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  The China IPR SME Helpdesk is pleased to invite you to the workshop `Trade Secrets and Non-Competition`, which will addres the following issues: •Learn why trade secrets are important to protect your company`s intellectual property •Gain insight in the meaning of `trade secrets` and how to use them in commercial relations •Learn how HR can be used to protect your intellectual property •Get the opportunity to ask your questions to an experienced China IPR expert during a workshop on trade secrets and non-competition This workshop is designed to be relevant for all staff from all industries including executives, managers, HR, IT, security, markeing and administration staff, to ensure your whole team is committed to protecting your intellectual property. You will have the opportunity to discuss IP issues you may have with the expert during an interactive workshop. You may also book a private one-on-one session with the expert following the event.   One-On-One Consultation Sessions If you would like to receive confidential one-on-one advice about your China IPR, sign up for a free, 20-minute consultation with our qualified IP lawyer. To ensure you have a chance to meet with the expert, please book your session in advance by indicating your interest when you register. The IPR one-on-one consultation is open to European SMEs on a first-come, first-served basis. Any information you provide to the China IPR SME Helpdesk with be treated as confidential.     Speaker Biography Maarten Roos was educated at Leiden University and Guangzhou`s Sun-Yat-Sen University. He advises and represents Western companies with business interest in China, mainly relating to investment projects and corporate activities, intellectual property rights protection, employment issues and dispute resolution. He has worked on numerous complex transactions including M&A deals, corporate (re-)structuring and company liquidations, and frequently represents foreign clients in negotiations with Chinese business partners and government officials. Maarten also serves on the supervisory board of the subsidiaries of several mulitnational companies. Maarten founded R&P China lawyers in 2010 as the first foreign-managed Chinese law firm in Shanghai, advising international companies on Chinese legal issues and representing them in court, arbitration and negotiations with government departments. In September 2012 Kluwer Law published his first book: "Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide", which offers insight to Chinese law and practice for international companies that trade with or invest in China, covering subjects such as investment, joint ventures, M&A transactions, IP protection, dealing with disputes, financing subsidiaries and tax compliance. Maarten has worked in the Chinese legal industry since 2002 and is fluent in English, Dutch and Mandarin Chinese.   Registration and cancellation   China IPR SME Helpdesk events are available to European Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and SME intermediary organisations such as embassies or consulates, chambers of commerce and trade associations only. China IPR SME Helpdesk events are closed to law firms and consultants who offer IPR services. If you meet the criteria and would like to attend please register by emailing rsvp-china@china-iprhelpdesk.eu with the name and date of the event in the subject line and your company information. You will receive a confirmation email. Because places are limited, in the case of unexpected cancellations please inform the Helpdesk as soon as possible.   About the China IPR Helpdesk   The China IPR SME Helpdesk provides free information, first-line advice and training to SMEs to protect and enforce their IPR in China. The Helpdesk’s services are free to European SMEs and SME intermediaries (including EU embassies) and includes training events in China and Europe; online tools and materials at www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu and tailored advice from our expert by phone, Email or though the website.  

                                                                     Whether through online social networking or face-to-face contact, women are meeting, sharing and connecting in very different way than men. For this reason, and because sometimes it’s nice to be among ourselves, we invite all the women to join us for this first Inter-chamber Ladies Afterwork on Wednesday June 13, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.   Mingle, make new contacts, develop your network of friends and business partners and share your experience in a relaxed atmosphere! Chamber Members, bring your friends and they can get the member price!   Venue: Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant Hotel G, A7 Gongti Xilu, 工体西路甲7号 6552-2880   Price: Member: 100 RMB, non members: 200 RMB (includes drink and tapas)   Date: Wednesday June 13, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm  

                                                                   Dear Members, Dear Friends The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce together with the China-Australia Chamber of Commerce in China, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in China and the German Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to the seminar that will be held in Beijing on June the 7th:   Interchamber Breakfast Seminar - VAT (Valued Add Tax) Pilot Program   Effective from 1 July 2012, Beijing will conduct a VAT pilot program for the services industry (replacing business tax). The VAT pilot program is expected to be modeled on similar reforms which took place in Shanghai earlier this year, the speakers Mr. Lachlan Wolfers and Mr. Martyn Huckerby will share their experiences from implementing the reforms in Shanghai.   While the impact of these reforms for business is likely to be positive, they will have significant consequences not only from a tax perspective, but also for IT systems, supply chain management, contracts and pricing.   During the seminar a first presentation will be discussed by Lachlan Wolfers on: How the VAT reform pilot program operates What actions businesses need to take to deal with the reforms What are the opportunities the reforms present for businesses, particularly with cross-border transactions What are the major risk areas or issues that businesses need to be aware of what is the timing of the VAT reforms spreading across China Following there will be a second presentation by Martyn Huckerby on: issues to consider in looking at how existing contracts will be impacted by the reforms what steps businesses should take now in entering into new contracts ways to maximise the benefits and mitigate the risks of the reforms from a legal perspective. Speakers: Lachlan Wolfers is a Tax Partner with KPMG China, based in Shanghai. He leads KPMG’s Centre of Excellence in Indirect Taxes, and was previously the leader of KPMG’s Indirect Tax practice in Australia. He is both a lawyer and an accountant and has extensive experience with assisting clients with tax reforms across a number of different jurisdictions. Lachlan is a noted speaker and media commentator on tax issues. Martyn Huckerby is a Partner of the Shanghai office of King & Wood Mallesons. Martyn has extensive experience in providing regulatory and corporate law advice to clients in Asia and Europe. Martyn is listed as a leading lawyer in Chambers Asia, PLC Which Lawyer?, International Financial Law Review, Who’s Who of International Competition Lawyers, and Who’s Who of International Regulatory Communications Lawyers. Martyn previously worked in London and Sydney. Language: English Agenda: 08:30 - 08:45 Registration 08:45 - 09:30 Presentation by Lachlan Wolfers & Martyn Huckerby 09:30 - 10:00 Q&A Fee: China-Italy Chamber of Commerce Member: RMB 200 | Non-Member: RMB 400   Venue: SOFITEL Wanda Beijing, Tower C Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 北京万达索菲特大饭店， 中国北京朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座 Contact: info@cameraitacina.com  Registration: Please send an e-mail to info@cameraitacina.com until June 6th, 2012  

  Dear Members and Friends,   The China-Italy Chamber Of Commerce, The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, The British Chamber of Commerce in China and The China-Britain Business Council, The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, The German Chamber of Commerce in China, The Hong Kong Chamber Of Commerce In China, The Israel Chamber of Commerce in China, The Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China, The SwissCham and The American Chamber of Commerce in China are delighted to invite you to the Monthly Inter-Chamber Networking at the Marriott Northeast Hotel on Wednesday 23rd May at 18:30.           Come and join us at this monthly inter-chamber networking to mingle with old and new business contacts in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.   The Chambers encourage you to bring friends and colleagues and to forward this invitation to your business partners. It is a great opportunity to network, exchange contacts and meet Chamber staff to learn more about the Chambers` services and activities.           If interested in attending the event, please register by sending an e-mail at info@cameraitacina.com   CICC