The European Chamber Southwest Chapter cordially invites interested parties to the seminar: Protecting Innovations and Sustainable Development, organised by the EU China IPR SME Helpdesk on October 23rd 2014 at the Harbour Plaza Hotel Chongqing.
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-focused.
- Nota Bene: The 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. Because seating is limited, in the case of unexpected cancellation please inform us as soon as possible.
Agenda (Tentative)
18.30h- 19.00h Registration
19.00h - 19.15h Welcome and introduction to Helpdesk services
19.15h - 19.45h Protecting Innovations and Development in China: Intellectual Property Rights
Reinout van Malenstein, IP Expert, China IPR SME Helpdesk
19.45h - 20.25h Case study: Managing IP in China from an SME perspective
SME representative, TBC
20.25h - 20.45h Q&A session
20.45h - 21.30h Networking with complimentary drink & canapés
20.45h – 21.30h IPR Consultation Sessions (optional)
About the Speaker:
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.