Dear Members,
The IPR Working Group is pleased to invite you to the meeting 2021-2022 chair elections, which is taking place on Friday, 5th March, 10:00am to 12:00pm (GMT+8:00, China time) at the European Chamber’s Shanghai and Beijing offices, as well as online via Zoom.
The first part of this meeting will consist of a sharing by Mr Reinout van Malenstein, Vice Chair of the IPR working group on the amended Copyright Law. On Nov. 11, 2020, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the latest revision of the Copyright Law, its third amendment. Effective January 1st, 2021, the amended Copyright Law introduces some significant wording changes as well as an increase in the penalties in case of infringement, which Reinout’s presentation will further explore.
The second part of this meeting will consist of the 2021-2022 chair elections. Candidates running for the elections will introduce themselves and their goals for the IPR Working Group over the following 12 months. Only IPR WG members who had their registration confirmed for this meeting will have the right to vote in person or online, with one vote per company. Online voting instructions will be sent via email to individual attendees prior to the meeting.
Meeting Agenda
· Opening Remarks and Introduction by Mr Filippo Sticconi, Chair of the IPR working group
· Presentation by Mr Reinout van Malenstein, Vice Chair of the IPR working group
· 2020-2021 Candidate Introductions
· 2020-2021 Chair Elections
· Position Paper Review
Working Group members interested in running for this year’s Chair elections, should take notice of the following:
Roles and Responsibilities
The Chairperson and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, including a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities and steering Working Group meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chairs are a senior industry representative with relevant expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential. Before applying for the position of Chair or Vice-chair, we recommend that you obtain approval from your company.
The maximum duration of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of a Group is three consecutive years. Candidates are only eligible for Chair or Vice Chair positions if he/she is physically based in China.
The IPR Working Group is going to elect one Chairperson and two Vice-Chairpersons (in Beijing, Shanghai, and South China Chapters, respectively).
The Chairs and Vice-Chairs should represent different sectors and issues, therefor we encourage employees across industries as well as candidates both of Regulatory Affairs and Government Affairs background to apply for elections. If you are interested in running for Chair of Vice Chair, please submit the following information to sthe@europeanchamber.com.cn before Tuesday, March 2nd, COB:
• Short resume/CV
• Motivation letter on why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair, including:
o why you wish to be elected Chair or Vice Chair
o how your background and experience match the role
o the goals you have for the IPR Working Group over the following 12 months
o how you intend to utilise or share professional resources for the benefit of the Working Group
If you would like to attend this meeting, please register hereor email Sitong HE at sthe@europeanchamber.com.cn before 2nd March 2021.