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      Many people tend to think about patents or technology when they hear the term Intellectual Property, but it is important to realise that brands and trade marks are considered Intellectual Property as well. Your brand is your company`s identity. Public perception plays an important role in how your products or services are perceived, especially in a vast market as China. Because you invest time and money in building a strong brand and reputation, counterfeiting could be very damaging to your business. If you have a brand name or logo which is used in China or if you work with franchising agreements, it is important to know how you should protect these IP assets. The China IPR SME Helpdesk and the European Union Chamber of Commerce Tianjin Chapter are inviting you to an interactive workshop on Branding and Trade Mark Protection in China, which will address the following issues: Why it is crucial to register your trade mark in China as soon as possible to avoid future problems. How to register a trade mark in different product- and service classes, a system unique to China. How to license a trade mark in China. Different methods to legally enforce your trade mark in the case of infringement. You are welcome to ask questions throughout the presentation and during the dedicated Q&A time. You may also book a private one-on-one IPR consultation session with the expert following the workshop.   One-On-One IPR 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. 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 e-mail. Because seating is limited, in the case of unexpected cancellation please inform the Helpdesk as soon as possible.

      The informative workshop will address the challenges SMEs will face in their business dealings with China in 2013. You will be updated on current trends, new issues and provided with the tools to continue protecting your business effectively in the coming year. The workhop will focus on the following topics:   China`s current IPR landscape Update on recent developments in the Chinese IP law IP related challenges relevant to maintaining competetiveness on the Chinese market An opportunity to discuss your specific issues with our qualified IP-expert Helpdesk Expert Martin Seybold will cover these topics during an interactive presentation. You are welcome to ask questions throughout the presentation and during the dedicated Q&A time. You may also book a private One-On-One IPR consultation session with the expert following the workshop. One-On-One IPR Consultation Sessions If you would like to receive confidential One-on-One advice about your business in China, sign up for a free, 20-minute consultation with the experts of the China IPR SME Helpdesk or the EU SME Centre. To ensure you have a chance to meet with the experts, please book your session in advance by indicating your interest when you register. Please specify the nature of your question and the expert you wish to book a session with. The One-on-One consultations are open to European SMEs on a first-come, first-served basis. Any information you provide to the EU SME Centre and the China IPR SME Helpdesk with be treated as confidential. Speaker Biography Martin Seybold, Lawyer, Seybold Associates Martin is head of his own consultancy firm in Beijing. He has over 10 years of experience advising European SMEs and scientific institutions on China IP issues. His specialities are enforcement of IP rights and hands-on IP strategies for foreign enterprises, as well as licensing and IP registrations in China. Martin is a German qualified lawyer, holding a doctor`s degree in constitutional law and a LL.M. degree in international and European economic law. He has in-depth experience on different IP approaches between China and Europe, and resulting conflicts. He is fluent in written and spoken Chinese. Examples of his daily business are: IP enforcement through Chinese authories, coordination of IP litigations, representation in arbitration and mediation, drafting of IP related contracts and management of IP portfolios in China. Registration and cancellation China IPR SME Helpdesk events are only open to European Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and SME intermediary organisations such as embassies and consulates, chambers of commerce and trade associations. This event is closed to law firms and business consultants. 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.  

      中国意大利商会受米兰会展中心委托邀请中国经销商参加“Host 2013”的展会活动，本次活动将于2013年10月18日开始并持续四天。 活动地点位于米兰市的FIERA MILANO SPA。           HOST – 国际专业服务接待产业展览会是一个在全球位于酒店餐饮业与零售业内最领先的活动。在本届（第三届）活动中预计将有1600家参展商（比上一届增加了百分之十七），其中190家为新建公司和约百分之二十的外国企业。   Host，专门收集用于酒店餐饮业与零售业生产机械，设备，用品与半成品最好的公司，尤其是：   餐饮业（配件，设备，系统，机械） 面包/披萨/面食（配件，设备，机械，产品） 冰淇淋/甜品（配件，设备，装修，机械，产品） 咖啡/茶（配件，机械，产品，焙烧） 酒吧/咖啡机（配件，设备，咖啡机） 餐桌用具（盘子，餐具，桌布，托盘，陶瓷及银器） 酒店家具（室内与室外设计，卫生间，采光)     如果您对本次活动感兴趣或者需要了解更多的信息，请登陆网页 www.host.fieramilano.it/cn 或发送邮件到下列地址 info@cameraitacina.com . 负责人：张娜。   为了给您提供更多的参考资料，我们附加了本次活动的参考图册： www.host.fieramilano.it/sites/default/files/HOST2013_brochure_ita.pdf. www.host.fieramilano.it/sites/default/files/HOST2013_brochure_uk.pdf.      

All-Chamber Welcome back Networking   Marriott Hotel Northeast | Thursday, February 21st | 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. The China - Italy Chamber of Commerce together with other fourteen binational Chambers is delighted to invite you to the first networking event of the year of the Snake. Come and join us at our first get together in 2013! All- Chamber Welcome Back Networking Save the date: Thursday, 21st February at 6:30. p.m. @ the Marriott  Hotel Northeast     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.      RSVP: info@cameraitacina.com until February 20th, 2013