Event Description

Clean energy and sustainable development are fast growing and innovative industries which have been identified in the 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 research and development is a target for counterfeiters and intellectual property theft. How can innovators effectively protect their intellectual property?

This workshop will offer practical advice on how to safely develop innovative solutions and green development in China and how to manage technology transfer. The workshop will cover using patents, licensing, trademarks and copyright to protect your innovations.

This event is suitable for anyone active in the clean technology, sustainable development or innovative business industries and will address current and ongoing IP issues in China in a practical, business-focussed manner.

Tentative Agenda

6.00pm - 6.30pm------Registration 
6.30pm - 6.45pm------Welcome and introduction to Helpdesk services
6.45pm - 7.15pm------Protecting Innovations and Development in China: Intellectual Property Rights
------------------------- Reinout van Malenstein, IP Expert, China IPR SME Helpdesk
7.15pm - 7.45pm------Case study: Managing IP in China from an SME perspective
--------------------------Peter Taylorson, Business Development Manager Asia, ClickNetherfield
7.45pm - 8.00pm------Q&A session
8.00pm - 9.00pm------Networking with complimentary drink & canapés
8.00pm – 9.00pm------IPR Consultation Sessions (optional)

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 our qualified IP Expert. 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 and the expert you wish to book a session with. The one-on-one consultations are open to European SMEs on a first-come, first-served basis. Any information you provide to the China IPR SME Helpdesk with be treated as confidential.

Speaker Biography

Reinout van Malenstein, IP Expert, China IPR SME Helpdesk

Before joining the China IPR SME Helpdesk, Reinout has gained working experience as an IP lawyer in the Netherlands, working for a Magic Circle law firm and after that as the head of the China desk at a Dutch law firm. He also worked as a delegate of the EU China Co-Reach IPR project and as a researcher and lecturer of Utrecht University in The Netherlands. 

Reinout is a Dutch citizen, and speaks English, Chinese and German. He holds a Master of Laws in Chinese Law (Civil and Commercial Law) from Peking University and a Master of Dutch Law in Civil Law, specializing in Intellectual Property Law from Utrecht University. Reinout is also the guest lecturer of many prestigious Chinese and European Universities and Institutions.

Registration and cancellation

This event is 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 zli@europeanchamber.com.cn 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 us as soon as possible.

About the China IPR SME Helpdesk

The China IPR SME Helpdesk provides free information, first-line advice and training to SMEs to protect and enforce their IPR in China. The Helpdesk’s services are free to European SMEs and SME intermediaries (including EU embassies) and includes training events in China and Europe; online tools and materials at www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu and tailored advice from our expert by phone, Email or though the website.

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