北京

    The Chinese Government is often maligned for China’s IP regime that is often cited as being weak on enforcement, lacking transparency, and being subject to local protectionism. In short, some foreign IP rights holders believe that the Chinese government just doesn’t ‘get it’. These opinions are understandable if an assessment of China’s IP regime is based on a handful of cases and experiences. However, if one takes a broader view of the Chinese Government’s approach to IP, a different conclusion may be drawn – the Chinese Government does ‘get it’. In particular, the Chinese Government is of the view that a strong IP regime is necessary for its future economic independence. With this view, the Chinese Government will commit over 600 billion dollars in the next 5 years, with a focus on Strategic Emerging Industries and the further development of China’s thriving IP system.   While foreign companies have historically held the view that managing their IP in China is a shell-game with more problems then solutions, history would suggest that this is simply wrong. By failing to appreciate the importance that the Chinese Government attaches to intellectual property, foreign companies will inevitably fail to fully capitalize on their IP assets both in China and globally.   This presentation will provide attendees with a review of China’s IP past and present with a view to China’s future for IP, and how foreign companies can Chart their commercial strategy for China and internationally.   About the Speaker   George Chan is a consultant for Rouse in their Beijing office and advises foreign clients on IP matters in China and Asia Pacific; these matters include IP strategy, trade marks, patents, trade secrets, domain names, anti-counterfeiting and enforcement. George is named in the 2010 edition of the Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a recommended advisor on China IP matters. In addition to his responsibilities to his clients at Rouse, George is also a regular contributor to international intellectual property journals, for which he provides articles and commentary on the state of Chinese intellectual property law.   Prior to joining Rouse he was a partner at a Chinese IP boutique firm where he performed a similar role. Before choosing a career devoted to intellectual property law, George was a medical researcher and had received numerous international awards for his work in stem cell biology and osteoporosis.  

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the British Chamber of Commerce, the China-Britain Business Council, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the European Chamber, Advantage Austria, The French Chamber of Commerce and BenCham, is glad to inform you that on August 26th, 2011 the China IPR SME Helpdesk will host one-to-one consultation sessions with experts in China intellectual property rights law.     The consultation sessions, of 20 minutes each, are available to European SMEs with questions on how to protect their intellectual property when working in China.   This event will provide you with: Advice on how to manage your IP in China (protection, registration and enforcement), without necessarily incurring into expensive legal fees; Customized, practical and business focused advice; A chance to get advice from Beijing`s top intellectual property law firms; 100% free and confidential consulting. Consultation sessions are limited and available by appointment only to European SMEs.   For more information please refer to the following link on China IPR SME Helpdesk website, or check the e-flyer here.   To register please e-mail rsvp-china@china-iprhelpdesk.eu specifying your name, company name and preferred language (English and Chinese available, other European languages may be available). Best regards, CCIC

    Il Corso intende fornire ulteriori e più specifiche informazioni utili ai professionisti che intendono creare e/o sviluppare un business in Cina. Il Corso vuole formare professionisti in grado di definire i percorsi di sviluppo di un’idea di internazionalizzazione dalla sua nascita alla sua strutturazione, attraverso l’analisi degli aspetti economici-finanziari del progetto, delle implicazioni giuridiche e della valorizzazione della proprietà intellettuale. Le lezioni si terranno in parte in italiano, in parte in inglese e i momenti di docenza si alterneranno con testimonianze aziendali e casi di studio.   Per maggiori informazioni riguardo alle modalità di iscrizione e ai corsi, si prega di scaricare il documento allegato cliccando sul seguente link.     Cordiali saluti,   CCIC