The China IPR SME Helpdesk is pleased to invite you to the "Dos and Don'ts of Protecting Your Trademarks in China" seminar on 14 December 2009 in Beijing. The following IPR experts will share their experiences and you will have the opportunity to speak with them directly during the panel discussion and reception:
Dr Sven Wehser is the head of Corporate Intellectual Property and Functions of Siemens China and the chair of the Standards & Conformity Assessment Working Group of the European Chamber of Commerce in China. He is also the current vice-chair of the Patent Committee of the Quality Brands Protection Committee.
Paul Ranjard is a seasoned IPR lawyer from France with over ten years experience working with China IPR issues. He is currently of counsel to Wan Hui Da Intellectual Property Agency and chairs the IPR Working Group of the European Chamber of Commerce in Beijing as well as the Quality Brands Protection Committee.
Imre Toth is the production manager for IBA China, a particle accelerator manufacturer for medical use and industrial applications. He has led the transfer of production from IBA sites in Europe and the U.S., gaining extensive experience in dealing with numerous IPR issues.
Camilla Ojansivu-Underhill is IPR Helpdesk Manager of the China IPR SME Helpdesk and Business Manager of the IPR Working Group of the European Chamber in China. She previously worked in the law firms Roedl & Partner and Lehman, Lee & Xu in China, as well as in PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal in Vietnam.
Draft Agenda
16:00-16:30 Registration
16:30-16:40 Introduction by Moderator Dr Sven Wehser
16:40-16:50 Protecting Your Trademark with a Limited Budget, Imre Toth
16:50-17:15 Dos and Don'ts of Trademarks in China, Paul Ranjard
17:15-17:45 Panel Discussion (Sven Wehser, Imre Toth, Paul Ranjard, Camilla Ojansivu-Underhill)
17:45-19:00 Reception with complimentary drinks and snacks
Price and Registration
European Chamber members: free
Non-members: RMB 75
To register for this event, please e-mail: events-registration@china-iprhelpdesk.eu before Friday, 11 December and include your name, company name and position.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/beijing/kerrycentre