How to Enforce your Intellectual Property Rights in China - Guangzhou

Event Description:
Many companies that are active on the Chinse market find that their product, trademark or know-how has been copied or used by another company for profit. Companies often believe that these infringements are part of the business environment in China, and that it would be too difficult and expensive to take actions to stop the infringers. Wragge & Co International Law Firm, the China - Italy Chamber of Commerce and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China are pleased to invite you to a workshop which will address the following issues:

•  Learn about the impact infringement can have on your business and how to spot infringement
•  Gain insight in the different options available to stop infringement and learn how to protect your business
•  Listen to real life case studies
•  Receive practical, business-focussed advice from a China IPR expert

Speaker`s Profile:

Tom Carver, lawyer, Wragge & Co.

Tom Carver is an UK qualified solicitor who specialises in intellectual property and has substantial experience in patent litigation. He has represented companies from the pharmaceutical industries and life science sector and gained particular experience in handling multi-jurisdictional litigation. Tom deals with all aspects of intellectual property rights on a daily basis and has a specific interest in China-related matters. He has advised on multiple patent infringement actions and attended trade fairs on behalf of clients. Tom focuses on understanding the client`s objective and explaining the law in practical terms, providing his clients with concrete and business-focused solutions. He is a regular speaker on the topic of IPR in China and has published several articles on this subject.

Tom Carver is the head of Wragge & Co.’s China office and is based in Guangzhou. He advises both UK and internationally based clients on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in China, as well as on other China-related issues including commercial law. Tom also advises Chinese companies on UK law, and acts as the link between the firm`s Guangzhou office and its other offices.

Location:

Floor 2nd, The Canton Residence T9, N. 48 Haifeng Street, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510627
广州珠江新城海风路48号广粤天地广粤公馆T9栋二层

Agenda: 

9:00-9:30 Registration

09:30 – 10:15 Protection of IP during trade fairs

10:15 – 10:40 Coffee break

10:40 – 11:15 Case studies

11:15 – 11:35 Q&A session

11:35 – 12:00 IPR consultation session Networking

Registration:

To register send an e-mail to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com by June 5th, 2012 before 17:00