Guangzhou 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. 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

  Dear Members and Friends,   The China - Italy Chamber of Commerce, the Advantage Austria, the British Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong, the Danish Chamber of Commerce- South China, the European Chamber, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce - South China and the Swiss Chamber - Guangzhou along with the Consulate General of Belgium in Guangzhou, the Consulate General of Finland in Guangzhou, the Consulate General of Greece in Guangzhou, the Consulate General of Italy in Canton, the Consulate General of Poland in Guangzhou, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Guangdong are delighted to invite you to join A Dialogue with Government Europe and Guangdong.   We are honored to announce the presence of our guests of honour: Mrs. Marianne Gumaelius, the Minister Counselor & Head of Trade and Investment Section from the Delegation of the European Union to China and Mr. Wu Jun Deputy Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province.   Agenda details: 09:00–09:30 Registration & Networking 09:30–09:35 Opening by Mr. Nong KeQiang, Board Member of European Chamber 09:35–09:55 Speech by Mrs. Marianne Gumaelius, Minister Counsellor Head of Trade and Investment Section, Delegation of the European Union to China Speech by Mr. Wu Jun Deputy Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province 09:55–10:50 Panel Discussion I - Business environment in GD province for EU investors – challenges and opportunities  Moderated by: Alberto Vettoretti, Vice–Chairman of European Chamber Panelists: representatives of the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of GD Province, Development and Reform Commission of GD Province, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade GD and GD Intellectual Property Office. 10:50–11:00 Tea Break 11:00–11:55 Panel Discussion II — Business environment in Europe Moderated by: Susanne Zhang Pongratz, Board Member of the European Chamber Panelists: representative of the Delegation of the European Union to China, managers of European companies, managers of Chinese companies investing in Europe and Dr Dan Steinbock, Senior economist. 11:55–12:00 Closing Remarks by Mr. Nong KeQiang, Board Member of the European Chamber 12:00–13:30 Luncheon   Venue The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xing An Road, 2nd floor, Pearl River New City, TianHe District 广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店, 广州市天河区珠江新城兴安路3号, 2 楼 Registration Members fee:       300 Rmb/pax   Non-Members fee: 600 Rmb/pax Please confirm your participation to The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce by sending an email to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com by May 16th.      

    Chinese Language Course (Basic Level)   The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to inform you that we are organizing a new language course in Guangzhou.  Basic Chinese Course *Given by professional experience mother-tongue teacher who speaks both English and Chinese: the course will use a new didactics method, based on communicative approach. Level: basic Starting Date: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012   Finishing Date: Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 Timing: 2 times/week, Wednesday from 18.30 to 20.30 and Saturday, from 14:00 to 16:00, 40 times, 80 hours in total Venue: Room 1306, Haomen Unit, Mingmen Building Huacheng Avenue 8, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou            广州珠江新城花城大道8号名门大厦豪门阁1306室 Price: 3000 Rmb/pax for Members  3500 Rmb/pax for Non-members  The price also includes the text books. Details   Participants: Courses are available to CICC Member Companies (extended to company`s staff and Member`s family) and Non-Members. Classes are minimum 5 pax. Subscription Deadline: Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 ("First come, first served" basis) More information: Please mail to: infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com Payment: The payment should be done within Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 in cash at CICC Guangzhou office, or by t/t transfer: Account name: China-Italy Chamber of Commerce Bank name: BANK OF CHINA BEIJING XINCHENGGUOJI SUB-BRANCH RMB Account: 333756012539 EUR Account: 335056012539 China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, BANK OF CHINA BEIJING XIN CHENG GUO JI SUB-BRANCH, 1/F, Building No.26, Central Park, No.6 Chaoyang Men Wai Avenue, Beijing, China; Tel: +86-(0)10-65979313 Fax: +86(0)10-65979312; SWIFT Code: BKCH CN BJ 110.     Best regards,   CICC  

  Dear Members and Friends,   The China - Italy Chamber of Commerce along with The Australian Chamber of Commerce - South China, The British Chamber of Commerce in China, The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, The German Chamber South and Southwest China, The Singapore Chamber of Commerce in China and The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China are delighted to invite you to join a Networking Drinks Event to be held at ChinaHotel, A Mariott Hotel on May 10th, 2012    Join us at Sapphire Lounge and indulge yourself beside the pool while enjoying one frozen margarita, free flow of wine from 19.00 to 21.00 and complementary snacks! Meet your new friends and potential future collaborators or partners!     Where: China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, Guangzhou 122 Liu Hua Lu,Yuexiu District · Guangzhou, Guangdong 510015 China 广州越秀区流花路 122 号 中国大酒店   When: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 Time: 19.00 to 22.00 RMB 150 for members RMB 200 for non-members   Booking deadline: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012   Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any further information. Best regards, CICC Guangzhou