Guangzhou office

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to the seminar on ‘Basics of IPRs and Enforcement in China’ to be held in Guangzhou on July 25th 2012. The seminar will focus on IPR protection and is especially designed for foreign companies operating in the Chinese market seeking legal support and practical advice on IPR. The seminar will offer professional guidance on the protection of intellectual property and will provide business related solutions on IPR’s enforcement. The event will be an important occasion to discuss major IPR related issues. The aim of the meeting will be to clarify to a diversified business audience the basic principles of IPR and the procedures to follow in protecting property rights in China. It will focus on both theoretical and concrete legal aspects, based on day-to-day legal practice. 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: 3:45 - 4:00 Registration 4:00 – 4:30 IPRs in China 4:30 – 5:00 IPR’s Enforcement & Patent Infringement Actions 5:00 – 5:20 Coffee break 5:20 – 5:40 Q&A Session 5:40 – 6:00 IPR Consultation & Networking   Registration: To register send an e-mail to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com by July 23rd, 2012 before 17:00 The speaker of the event will be a major IP legal expert Tom Carver, head of Wragge & Co.`s China office based in Guangzhou. For further information on Tom Carver please find the biography provided by the speaker here below: 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.  

  Dear Members and Friends,   The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to attend the CICC Goes Kart – Second Magneti Marelli Kart Cup in Zhuhai, to be held on June 30th 2012 at the Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC).   Organised in cooperation with Magneti Marelli Automotive Electronics (Guangzhou) and the Zhuhai International Circuit, and thank to the support of Faist Emission Control (Suzhou) and SCM Group China Trading Co Ltd., the event will be a unique occasion to advertise your company to an extended audience of contacts and to involve your staff and colleagues into a team-building activity. Will you wish to join the race, please hurry up since seats are limited (50 racers only).    Registrations should be done by e-mail, and seats will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis.   The CICC especially thanks the Lucky Draw Sponsors -Alitalia and the Zhuhai Intl Circuit (ZIC-) for providing wonderful prices on occasion of the Lucky Draw following the final race. Lucky draw tickets will be on sale during the event, at the price of RMB 50/each. First prize – one round/trip ticket in economy class offered by Alitalia, from China to Italy   If you wish to become a sponsor of the event, you are still on time! Please contact us at infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com, as soon as possible, for sponsorship details.   Schedule: 08:00 Optional transfer from Canton (Garden Hotel, No.368 Huanshi Dong Road, Guangzhou, 510064) 10:30 Arrival at ZIC 10:30-11:15 Registration to front desk, introduction of event schedule* and driving etiquette 11:30-13:00 Free practice (participants arranged in groups)** Qualifying** 13:00-14:00 Lunch break 14:15-16:00 Final race** 16:15 Awards ceremony and Lucky Draw 17:00 Return by arranged bus, or otherwise self arrange *Assistance on site will be provided by ZIC Trainers and Circuit Manager. ** Disclaimer: CICC shall not be deemed responsible in case of any accidents/damages happening to or incurring to or caused by the drivers. The event is open to Members and Non-Members, racers and non-racers. RACERS TICKETS:   Members – RMB 500.00 /pax Non-Members – RMB 650.00 /pax    SPECTATORS TICKETS: RMB 350.00 /pax Subscription fees are inclusive of transportation costs, access to the event, lunch. If you wish to book a seat, please send an e-mail to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com, before June 25th 2012 at 15.00, specifying:   -Your name and company name - Type of tickets you wish to book and quantity - Name of all participating guests, specifying who are riders and who are spectators - Contact mobile phone Important notes:   For late confirmations, no bus service can be guaranteed. Payment to be settled in cash with CICC Canton office (address below) or bank t/t before June 25th. Room 948, Garden Tower, No.368 Huanshi Dong Road Guangzhou, China 510064 广州市环市东路368号花园大厦948房，邮政编码：510064   Cancellations are available free of charge if made at least 48 hours prior the event. If you make a reservation and do not cancel 48 hours ahead in writing, you shall be required to pay the fee in full price.   Thank you for your support, Best Regards,   CICCgoesKart Team!  

                                                                     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.