Beijing office

    Nearly all businesses in all industries and sectors possess intellectual property (IP) assets such as patents and copyrights, which are extremely valuable for businesses, and one of your most important tools to protect these assets in China is contracts. This webinar specifically examines the safeguards your company can adopt to protect against IP risks when contracting third parties in China such as business partners and employees.   Register now by clicking here.    The China IPR SME Helpdesk is an EU funded project providing EU SMEs with free training, materials, online resources and first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property in China. Visit our website for more information: www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu  

  With low barriers of entry, a population with increasing disposable income, and a growing number of players in the field, the food and beverage (F&B) industry is becoming highly competitive in China for foreign companies. Thus, protecting brand image, guarding trade secrets, and maintaining market share are becoming essential for companies to distinguish themselves from the competition. In this webinar our expert will discuss ways European SMEs in the F&B Industry can protect their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in China. Additionally, our experts will address Geographical Indications (GI), which link a quality or characteristic of a product to its locality of origin, and provide practical information on how to deal with GI issues, such as through the use of collective trade marks in China.   This free webinar will take you through a range of simple, cost-effective measures to protect your intellectual property and your business in China. Get valuable insights from our expert, and ask him live questions during the webinar.   Register now by clicking here.    The China IPR SME Helpdesk is an EU funded project providing EU SMEs with free training, materials, online resources and first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property in China. Visit our website for more information: www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu

  The Italian Gala Dinner consists of an exclusive soireé, a good occasion to experience the real Italian lifestyle and to taste signature Italian food and wine. A night of networking and enterteinment with the Italian and Chinese business community.   Highlights of the evening will be:   The Italian band Nello and the Cats (NATC) Founded in 2010 in Shanghai their repertoire is mostly Italian rock and pop. Being already very popular in Shanghai, where they played in some major events like the opening of ENIT exhibition `Italy Comes to you` and the German Ball 2011, their performance at The Italian Gala Dinner will be their first time ever in Beijing.   Componenti del gruppo: Nello Del Gatto, tastiere e voce; Mirka Strano, voce; Marco Galluzzi, batteria; Francesco Rossini, chitarra; Fabio Buonomo, chitarra; Paolo Romano, basso.       The Huangmei Opera Originated from the regions of Anhui, Hubei and Jiangxi at the end of the 18th century, the opera is a form of rural folksong and dance. The music is simple and short and performed with a pitch that hits high and stays high for the duration of the song. Huangmei costumes are generally less extravagant compared to the other Chinese opera branches and greater emphasis is given on the singing. Being so different from the typical rhythmic Chinese opera makes the Huangmei Opera a unique one.   For further information, visit the website www.huangmeixi.com.cn/main.asp   Performers: Wu Mei Lian from Anqing (Anhui) Huangmei opera Theatre Wang Ze Xi from Anqing Zaifen Huangmei opera Art theatre                          During the evening, a rich lucky draw will be held!   Join us for the event!