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  Dear CICC Members and Friends,   The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to inform you that on June 21st 2018, CICC Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG) is hosting a knowledge sharing web-event about recent developments in Alibaba Group’s IPR protection tools and policies. Please join the IPWG web-event to learn more about: (a) News on Alibaba’s brand protection cooperation programs; (b) Recent developments and future plans; (c) Technical solutions for proactive monitoring.   Agenda of the meeting: Opening remarks by CICC Secretary General Giulia Gallarati - hosting the video conference from CICC Beijing Office premises Introduction and moderation by CICC IPWG Chair Davide Follador – video conference from Beijing Brook Li, Director of IPR Protection Operations, Alibaba Group will give an opening speech and brief introduction - video conference from Hangzhou Lynn Fu, Director of Brand Protection Cooperation, Alibaba Group - main speaker, will introduce Alibaba Group’s IPR framework IPWG Members/partners might showcase experience in IP enforcement/cooperation on China's online market Ying Guo, Head of Offline Taskforce, Alibaba Group – will be available during the Q&A session together with Brook Li and Lynn Fu The meeting will continue with a semi-structured discussion among participants.   Please send a separate email to postmaster@ipwg.it if you would like to deliver a short presentation (10 minutes case studies) to showcase your experience.   The event will be web-based from pc or Mac, so as to allow time-efficient participation from attendees in multiple geographical locations.   CICC Members will be offered the possibility to attend the event from the CICC Office in Beijing, Unit 1612, Zhongyu Plaza, A6, Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District.   To register please contact the CICC IPWG Chair at postmaster@ipwg.it with info@cameraitacina.com in Cc. If participating from remote, you will be provided with the information on how to join the web-event.    Date and time June 21st, 2018 Start: 5:00 pm CST/11:00 am CET Duration: 1:30 - 2:00 hours    

  In occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day, the China Italy Chamber of Commerce IP Working Group (IPWG) in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy to the PRC is hosting a knowledge-sharing event on April 26th, 2018. This is an opportunity to learn more about:  Enforcing criminal laws to tackle large scale IPR infringements in China (digital/physical market); Best practices of cooperation between IPR holders and Law Enforcement Agencies.   Agenda: 17:00 – 17:20 Opening remarks     CICC Secretary General, Ms. Giulia Gallarati     Head of the Economic and Commercial Office Italian Embassy in the PRC, Mr. Emanuele de Maigret     Legal Affairs Italian Embassy in the PRC Counsellor, Mr. Federico R. Antonelli 17:20 – 17:50 CICC IPWG Members’ presentation of case studies 17:50 – 18:30 Open Discussion   Moderator: CICC IPWG Coordinator, Davide Follador.   The event is web based accessible from pc and Mac, audio-video connection details will be shared separately. CICC Members in Beijing will be offered the possibility to attend the event from the CICC Office in Beijing, Unit 1612, Zhongyu Plaza, A6, Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District. Participation to the event is open to CICC Members and all IP experts. This will represent an opportunity to exchange opinions on issues of common interest to Italian and Chinese IPR holders. This event will follow Chatham House rules.   For additional information on the event or confirming attendance please contact the CICC IPWG Chair at postmaster@ipwg.it.   Date and time April 26, 2018 Start: 5:00 pm CST/11:00 am CET Duration: 1:30 hr  

Join the latest edition of Understanding China to get ready for 2017. Aimed at EU-based partners and SME organisations, this two-day training programme will update your understanding of China and how to engage in the market. New topics covered include technology transfer, tips for global entrepreneurs looking to do business with or in China, and legal essentials for small businesses.  Refresh your China expertise, update your contacts network, and learn from experts and advisors supporting SMEs on a daily basis. Understanding China is a training programme developed for organisations in Europe looking to increase their knowledge of the China market. The programme has been running since 2009 creating a new business dialogue on China-related issues. For more information please check the event's link