Event host: China IPR Helpdesk
Event partner: European Union Chamber of Commerce PRD Chapter
Supported by:
China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China
German Chamber of Commerce South & South West China
British Consulate General Guangzhou, China-Britain Business Council
British Chamber Guangdong, The Creative Connection
Danish Chamber of Commerce South China
Event Description
The China IPR SME Helpdesk and the PRD Chapter of the European Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite you to the workshop 'Can You Keep a Secret?' During this workshop you will:
- Gain insight in the meaning of 'trade secrets' and learn how they can be used within your organisation and in external relations
- Learn why trade secrets are important to protect your business' valuable information
- Learn how non-disclosure and non-competition agreements can be used to protect your intellectual property
- Get the opportunity to discuss your specific issues with our qualified IP expert during a one-on-one IPR consultation session--
This workshop is designed to be relevant for all staff from all industries including executives, managers, HR, IT, security, marketing and administrations taff, to ensure your whole team is committed to protecting your business' confidential information.
Tentative Agenda
09.30am - 10.00am Registration
10.00am - 10.15am Introduction to the China IPR SME Helpdesk services by Judith van de Bovenkamp
10.15am - 10.45am "How to use trade secrets to protect your business in China" by Beata Suwala
10.45am - 11.15am Interactive Group Exercise
11.15am - 11.45am Q&A Session
11.45am - 12.00pm IPR one-on-one consultation sessions (optional)
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 an LL.M degree in IP law in Spain. Beata has worked for law firms in Poland and Spain where she dealt with international IP portfolios including IP rights prosecutions, 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.
Admission:
Free to attend but only open to European SMEs and intermediary organisations
About the China IPR 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.