The 2025 MARQUES Annual Conference will be held in The Hague. The Hague is known as the administrative capital and seat of the Dutch government. The Hague is famous for being home to the United Nations' International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, making it a global centre for peace and justice. The Hague is located on the west coast of the country, and is the third-largest city in the Netherlands.
Protecting, commercialising and defending brands internationally has become more complex and demanding as IP rights owners have to navigate a range of legal and business challenges amid rapidly changing political and economic developments.
This year's MARQUES Annual Conference sessions will focus on 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.
This year's Annual Conference will include seven interactive workshops for delegates to participate in as well as the opportunity to attend a special meeting at the Europol headquarters.
We are delighted to welcome you to the 2025 MARQUES Annual Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands where the theme of this year's conference will focus on 'Brand Changes in an International Context'!
ACCOMMODATION
This year you can choose your hotel when booking (subject to availability). We are offering a choice of
4 hotels - the Novotel which is attached to the conference centre (please note the Novotel does not have
a restaurant for evening meals). The Leonardo a 4 star hotel that is a 5 minute walk away and has excellent
facilities including restaurant, bar, spa and pool. The Marriott a 4 star hotel which is a 4 minute
walk away and has excellent facilites including a restaurant, gym and bar and the Hilton which is a 5 star hotel located a short distance away.
For more information on the hotels please see the Accommodation page.
Accommodation is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Subject to availability, special rates have been negotiated for delegates wishing to extend their stay either before or after the Conference. Rates quoted are inclusive of breakfast and city tax.
GETTING THERE
For details on how to get to your hotel or the World Forum please visit our
Getting there page which has full details of the transport options available to you.
NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MODULAR
REGISTRATIONS
We are able to offer those delegates who choose to source their
own accommodation or those who live locally, modular participation.
We have organised an exciting social programme and attendance at these functions is restricted to registered delegates and registered partners only. Unfortunately we are unable to offer registrations for social functions only.
Tuesday 16th September
Relax and enjoy meeting up with colleagues and new acquaintances alike at
our informal Welcome Reception being held in the World Forum.
Dress Code: Smart/Casual/Comfortable
(Gentlemen are not required to wear suits or ties)
Wednesday 17th September
Our Cultural Evening will be held at Madurodam - where you can discover the highlights, history and heritage of Holland in miniture!
Our arrival will be by coach.
Dress Code: Smart/Casual/Comfortable
(Gentlemen are not required to wear suits or ties)
Thursday 18th September
Our Signature Gala Dinner Evening will be held in De Broodfabriek with dancing till the
early hours.
Dress Code: Black Tie/Tuxedo/Formal
Certificates of Attendance for Delegates, indicating the number of hours of educational content, can be issued on request to the MARQUES Secretariat. For those jurisdictions which require it, provisions will be made for registration of attendance at individual sessions.
REGISTRATION FEES
Members of MARQUES are offered an 'Early
Bird Discount' for registration for full residential or non-residential
packages booked by Friday 27th June 2025.
Please note that early registration is strongly recommended.
