Florence Conference on IP, Competition and Innovation Call for Papers Florence (Italy) – EUI Campus, 3 – 4 October 2024

DETAILS OF THE OPPORTUNITY :

PROGRAM: The goal of the Florence Conference on IP, Competition and Innovation is
to stimulate an in-depth discussion of selected academic papers with particular
emphasis on the policy impact of the research findings. Each paper will be allocated
30 minutes, divided between 15 minutes for the author’s presentation and the rest for
discussion by a pre-assigned fellow participant and questions from invited attendees.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: The Florence Conference on IP, Competition and Innovation will
feature a keynote lecture by Herbert Hovenkamp (University of Pennsylvania).
SUBMISSION: Please submit extended abstracts (min. five pages) or full papers to the
following link by 2 June 2024: https://rscas.eu/view-form/call-for-papers-florenceseminar-on-ip-rights-and-competition-law/.

Acceptance notifications will be sent by the
end of June 2024. The final paper versions of the selected submissions are due by 15
September 2024.

BEST JUNIOR PAPER AWARDS: Two Best Junior Paper Awards will be given for the best
contribution among those submitted by authors not older than 35 years, respectively
in the fields of law and of economics. Scholars will be required to provide proof of their
date of birth to be eligible for this award. All co-authors of joint papers must meet the
age criteria.

COSTS: The cost of participating in the conference is EUR 150, including an evening
social event, meals and refreshments at the venue. Participants bear their travel and
accommodation costs.

For information about accommodation facilities and logistics
issues, please write to Marsida Nence at [email protected].