In these unprecedented times, with much of the world in lockdown, MARQUES is launching several new initiatives to support members with both educational and networking resources.

These include:

• A weekly “Virtual Coffee Break” email sent to members every Wednesday morning, which includes details of new publications and online events as well as contributions from members such as photos, tips on home working, music playlists and quizzes
• A Virtual Coffee Break page on the website, with pictures and news from members working from home (click on each picture to reveal the information)
• A video interview with MARQUES Chair Susie Harris (pictured right), which can be viewed on the MARQUES homepage
• A series of webinars on topical issues of interest to members. The first one is being hosted by the Cyberspace Team at 13.00 Central Europe time today (23 April) on ICANN Rights Protection Mechanisms. You can join the webinar here
• New publications from the MARQUES Teams and Task Forces, which will be summarised on the MARQUES blogs when they are available
• Interviews with leading figures about topical IP issues and plans

The MARQUES initiatives were highlighted in a recent article published by World Trademark Review.

Look out for more news on all these initiatives in the regular Virtual Coffee Break email, which all members receive. To update your membership details and mailing preferences, click on My Account.

If you have any questions about your membership, please contact the secretariat (info@marques.org or telephone +44 (0) 116 274 7355). If you would like to contribute to the MARQUES initiatives, please contact editor@marques.org.