Dr. Cristina Hernández-Martí Pérez was a member of the Organising Committee of the AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) Cairo 2026 Seminar, held in Cairo, Egypt.
The seminar brought together lawyers and legal professionals from different jurisdictions, providing a platform for knowledge sharing, discussions on current legal issues and the strengthening of international professional relationships.
As part of the academic programme, the Intellectual Property, Technology, Media and Telecommunications (IP/TMT) track focused on key legal challenges facing the media and entertainment industries, featuring four panel discussions:
Panel 1 – IP Law in the Media Landscape: Exploring the role of intellectual property in the evolving media landscape and the main legal challenges affecting the sector.
Panel 2 – Trademark Protection in the Media and Entertainment Industry: Addressing key issues relating to trademark protection within the media and entertainment industries.
Panel 3 – IP Challenges in Streaming and Online Content: Examining intellectual property challenges arising from streaming platforms and the distribution of digital content.
Panel 4 – Counterfeits and Enforcement in the Media Industry: Discussing counterfeiting and the legal mechanisms available to protect and enforce intellectual property rights within the media industry.
In the fourth panel, Dr. Cristina Hernández-Martí Pérez acted as moderator, leading the discussion with panellists Tim Kröger, Mohamed Eldib and Anne-Sophie Leroi on the challenges of combating counterfeiting and ensuring the effective enforcement of intellectual property rights in the media sector.
Beyond the academic sessions, the seminar offered a comprehensive programme of professional networking opportunities and cultural activities, fostering the exchange of perspectives and experiences among legal professionals from around the world.
Dr. Cristina Hernández-Martí Pérez’s involvement in both the Organising Committee and the academic programme reflects her continued commitment to the development and protection of intellectual property rights, as well as to international collaboration and knowledge sharing within the legal profession.
