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“How to draft contracts in China and avoid pitfalls in employment relationship”.                       The seminar, jointly hosted by EU SME Centre and China Italy Chamber of Commerce, will be held on October 23rd, 2013, 5.30 – 8:30pm, at Intercontinental Qingdao.   Structured in two parts, the seminar will: describe main Chinese contracts (i.e. purchase, processing, outsourcing, technology transfer etc.) digging into terms of payment, IPR protection and dispute resolution. The aim is to make our guests more familiar with different contracts’ structure and conscious of potential weaknesses in it. focus on most common pitfalls which awaits for employer in employment relationship including usual mistakes in conclusion of labour contract, common causes for labour dispute and how to prevent them. This presentation will also provide to our guests the most updated development in labour legislation in China. Our Experts: Sara Marchetta is resident partner in Chiomenti Studio Legale, Beijing Office. Sara is a member of the Italy Bar of Lawyers and, before the degree in Italian law (2202), graduated also in Chinese language and literature (1994), besides having learned Chinese law at Peking University (1994-1998). She is also the Vice-President of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce. Her practice areas include corporate, contract and intellectual property law, with a strong focus on FDI in highly regulated sectors (including infrastructure).   Johnny Choi has experience in all areas of PRC employment law, working for top employment law practices in China since 2005. He specialises in providing strategic counselling to multinational clients on employment hiring and termination; establishment and enforcement of company policies; non-compete restrictions; leaves of absence; downsizing; wage and hour laws; and employment due diligence and employee transition issues in M&A transactions.   The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and networking session.   For registration, please send an e-mail to: info@cameraitacina.com, before October 21st, at 6.00 pm.   Thank you for the attention!   CICC  

      Managing IP as a Business Asset: Dos & Don`ts for SMEs     Event Description The China IPR SME Helpdesk and the European Chamber of Commerce invite you to an interactive and informative workshop which will address how intellectual property can be used as a valuable business asset in China. The workshop will teach you to identify your IP assets, prioritise them, gain company support and explore quick, cost effective measures you can put in place to protect your business. By attending this workshop you will gain a broad understanding on how to conduct an internal IP assessment and you will have the chance to learn from real life cases and participate in interactive exercises, which will address the following: • How to conduct an internal IP audit to identify which of your company`s assets can be considered intellectual property • Available tools for Intellectual Property protection in China and how to effectively protect your company’s assets • Get the opportunity to ask your individual questions to our experienced China IPR expert during a one-on-one consultation session following the workshop   Tentative Agenda 08.30am – 09.00am Registration and networking 09:00am - 09:15am Welcome and Introduction to the Helpdesk Services 09:15am - 09:45am Using IP as a buiness asset 09:45am - 10:30am Interactive Group Exercise 10:30am - 11:00am Q&A Session 11:00am - 11:30am One-On-One IPR Consultation Sessions (optional)     One-On-One IPR Consultation Session 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 Amanda Yang, Trade Mark Attorney, Rouse Amanda joined Rouse in 2010 as an associate with the Trade Marks Group and is a practicing Chinese attorney-at-law. Before joining Rouse, she worked for renowned local IP law firms for six years. Her practice focuses on trade mark prosecution, protection and related administrative litigation, as well as investigation and evidence collection of bad faith of trade mark squatters. She also provides counseling on trade mark portfolio management, including filing, assignment, opposition and appeal amongst others. Her main expertise lies in the acquisition of well-known trade marks recognition, advising on the registerability of non-traditional trade marks, and scheming, building and implementing integrated IPR protection strategies.     Registration and Cancellation China IPR SME Helpdesk events are only available to European Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and SME intermediary organisations, such as embassies or consulates, chambers of commerce and trade associations. 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.         Thank you for your attention,   CICC .

          Published research studies and practical application have proven the effectiveness of behavioral interviewing techniques. However, very few organizations do it on an expert level. This program is based on Dr. Janz's widely distributed book on Behavior Description Interviewing and provides a set of behavioral interviewing skills as well as various kinds of skill practices. Participants shall:   • Learn to analyze the costs incurred when a wrong hiring decision is made. • Develop a fair and consistent interviewing process for selecting employees. • Prepare better job advertisements and use a variety of markets. • Develop a job analysis and position profile. • Use behavioral, achievement oriented, holistic, and situational interview questions. • Understand the basic employment and human rights laws that can affect the hiring process. Who should attend ?   All HR functions and HR oriented people.   Facilitator:   • Mr. Andy Wong   Andy Wong is a third generation Singaporean who has accumulated more than 15 years of international exposure on the senior management level. He was extensively involved in multi-industrial segments such as Chemical, Banking, Insurance, FMCG, Automobile, Hospitality and the Real Estate industry. With a strong passion for training, his classes are highly interactive, fun and informative, full of the latest information and techniques and he makes sure that every participant walks away with practical skills they can apply on the job. He is bilingual in English and Chinese, and connects well with all levels of an organization. His expertise lies in Recruitment, Business Development, Train the Trainer and Team (Leadership) Building.    To register, please, fill in the form and send it back to info@cameraitacina.com.   Tkank you for your attention   CICC

          The course based on PMBOK 4 edition, is designed to help participants master and apply essential knowledge, skills, tools and practical experience relative to project management.   Who should attend ?   Project managers, Project engineers Project Management Professionals (PMP) Function managers, Supervisors and Staff   Facilitator:   • Mr. David Zhao   Mr. David Zhao is a senior trainer and consultant with expertise in project management, leadership and talent assessment. In the past ten years, Mr. Zhao successfully developed and delivered a couple of courses for international companies and universities. He is also a speaker of the Project Management Forum organized by PMI. Mr. Zhao has more than 20 years experience in cross cultural management and has worked for GE, KSB, Alstom etc. He was a visiting scholar at Université Paris Dauphine from 1980 to1982 and received a Bachelor degree from Shanghai Jiaotong University.     To register, please, fill in the form and send it back to info@cameraitacina.com.   Tkank you for your attention   CICC