FIU Law Symposium on Property Law and Development

The FIU Law Symposium on Property Law and Development is an academic conference organized by the Florida International University College of Law. This event brings together experts from various fields to explore the role of property law and its reform as a strategy for economic development, particularly in developing countries.

Key topics covered include intellectual property laws, geographical indications regulations, relational contracts for product innovation, and property-like protections for various activities. The symposium also examines legal rules and business practices that influence the value and utility of protected investments, such as production procedures, government programs supporting specific industries, creditor and debtor laws, tax regulations, and labor and employment laws that incentivize apprenticeships and other work arrangements.

The event features panel discussions with distinguished speakers from institutions worldwide, including Sciences Po School of Law in Paris, University of Gastronomical Sciences at Pollenzo in Italy, HEC Paris, University of Torino in Italy, University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy, University of Miami School of Law, University of Insubria in Como, Italy, and FIU College of Law. These sessions provide attendees with opportunities to engage with leading scholars and practitioners in the field.

This symposium is ideal for legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and students interested in the intersection of property law and economic development. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how legal frameworks can be leveraged to promote sustainable development and economic growth.