Event Description

Fast growth, an increasingly skilled workforce and improving infrastructure have attracted many European SMEs to set up a business in China. Although China offers ample opportunities in sales and manufacturing, China also remains one of the world’s largest sources of intellectual property rights infringement. A challenge for European SMEs is how to take advantage of the opportunities while minimising the risk of intellectual property loss.

It is important to realise that many of your company’s assets are considered IP. This workshop will help you to identify and determine the value of these assets. You will learn how to identify your company’s challenges in the Chinese IP landscape and will be provided with quick, cost-effective resolutions to protect your business.

Tentative Agenda

6.00pm – 6.30pm                     Registration

6.30am – 6.45pm                     Welcome and introduction to the China IPR SME Helpdesk

                                                    Judith van de Bovenkamp, China IPR SME Helpdesk

6.45pm – 7.15pm                     Relevant IP issues for SMEs in China

                                                    Davide Follador, China Desk Manager, Franzosi, Dal Negro, Setti

7.15pm – 7.45pm                     How to conduct an IP audit – group exercise

                                                    Davide Follador, China Desk Manager, Franzosi, Dal Negro, Setti

7.45pm – 8.15pm                     Q&A session

8.15pm – 9.00pm                     IPR one-on-one consultation sessions (optional)

8.15pm – 9.00pm                     Networking with complimentary drinks & canapés

Speaker: Davide Follador, Counsel, Unitalen Attorneys at Law
Davide Follador has been practicing as attorney since 2001 and has extensive experience in the fields of intellectual property and commercial law. Follador specialises in Chinese commercial law and intellectual property law, and has been focusing on the Italian - Chinese business law scenario since 2007. He has a good understanding and experience of the Chinese economic environment and has handled cases in the automotive, electronics, food, luxury goods and other industries. Davide Follador gives legal advice to both Italian and international companies about patents, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright, unfair competition, licensing and online IPR. He is experienced in both out-of-court proceedings and court litigation.

After cooperating with major Intellectual Property law firms in Italy and attending a long term secondment in China from 2011 to 2013,  Davide Follador is currently in charge of European client development at Unitalen Attorneys at Law, based in Beijing. Follador specialises in Chinese intellectual property law and international commercial law. He is a frequent speaker and tutor on the topic of IPR in China and has 10 years' experience in dealing with out-of-court proceedings and court litigation. He gives legal advice to European companies about patents, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright, unfair competition, licensing and online IPR in China.

IPR One-on-One Consultation Sessions

If you would like to receive confidential one-on-one advice about your IPR in China, sign up for a free, 20-minute consultation with our qualified IP lawyer. To ensure you have a chance to meet with the expert, please book your session in advance by indicating your interest when you register. Consultations are limited and available 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.

Registration and Cancellation

China IPR SME Helpdesk training events are only open to European Companies, Small and Medium Enterprises and SME intermediary organisations such as embassies or consulates, chambers of commerce and trade associations. The event is closed to law firms and consultants who offer IPR services. If you meet the criteria and would like to attend, please register by emailing chongqing@europeanchamber.com.cn with the name and date of the event in the subject line and your company information. You will receive a confirmation email.

Speaker Biography

Davide Follador, Franzosi, Dal Negro, Setti Law Firm

Davide Follador has been practicing as attorney since 2001 and has extensive experience in the fields of intellectual property and commercial law. Follador specialises in Chinese commercial law and intellectual property law, and has been focusing on the Italian - Chinese business law scenario since 2007. He has a good understanding and experience of the Chinese economic environment and has handled cases in the automotive, electronics, food, luxury goods and other industries. Davide Follador gives legal advice to both Italian and international companies about patents, trademarks, geographical indications, copyright, unfair competition, licensing and online IPR. He is experienced in both out-of-court proceedings and court litigation.

After cooperating with major IP law firms in Italy and serving as officer in the Italian Police, Davide Follador is currently in charge of the China Desk of Franzosi, Dal Negro, Setti Law Firm, operating in Beijing and Shanghai. He is a frequent speaker on seminars for local companies and administrative bodies on the subject of intellectual property. He also acts as a tutor at the Beijing School of Government.

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.

About the European Union Chamber of Commerce

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China was founded by 51 member companies based in China in 2000. The rationale for the establishment of the Chamber was based on the need of the European Union and local European businesses to find a common voice for the various business sectors. Eleven years since it's foundation, the European Chamber now has a total of more than 1600 members in nine Chinese cities and is recognised by the European Commission and the Chinese authorities as the official voice of European business in China. More information can be found on the website www.europeanchamber.com.cn.

For more information, please visit: http://www.iprhelpdesk.eu/

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