There is just one more week until the end of the Early Bird booking period for the MARQUES Annual Conference 2025, which will be held in The Hague, The Netherlands from 16 to 19 September.

The Early Bird discount is available for full residential or non-residential packages booked by Friday 27 June.

The theme of this year’s Conference is “Brand Changes in an International Context”. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics including: the impact of external factors on IP work; brands in international trade; the rise of sustainability; international jurisdiction in trademark litigation; brands in international M&A; brand revivals; and the latest CJEU and EU General Court case law.

There will also be seven workshops and the opportunity to join a visit to Europol headquarters.

The social programme includes: Welcome Reception at the World Forum on 16 September; Cultural Evening at Madurodam on 17 September; and Gala Dinner Evening in De Broodfabriek on 18 September.

This year, you can choose your hotel when booking (subject to availability). The four conference hotels are the Novotel, Leonardo, Marriott and Hilton.

The Early Bird rate for MARQUES members is €3,100 (fully residential package) or €2,545 (full programme excluding accommodation).

The Early Bird rate for non-members is €3,950 (full residential package) or €3,395 (full programme excluding accommodation).

Find out more about the Annual Conference on the dedicated page on the MARQUES website. This page includes links to: the programme; accommodation details; tours/excursions; registration fees; terms and conditions; getting there; and sponsors; and online registration.

As of 19 June, 568 people form 70 countries had already booked their place at the Annual Conference.