To successfully halt counterfeiting in China, it is essential for one to prove that his or her IPR have been infringed, backing by a significant volume of evidence. In Chinese Court the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. As one proves his ownership via IPR certificates he must also prove the infringement via physical evidence including contracts, photographs of infringing products and proof of sale which have been validated by a notary public.

As a follow-up event of the meeting on the Trademark Law, this meeting aims to explain why the evidence of IPR infringement is important, what can be used and how to effectively secure the evidence needed. The European Chamber is pleased to invite Mr. Lionel Yan and Mr. Benjamin Miles from Blackpeak to share their best practice on evidence notarisation.

• 2019-12-11 | 10:00 - 11:30
• European Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

On 1st November 2019, China's Ministry of Justice (MOJ) released a draft version of Regulation on the Implementation of Foreign Investment Law. The Draft provides much-needed clarity on certain challenging issues in the Foreign Investment Law (FIL), such as how to reconcile the corporate structure of foreign investment enterprises during the transition period, while leaving certain areas for further clarification. In addition, further ramp up efforts to protection on IP rights, the Draft provides that China establishes the punitive compensation system for intellectual property infringement.

• 2019-12-06 | 15:30 - 17:30
• Hogan Lovells Shanghai

Chinese government authorities have recently issued a series of policies and draft amendments to push forward the establishment of the Social Credit System (SCS). Foreign enterprises are particularly concerned at how the SCS could affect the business operation of their Chinese subsidiaries.

As the Social Credit System will be largely in place by the end of 2020, SCS is no longer just a vision. With the window of opportunity rapidly closing for companies to prepare for these regulatory ratings, companies need to stay alert for the upcoming the SCS and expect that heavy non-compliance will immediately lead to a listing as a distrusted entity, followed by costly sanctions.

• 2019-11-29 | 16:00 - 17:30
• European Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

In order to support the implementation of Foreign Investment Law, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has initiated the public consultation of Provisions on Foreign Investment Information Report (Provisions) and Notice on Matters Related to the Report on Foreign Investment Information (Notice) as the supplementary measures for the Provisions.

• 2019-11-25 | 09:10 - 11:30
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

Although positive changes are being made in China in order to protect both Chinese and Foreign brands, it is no secret that brand owners are experiencing huge challenges in terms of trademark theft, imitation, counterfeiting, patent and trademark infringement. In case that corporations and brand owners fall victim for any of the above, this meeting will show the process for restitution.

• 2019-10-29 | 09:30 - 11:00
• European Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

Dear Working Group Members,

Nowadays, intellectual property (IP) constitutes a key part of business as well as a concern for enterprises of all sizes and across all sectors. Essential players in the global economy, the agriculture, food and beverage (AFB) industries are responsible for continuous innovation and intellectual property creation in their sectors, as they strive to meet evolving consumer demands and to add further value to their products. In the highly competitive China market, what are the precise things that companies in the AFB sectors should pay more attention to so as to better protect their IP and secure market shares? The European Union Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming joint Agriculture, Food and Beverage and Intellectual Property Rights Working Group meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 17th October 2019, from 14:00 to 16:00, where Mr. Tim Jackson, Principal and Head of Patent Strategy and Development at Rouse Consultancy in China, will give a presentation on the Basics of Intellectual Property in the AFB industries.

• 2019-10-17 | 14:00 - 16:00
• European Chamber Office Shanghai

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is pleased to invite you to an event where we bring together sustainability and environmental voices to discuss practical and innovative solutions to tackle the growing plastic pollution crisis. Join us and take part in a seminar with different stakeholders from the supply chain, where speakers will share their views on the plastic circular economy and how businesses can reduce their plastic consumption, find a more sustainable alternative of bio-based materials and create a more circular economy throughout the supply chain.

• 2019-10-15 | 08:30 - 10:55
• European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

As the uncertainty during this trade dispute is prolonged, there is more that companies can do other than to sit and wait. The European Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite Dr. Deming Zhao, Partner of Global Law Office to share his insights on the potential risk that comes with the trade war and discuss possible solutions for this conundrum.

• 2019-10-10 - 2019-10-10 | 10:00 - 12:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

On April 23, the 13th Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the 4th amendment to the Trademark Law of China. The new trademark law will come into effect on 1st November, 2019. As part of the government’s effort to further strengthen the protection of intellectual property in China, the new trademark law especially targets the registration of bad faith trademark application.

• 2019-09-17 | 09:30 - 11:00
• European Chamber Shanghai Office

World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on the 5th of June every year, and is the United Nation's principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.

• 2019-06-05 | 14:30 - 16:40
• Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai 200021