afterwork - intellectual property in the creative industries
Intellectual Property Afterworks:
Creation and Future Challenges – Intellectual Property in the Creative Industries
The Intellectual Property Office (OPI), the Luxembourg Institute of Intellectual Property (IPIL) and the 1535° Creative Hub are organizing on November 20 an Afterwork dedicated to Intellectual Property (IP) in the creative industries.
The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the 1535° Creative Hub in Differdange.
This gathering is aimed at creators, designers, artists, and professionals in the field, with the goal of presenting available protection tools, remedies in cases of infringement, and future perspectives for intellectual property in the coming years. Testimonials, discussions, and interactive sessions will set the rhythm for the evening.
Program
Introduction
Presentation of the objectives of the Afterwork and the speakers.
Session I: From Creation to Protection
An intellectual property advisor (speaker to be confirmed) will present the various types of protection for creative works: trademarks, designs and models, and copyright. Artist Julie Wagener will share her practical experience. An interactive session will allow participants to test their knowledge.
Session II: Defending and Enforcing IP Rights
An IP lawyer (speaker to be confirmed) will address cases of infringement, possible remedies, and good contractual practices. Artist Serge Ecker will share his personal experience regarding violations of his IP rights. Another interactive session will invite the audience to distinguish between simple inspiration and actual infringement.
Session III: Lessons and Future Challenges
Kristian Horsburgh, Director of the 1535° Creative Hub, will moderate a panel bringing together the speakers to discuss three key questions: common misconceptions in IP, practical advice for creators, and medium- and long-term perspectives for the evolution of IP.
Q&A session with the audience
Practical Information
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: 1535° Creative Hub (Conference Room – Building A)
115A, rue Emile Mark, L-4620 Differdange
Language: French
Free admission, registration required: Les Afterworks de la Propriété Intellectuelle – Institut de la Propriété Intellectuelle Luxembourg