Shanghai office

     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. The China IPR SME Helpdesk and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China are pleased to invite you to a workshop which will addres 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 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 seminar. Speaker Biography Davide Follador has been practicing as attorney since 2001 and has extensive experience in the fields of intellectual property and commercial law. Follador specialises in Chinese commercial law and intellectual property law, and has been focusing on the Italian-Chinese business law scenario since 2007. He has a good understanding and experience of the Chinese economic environment and has handled cases in the automotive, electronics, food, luxury goods and other industries. Davide Follador gives legal advice to both Italian and international companies about patents, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright, unfair competition, licensing and online IPR. He is experienced in both out-of-court proceedings and court litigation. After cooperating with major IP law firms in Italy and serving as officer in the Italian Police, Davide Follador is currently in charge of the China Desk of Franzosi, Dal Negro, Setti Law Firm, operating in Beijing and Shanghai. He is a frequent speaker on seminars for local companies and administrative bodies on the subject of intellectual property. He also acts as a tutor at the Beijing School of Government. One-On-One 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. You will receive a confirmation email. Because places are limited, in the case of unexpected cancellations please inform the Helpdesk as soon as possible   Location: Kempinsky Hotel Wuxi, No 18. Yong He Road, Nanchang District, Wuxi 无锡凯宾斯基饭店南长区永和路18号  

  Organized in partnership with Fondazione Italia Cina, the event will award 5 prizes, in 4 different categories: Panda d’Oro Category (2 prizes): 1. Panda d’Oro-Cina Award The Italian Company which has achieved the most effective approach to the Chinese market in 2011 and plans further investments in 2012/13 2. Panda d’Oro-Italia Award The Chinese Company which has achieved the most effective approach to the Italian market in 2011 and plans further investments in 2012/13 MADE IN ITALY Category (1 prize) 3. The Best Project Panda Award The Italian Company which has implemented the best project for the promotion of the “Made in Italy” in China DISCOVERY Category (1 prize) 4. The Voyager Panda Award The Chinese or Italian Company which has distinguished itself for helping Chinese tourists discover Italy and Italian tourists to discover China, by offering attractive and tailored travel packages. SME Category (1 prize) 5. The Best Italian SME in China Panda Award The Italian Small Medium enterprise which has invested in the industrial sector in China To apply for “Premio Panda d’Oro”, companies can either self-candidate, or be referred by third parties. It is mandatory to fill in attached questionnaire, specifying all required details and indicating the desired award(s) for which the company would like to be considered. The Selection Committee and then a Judging Panel, composed by representatives of Italian and Chinese institutions, business community and media, will examine all the received nominations and select the winning companies. Final nominees will be awarded during the CICC Gala Dinner Event to be held in Shanghai in June 2012. Confident you will welcome this initiative, we look forward to receive the participation questionnaire. Please send the questionnaire to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before 10th May, 2012, at noon. Incomplete and/or late submission will be disregarded. “Premio Panda d’Oro” offers you great opportunities to advertise your company and business, reaching more than 5000 contacts among both Chinese and Italian business communities. Become a Sponsor and see your company advertised through our e-mailings, website and publications, from now till the event date! Supporting Sponsor -- RMB 88,000.00 Benefits: - Sponsorship is exclusive as main event sponsor! - VIP table (10 pax) during the Gala Dinner in primary position - One additional benefit, to be chosen among two options, disclosed only after manifestation of interest for this sponsorship level - Promotional stand in the foyer of the Gran Gala - Company’s representative on stage to give a speech and introduce the Company - Media coverage - Logo exposure on all adv. materials of the event, as “SUPPORTING SPONSOR” - Logo exposure on CCICInforma, for 3 months Sponsorship to be confirmed before mid-May 2012. Gala Dinner Sponsor: Diamond Sponsor -- RMB 50,000.00 Gold Sponsor -- RMB 40,000.00 Silver Sponsor -- RMB 30,000.00 Details about Sponsorship Levels will be made available as soon as Gala Dinner date is finalized. For more information and assistance, please contact our Shanghai office at 021.54075181. Help us award those companies which bring more Italy to China and more China to Italy. Make your nomination, now!  

  Organized in partnership with Fondazione Italia Cina, the event will award 5 prizes, in 4 different categories: Panda d’Oro Category (2 prizes): 1. Panda d’Oro-Cina Award The Italian Company which has achieved the most effective approach to the Chinese market in 2011 and plans further investments in 2012/13 2. Panda d’Oro-Italia Award The Chinese Company which has achieved the most effective approach to the Italian market in 2011 and plans further investments in 2012/13 MADE IN ITALY Category (1 prize) 3. The Best Project Panda Award The Italian Company which has implemented the best project for the promotion of the “Made in Italy” in China DISCOVERY Category (1 prize) 4. The Voyager Panda Award The Chinese or Italian Company which has distinguished itself for helping Chinese tourists discover Italy and Italian tourists to discover China, by offering attractive and tailored travel packages. SME Category (1 prize) 5. The Best Italian SME in China Panda Award The Italian Small Medium enterprise which has invested in the industrial sector in China To apply for “Premio Panda d’Oro”, companies can either self-candidate, or be referred by third parties. It is mandatory to fill in attached questionnaire, specifying all required details and indicating the desired award(s) for which the company would like to be considered. The Selection Committee and then a Judging Panel, composed by representatives of Italian and Chinese institutions, business community and media, will examine all the received nominations and select the winning companies. Final nominees will be awarded during the CICC Gala Dinner Event to be held in Shanghai in June 2012. Confident you will welcome this initiative, we look forward to receive the participation questionnaire. Please send the questionnaire to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before 10th May, 2012, at noon. Incomplete and/or late submission will be disregarded.   “Premio Panda d’Oro” offers you great opportunities to advertise your company and business, reaching more than 5000 contacts among both Chinese and Italian business communities. Become a Sponsor and see your company advertised through our e-mailings, website and publications, from now till the event date! Supporting Sponsor -- RMB 88,000.00 Benefits: - Sponsorship is exclusive as main event sponsor! - VIP table (10 pax) during the Gala Dinner in primary position - One additional benefit, to be chosen among two options, disclosed only after manifestation of interest for this sponsorship level - Promotional stand in the foyer of the Gran Gala - Company’s representative on stage to give a speech and introduce the Company - Media coverage - Logo exposure on all adv. materials of the event, as “SUPPORTING SPONSOR” - Logo exposure on CCICInforma, for 3 months Sponsorship to be confirmed before mid-May 2012. Gala Dinner Sponsor: Diamond Sponsor -- RMB 50,000.00 Gold Sponsor -- RMB 40,000.00 Silver Sponsor -- RMB 30,000.00 Details about Sponsorship Levels will be made available as soon as Gala Dinner date is finalized. For more information and assistance, please contact our Shanghai office at 021.54075181. Help us award those companies which bring more Italy to China and more China to Italy. Make your nomination, now!  

        Disputes frequently arise in business relationships. As a foreign (invested) company, you may one day find yourself in a dispute with a Chinese company, government authority, employee, etc. Common practice in Chinese business relationships is to re-negotiate or settle disputes, but if this does not lead to a satisfactory result, you may need to proceed to (international) arbitration or Chinese courts. Common challenges to Chinese litigation (and to a certain extent, arbitration) are local protectionism and corruption, strict evidentiary rules, enforcement challenges and the costs of litigation. Notwithstanding the current system’s imperfections, many disputes are now being successfully resolved through formal dispute resolution mechanisms in China.   SPEAKER About Maarten Roos (Managing Partner of R&P China Lawyers) Maarten Roos has worked in the Chinese legal industry since 2002, and founded R&P China Lawyers in 2010 as one of the first foreign-managed Chinese law firm in Shanghai. Exclusively supporting international businesses operating in China, Maarten and his team of Chinese lawyers cover a broad range of practice areas including investment, commercial, intellectual property, employment, tax and dispute resolution. He lectures on Chinese law to foreign EMBA students at the Shanghai Jiaotong University, and has authored the book “Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide” (Kluwer Law, 2010) on the practical challenges of doing business in China. Since 2008 Maarten has been recognized annually in Asialaw’s Leading Lawyers survey for his expertise in corporate matters and dispute resolution, and in September 2011 legal magazine China Law & Practice nominated his team Employment Team of the Year for its work on employment documents, structuring corporate governance systems, and dealing with management disputes.   Location: Shanghai Marriott City Center 555 Xizang Zhong Lu 西藏中路555号 Please click here to download the map of the hotel.