Event Description

The China IPR SME Helpdesk and the European Chamber of Commerce's Shanghai Chapter are inviting you to an afternoon seminar which will adress new trends and challenges SMEs are facing in their business dealings with China. You will be updated on current trends, new issues and have the opportunity to ask your questions to our panel of lawyers, business- and government representatives who will share their knowledge and experiences with you.

A presentation on the topic 'New Trends in China IPR' will be made by Helpdesk in-house IP expert Beata Suwala, after which the panel will discuss the impact and consequences the new developments have on European businesses operating in China. After the panel discussion you are invited to join the networking session, bringing you together with likeminded SMEs active in Shanghai.

Details about the panel will be updated soon.

Tentative Agenda

4.00pm - 4.30pm         Registration

4.30pm - 4.45pm         Update on the China IPR SME Helpdesk's activities by Judith van de Bovenkamp, Project Officer, China IPR SME Helpdesk

4.45am - 5.15pm         New Trends in China IPR, by  Beata Suwala, IP Expert, China IPR SME Helpdesk

5.15pm - 6.15pm         Panel Discussion

6.15pm - 7.00pm         Networking with complimentary drink & canapés


Speaker Biography


Beata Suwala, IP Expert, China IPR SME Helpdesk

Beata is a Polish patent attorney and European trade mark attorney. She holds a master degree in law from the University of Warsaw and obtained a LL.M degree in IP law in Spain. Beata has worked for law firms in Poland and in Spain, where she dealt with international IP portfolios including IPR prosecution, enforcement actions and drafting contracts. Afterwards she joined the European IPR Helpdesk, where she advised on IP and in particular on technology transfer under the European Commission's funded projects. Beata joined the China IPR SME Helpdesk in June 2011.

IPR One-On-One IPR Consultation Sessions

If you would like to receive confidential one-on-one advice about your business in China, sign up for a free, 20-minute consultation with the expert of the China IPR SME Helpdesk. To ensure you have a chance to meet with the expert, please book your session in advance by indicating your interest when you register. Please specify the nature of your question. The One-on-One consultations are open to European SMEs on a first-come, first-served basis. Any information you provide to the EU SME Centre and the China IPR SME Helpdesk with be treated as confidential.

Registration and cancellation

China IPR SME Helpdesk events are only open to European Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and SME intermediary organisations such as embassies and consulates, chambers of commerce and trade associations. This event is closed to law firms and business consultants. 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 and your company information. You will receive a confirmation e-mail. Because seating is limited, in the case of unexpected cancellation please inform the Helpdesk as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit: http://www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu/en/upcoming-events/icalrepeat.detail/2013/04/25/273/-/new-trends-in-china-ipr-shanghai

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