Beijing

        Clean technology is a fast growing and innovative industry which has been identified in the Chinese government’s 12th Five Year Plan as a priority for the sustainable growth of the Chinese economy. However, European companies operating in China often find that their hard work in the research and development of these technologies is a target for counterfeiters and intellectual property (IP) theft.   How can clean technology innovators effectively protect their intellectual property? This webinar will offer practical advice from legal and industry experts on how to safely develop new clean technology in China. The webinar will cover using patents, licensing, and trademarks to protect your innovations. Join our expert, David Chen, on Thursday 29 September for a free webinar about key issues related to IP protection in China for clean technology industries.   This free, 45-minute webinar presentation and 30 minute Q&A session on Thursday 29 September 2011 at 10.30am Brussels time (9.30am London, 4.30pm China) will take you through a range of simple, cost-effective measures to protect your intellectual property and your business. Get valuable insights from our experienced expert and ask questions during the webinar to learn about how to protect the design, composition and functionality of your clean technologies in China.   To register to the webinar, please follow the instructions given in the official event page on the EU SME IPR Helpdesk website, here.   About the speaker: David Chen, Associate, Hogan Lovells David joined Hogan Lovells in 2009 and specialises in IP-related transactions, licensing, IP-risk assessment and in areas of trademark, copyright, patent, trade secrets, and unfair competition. His practice focuses on contentious and non-contentious IP matters in China, including litigation matters, patent infringement analyses, patent landscape and freedom to operate, and technology transfer and licensing. The clients he represents are from a wide range of industries including energy, chemical, manufacturing, technology, software, telecommunications, and consumer products. David has a J.D. and M.A. in International Relations from Boston University, USA and an LL.M. in Chinese Law from Tsinghua University, China. David has a B.A. in Business Economics and Sociology, and previously worked as a financial analyst for 3 years. David is fluent in English and Mandarin.

      In the past European companies came to China to take advantage of low-cost manufacturing for export, however, more recently foreign companies come to enter the Chinese domestic market, establish R&D centres, employ a skilled work force, establish suppliers, and develop long-term partnerships in China.   In order to achieve this, foreign companies are often willing to ‘transfer’ their key technology and designs to Chinese subsidiaries of European firms, joint-venture (JV) partners, or Chinese manufacturing and service companies. One of the challenges facing European companies coming to China is devising creative solutions to minimize the risk to their intellectual property (IP) assets associated with such technology transfers.   Join our expert on Tuesday 20 September for a free webinar about the key issues related to IP protection in China associated with technology transfers.   This free, 45-minute webinar presentation and 30 minute Q&A session on Tuesday 13 September 2011 at 10.30am Brussels time (9.30am London, 4.30pm China) will take you through a range of simple, cost-effective measures to protect your intellectual property and your business. Get valuable insights from an experienced expert and ask questions during the webinar to learn about how to protect your technology in China.   To register to the webinar, please follow the instructions given in the official event page on the EU SME IPR Helpdesk website, here.   About the speaker: Aaron Hurvitz obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from The University of Arizona in 2003, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2007. He also received his LL.M. in International Business and Trade Law from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 2008. Mr. Hurvitz first started his Intellectual Property experience when he was hired as the sole law clerk on an antitrust and illegal patent tying case that was ultimately heard before the United States Supreme Court. He then drafted technology transfer agreements and worked on enforcement matters for an international law firm in Beijing, China. At Kangxin, Mr. Hurvitz currently advises the firm’s North American, European, Indian, and Australian clients on different aspects of Chinese Intellectual Property Law. He specifically focuses on how best to introduce technology into China, and deals heavily with advising Kangxin’s clients on how best to effectuate positive enforcement of their Intellectual Property Rights. Mr. Hurvitz travels frequently, lecturing and speaking at conferences about infringement and enforcement measures in China.

Beijing is an exciting international city bringing together a vibrant business community from all over the globe. On the 29th September 2011, the eighteen foreign chambers in Beijing will come together to host the annual All- Chamber Networking Event, a great chance to get catch up and mingle over a drink or two.   Don`t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet with business professionals from a wide range of industries and sectors. The event provides a great platform for you to extend your network and make new friends in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Last year’s All- Chamber Networking attracted nearly 700 guests and this year’s is anticipated to be even bigger! So if you’re looking to make new contacts in the international community, don’t miss Beijing’s biggest ever inter-Chamber event.