Looking to discuss the latest developments in competition law in the pharma sector? Here’s an event for you

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Competition law has a de facto capital in Europe, and that place is Brussels. Our friends at KNect365 wish to let IPKat readers know that they are organizing a conference in this city to discuss the latest development in this area of the law as applied to the pharmaceutical sector.

The conference, which will be held on 4 December 2018, will feature speakers from the European Commission and national regulators, as well as in-house counsel and eminent lawyers from across the industry.

The other good news is that readers of this blog are entitled to a 15% discount: just click here and use the VIP code FKW82867IPKE to register.

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