36th Annual Congress, 23–26 October 2017
This event will focus on the theme 'The Object and Purpose of Intellectual Property'.
From 23–26 October 2017, Victoria University's Faculty of Law is honoured to host ATRIP’s congress contributing to the advancement of teaching and research in the field of intellectual property.
Travelling to New Zealand
A visa may be required if you are travelling to NZ from overseas. We have prepared useful information on visas and what you can do when planning your trip.
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2017 ATRIP conference
Read a message from current ATRIP President Professor Susy Frankel on the upcoming conference 'The Object and Purpose of Intellectual Property'.
Message from the PresidentConference information
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Venue
This year’s conference days (23–26 October) will take place at Victoria University of Wellington's Law School located close to Wellington CBD.
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Accommodation
To assist you with planning your visit to Wellington, we have prepared some accommodation information and special rates for those attending the conference.
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Visa and travel
A visa may be required if you are travelling to NZ from overseas. We have prepared useful information on visas and what you can do when planning your trip.