU HOTEL
ELEVEN MIRRORS DESIGN HOTEL
Yaroslaviv Val 22, Kyiv, Ukrainewww.radissonblu.com
15 min. walk by foot to the Congress Hotel (see directions).
Special rates for LIDC Congress guests:EUR 170EUR 190EUR 210EUR 230
Number of rooms at special rates is limited.Availability should be checked with the hotel.Special rates are valid no later than Friday1st September 2013.
34A Bohdana Khmelnytskogo St., Kyiv, Ukrainewww.11mirrors-hotel.com
15 min. walk by foot to the Congress hotel (see directions)
Special rates for LIDC Congress guests:
Twin/Double – EUR 170EUR 230EUR 255
The rate is valid for one or two personsin the room. Breakfast includedNumber of rooms at special rates is limited.Availability should be checked with the hotel.1% of city tax will be added on top of thequoted rates.
Other hotels:Other hotels can be booked at special rates offered by the Albatros travel agency. Contact person: , @albatros.travel, phone: +380 44 495-56-70, fax: +380 44 495-56-71, mobile: +38093 774-50-58.
KIEVGeographically, Kiev sits at the centre of Europe, just couple hours #ight time from major West European cities. In reality it feels like an entirely di"erent world. Cold Imposing soviet statues from a bygone era and beautiful Golden domed churches are just a few of the delights that await you. But Ukraine is changing; a newly independent country has emerged from its soviet legacy, and is now establishing itself with its own unique identity.
Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, is one of the most beautiful cities in the East of Europe. It is a city of everything you least expect. The so called “Mother of all Slavic cities”, steeped in history and rich in culture. Kiev is an ancient city where old meets new and east meets west. Kiev is also known as one of the greenest cities in Europe.
Ukrainians are very proud of their capital’s role in establishing European civilisation in Eastern Europe.
A little bit of Kiev history
The city’s name is said to derive from the name of Kyi, one of its four legendary founders. During its history, Kiev, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, passed through several stages of great prominence and relative obscurity. The city probably existed as a commercial centre as early as the 5th century. A Slavic settlement on the great trade route between Scandinavia and Constantinople. Under Varangians rule, the city became a capital of the Rus’, the !rst East Slavic state. Completely destroyed during the Mongol invasion in 1240, the city lost most of its in#uence for the centuries to come. It was a provincial capital of marginal importance in the outskirts of the territories controlled by its powerful neighbours; !rst the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, followed by Poland and Russia.
The city prospered again during the Russian Empire’s industrial revolution in the late 19th century. In 1917, after the Ukrainian National Republic declared independence from the Russian Empire, Kiev became its capital. And from 1921 onwards Kiev was an important city of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, and, from 1934, its capital. During World War II, the city again su"ered signi!cant damage, but quickly recovered in the post-war years, remaining the third largest city of the Soviet Union. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Ukrainian independence of 1991, Kiev remained the capital of Ukraine.
Destination practical information about UkraineArea 603,628 km2
Population 44 854 065
Capital Kiev (2 797 553 inhabitants)
Other major cities Kharkiv (1 442 910), Odessa (1 003 705), Dnepropetrovsk (999 310), Donetsk (975 959)
Administrative language Ukrainian
Political system Semi-presidential republic
Currency Ukrainian Hryvna % UAH
Time zone Eastern European Time (UTC+2)
from April to October % summer time
The weather in September The weather is warm till the end of September % beginning of October. This time of year is called Indian summer. It is a very pleasant time with yellow leaves, small rains, and temperature level of approximately +15-25 C. It can be windy in the evenings, so do not forget to bring some jackets.
Calling code: +380
Important telephone numbers:Police 102, Emergency and Fire Brigade 101,Ambulance 103
By planeBoryspil International Airport (IATA: KBP) is located 36 kilometers south-east from the city center. Airlines operating to/from KBP include Ukraine’s major international airlines % Ukraine International Airlines (&'()*+,-)' ./'*0')'1 23+*1)4 % Mizhnarodni Avialiniyi Ukrayiny), as well as Aero#ot, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Czech Airlines, Delta, Estonian Air, Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and AirBaltic.
Zhulyany Airport (IATA: IEV) is located 17 kilometers southwest of the city center. It is mostly served by budget airlines.
By trainKiev’s central railway station Kiev Passazhyrskyi is close to the city centre. Direct day and night trains are available from all major cities and towns in Ukraine. There are good international connections with central Europe and Russia. Departures from Belgrade (36 h), Budapest (24 h), Bratislava (29 h), Chisinau (15 h), Minsk (12 h), Prague (35 h), So!a (37 h) via Bucharest (26 h) and Warsaw (16 h) are nightly. From Moscow there are a multitude of trains with the fastest one being Metropolitan Express taking just 85 hours. Saint Petersburg is also well served with an overnight train taking 23 hours.
By carThe main route into Ukraine from the West is via Poland % the only 24-hour customs post is in Lvivska Oblast (Region) at a place called Krakovets. The nearest signi!cant town on the Polish side is Przemy6l, and it’s straightforward to !nd by following route #4 (which passes through Przemy6l). Once through, just follow the main road towards Lviv (78/'/) on the E40 % this is the route right across Ukraine to Kiev (and thence the East).
GETTING TO KIEV
REGISTRATION FEES:Regular Early Bird*
LIDC Members 950 EUR 810 EURReduced for young members (below 35), retired members, academics, judges and members of competition authorities and administrations
620 EUR 520 EUR
Non-members 1 100 EUR 935 EURAccompanying persons 350 EUR 280 EUROne day fee (for Friday only for Ukrainian participants who will not attend the social programme)
400 EUR
SUNDAY Common excursion to Mamayeva Sloboda (Optional) 56 EUR
*Early bird – before August 12, 2013
www.aruc.org.ua/en/lidc2013/ If you have any queries, please contact ARUC at [email protected].
REGISTRATION FORM
Business Centre “Eurasia”75, Zhylyanska st., 5th #oor, 01032, Kyiv, Ukrainetel.: +38 044 390 55 33; fax: +38 044 390 55 [email protected]
HYATT REGENCY KIEV5, Alla Tarasova Street, Kiev, 01001, UkraineT: +38 044 581 1234 F: +38 044 581 1235E: [email protected]
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