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26th January 2010
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26th January 2010
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24th Febuary 2010TBC, Central London FLAG meetings are held 3 times each year and focus on areas of interest to In-house counsel and lawyers specialising in software and IP matters. Spaces are strictly limited so if you are not a member and are interested in attending please contact Julian Heathcote Hobbins on julian.hobbins@fastiis.org to confirm availability....
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