Protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of U.S. businesses in China is critical to the success of your industry. Keeping updated on the latest developments in China is integral to this effort. Therefore, we invite you to participate in our China IPR webinar series.

The programs are free.

Upcoming programs

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm Eastern
Parallel Imports into Hong Kong
Some U.S. companies have complained that parallel imports are being sold via websites based in Hong Kong. These websites have not been receptive to Cease and Desist letters from the U.S. trademark registrant. Please join us as Charmaine Koo, Hong Kong-admitted lawyer and partner at Deacons, explains Hong Kong’s law on parallel imports. If you have any topics or specific questions you would like addressed in this webinar, please feel free to email janice.wingo@trade.gov

Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:30-11:00 am Eastern
Top 8 IP Actions
Happy Year of the Dragon! With the new year, comes new resolutions, especially for protecting your IP in China. Please join us as Lawyer He Jing, senior consultant at the Beijing-based law firm ZY Partners, gives us his punch list for protecting your IP in China in the new year. If you have any topics or specific questions you would like addressed in this webinar, please feel free to email janice.wingo@trade.gov

Past Programs - Available for Viewing

Intellectual Property Strategies for the Semiconductor Industry in China
The semiconductor industry has been identified as a key industry for development in China and has developed rapidly. China’s intellectual property sector has undergone numerous changes recently. For U.S. companies in the semiconductor industry, it is important to face these changes and adopt an effective approach in China. Please join us as patent attorney, Alex Zhang, a partner and King & Wood in Palo Alto, discusses intellectual property strategies for the semiconductor industry in China.
January 10, 2012 1:00 pm (Eastern) / 10:00 am (Pacific)
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Takedown Procedures at Alibaba and Taobao
Some U.S. companies have complained that counterfeit goods are being sold via websites based in China. The Alibaba Group has take-down procedures to remove postings which have not been authorized by the intellectual property right holder. Please join us as Elsa Wong, Senior Legal Director at Alibaba.com, and Ricky Shen, Senior Legal Counsel at Taobao.com, explain to rights holders how to remove infringing postings from their companies’ websites.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7:00-8:00 pm Eastern/ 4:00-5:00 pm Pacific
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IP Enforcement in China
Some U.S. companies, which neither manufacture nor sell in China, complain that their product is being counterfeited there. What is a SME to do when it has no presence in the China market? Please join us as Edouard Schmitt zur Hohe, a partner at the Beijing firm of Schmitt zur Hohe & Ferrante, explains enforcement strategies for companies which have no previous China connection.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10:00-10:30 am EDT
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IP Licensing in China
Many U.S. companies have registered their trademarks in China in the name of the U.S. parent company and then license the use of the mark to their Chinese subsidiary or a third-party manufacturer. Please join us as He Fan, a partner at the Beijing firm Haiwen & Partners, points out issues for IP rights holders in China.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 10:00-10:30 am EST
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IP Protection at Trade Fairs in China
Many U.S. companies exhibit their goods at trade fairs in China, but worry about protecting their IP at such exhibitions. The 110th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) begins on October 15th in Guangzhou. Please join us as Chris Bailey, consultant at Rouse’s Guangzhou office, gives us his tips for protecting your IP at the fair.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 10:00-10:30 am EST
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How Chinese Courts Define the Scope of Protection Afforded to Well-known Marks
Many U.S. companies try to obtain "well-known trademark" status for their marks in China. In recent years the recognition of "well-known trademark" status for foreign marks has been difficult, and the scope of protection that was once thought to be enjoyed by "well-known trademarks" has been narrowed. The standard of review for determining whether well-known trademarks can be used to prevent similar/identical marks from being registered in dissimilar goods/services, has been the subject of debate since China’s Supreme People’s Court issued several Interpretations relating to “well-known trademarks”. The Beijing High Level Court’s decision in the "Xin Hua Cun" Chinese liquor case further clarifies the application of the standard of review. Please join us as Lawyer George Chan, consultant at Rouse’s Beijing office, walks us through the Beijing High Court’s application of the standard of review in the "Xin Hua Cun" case as well as in the Inner Mongolia Yi Li Industrial Group Corporation case.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10:00-11:00 am EST
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"Freezing" of Trademarks by Chinese Courts
In a recent infringement suit at the Wenzhou Intermediate Level Court against the Castel Group, the court "froze" the defendant’s trademark at the initial stage of the lawsuit. Thus, preventing the "Castel" mark from being licensed or assigned. More importantly, if the plaintiff wins, the Castel Group could be compelled to pay the damages and because the mark has been "frozen", the court may threaten to auction the "Castel" trademark to compensate the plaintiff. This could signal problems for foreign companies which could face risks of losing their intellectual property (trademarks or patents) if they lose legal battles in China. Please join us as Lawyer He Jing, senior consultant at the Beijing-based law firm ZY Partners, explains the case and its implication for foreign rights holders.
Friday, September 9, 2011 at 10:00-11:00 am EST
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Patent Fundamentals
Are you worried that your proprietary information may be infringed in China? Did you file for patent protection in China? Are you uncertain when you should file for a utility model in addition to an invention patent? For the answer to these and other fundamentals on patent protection in China, please join us as patent attorney Lizhu Zheng, a partner at King & Wood in Beijing, discusses patent basics for business people considering entering the China market.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:00-10:30 am EDT
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Achievement Exhibition of China's Special Campaign
In October 2010, China’s State Council announced a special campaign against IP infringement and counterfeiting. While this campaign ended last month, the achievements of that campaign have been highlighted in a virtual exhibition. Please join us as the IP Attache at China’s Embassy in Washington, Dr. Chen Fuli, discusses the report. If you wish to view the virtual exhibition, it may be viewed (in English) at http://www.ipraction.cn/
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT
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Bad Faith Trademark Registrations
Trademark rights are generally obtained in China by being the first to file a trademark application rather than by use of the mark. And the use of a mark on goods made in China only for export to the U.S. can be deemed an infringement if you haven't registered the mark yourself in China. Sometimes pirates apply to register marks in bad faith. What can U.S. companies do? Please join us as Joseph Simone, a partner at Baker & McKenzie in China, discusses strategies for avoiding bad faith piracy and dealing with it after it happens.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 10:00-10:30 am EDT
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Landlord Liability Cases
Brand owners have complained that even after the Chinese authorities seize goods bearing infringing marks at shops, landlords continue to rent retail space to shopkeepers who sell infringing goods. Some brand owners have begun to sue the landlords as well as the shopkeeper. Please join us as Dr. James Luo, China-admitted lawyer, Managing Partner of Beijing's Xiang Kun Law Firm and Chair of the China Sub-Committee of INTA's Anti-Counterfeiting Committee discusses these landlord liability cases in the Shanghai and Beijing courts.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:00-11:00 am EST
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Domain Name Dispute Resolution
What should your company do when a third party registers your trademark as a domain name in China without authorization? Please join us as Lawyer He Jing, senior consultant at the Beijing-based law firm ZY Partners, walks us through how to resolve domain name disputes in China.
Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:00-10:30 am EST
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Enterprise Name Rectification
What should your company do with a third party is using your company’s enterprise name on its shop signage without authorization? Lawyer He Jing, senior consultant at the Beijing-based law firm ZY Partners, will explain how to file the rectification application.
Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:30-11:00 am EST
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Trademark Fundamentals
Many smaller companies are considering entering the China market. However, one of their first steps should be to consult with a China IP lawyer to update their IP portfolios. Please join us from Beijing as Rachel Tan, Head of Rouse China’s Trade Marks Group walks newcomers to the China market through brand clearance, protection and enforcement in China.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 10:00-11:00 am EST
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Rules of the Road for China’s New Thrust Toward an Innovative Technological Society
Many U.S. companies, especially high-tech companies, are concerned about China’s indigenous innovation policy. The Chinese government gives preference to "indigenous innovative products" in government procurement which many foreign companies have complained made it difficult for them to penetrate China's $100 billion government procurement market. Please join us as Shu Liu, a China-admitted lawyer with extensive work experience in mergers and acquisitions and recent JD graduate of the University of Washington, discusses what the policy means for foreign investors and businesses.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 2:00-3:00 pm EDT
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China Proposes New Internet Regulations
China’s recently proposed Internet regulations could affect how Internet information service providers operate in China in their dealings with competitors and consumers. A draft of the proposed regulations can be found at the MIIT website. The regulations are said to be made under Telecommunications Regulations and Internet Information Service Administration Measures, but many provisions could find their origin in other laws, such as Anti-Unfair Competition Law, or Consumer Protection Law. According to the proposed regulations, an internet information service provider would be prohibited in doing certain things or required to do certain things in relation to product or service incompatibility. The proposed regulations also include provisions dealing with browser pop-up windows and installing and uninstalling software applications, all of which have implications for U.S. companies with Chinese websites. Please join us as Dr. Sean Zhang, a lawyer with Blake, Cassels & Graydon in Toronto and patent agent registered to practice before the Canadian Patent Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, discusses the provisional regulations.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 2:00-3:00 pm EDT
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China IP Court Data
The Chinese Supreme People's Court publishes intellectual court data on its website. Such data is important to U.S. companies for two reasons. First, companies need to know the enforceability of their IP in China to aid in the decisions as to what to file there. Second, this data is crucial to help guide Chinese litigation strategy. Please join us as US-admitted patent lawyer James Haynes of Tee & Howe Intellectual Property Attorneys in Beijing discusses the data, including:

	Percentage breakdown of patent cases by dispute type (infringement, administrative ruling appeal, preliminary injunction, etc.).;
	Case results (won, lost, withdrew, arbitrated, stay) for dispute type;
	Win ratios for infringement 1st instance and appeal cases for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009;
	Win ratios for patent type (design, utility model, invention) for 2006-2009;
	Win ratios for general patent technologies (computer hardware, software, electrical, chemical or materials engineering, medical device, semiconductors, pharmaceutical);
	Win ratios for foreign vs. Chinese cases by 1st Instance and appeal for plaintiff and defendant with chi square statistical analysis of significance;
	Average damages sought and awarded

Similar data as above for trademark and copyright cases.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:00-11:00 am EDT
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China Vows to Crackdown on IPR Violations with New Six-month Campaign
On October 19th coinciding with a visit by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Victoria Espinel, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator to Beijing, the State Council announced it will launch a six month long national campaign to crackdown on IPR abuses. It will target the production and distribution of pirated goods like DVDs and software products, as well as violations of registered trademarks and patents. In addition, the campaign promises greater scrutiny over the import and export of fake goods and more severe punishments for businesses involved in the import and export of such goods. Please join us as experienced China lawyer Auria Styles discusses the implications of the new campaign for U.S. companies in China.
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 2:00-3:00pm EST
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Chinese Court Grants Protection to Unregistered "Harley Davidson in Chinese Characters" Trademark
The Beijing High-Level People's Court recently affirmed a lower-court decision finding trademark infringements and acts of unfair competition in respect of the unregistered Chinese character trademark "Ha Lei". The court determined "Ha Lei in Chinese characters" had become a transliteration of "HARLEY" and therefore its use by the defendants infringed upon Harley-Davidson's exclusive right to use the registered "HARLEY" trademark. Please join us as Dr. James Luo, China-admitted lawyer, Managing Partner of Beijing's Xiang Kun Law Firm and Chair of the China Sub-Committee of INTA's Anti-Counterfeiting Committee discusses the case.
Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:00 am EST
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"JOLIDA" Trademark Decision Sparks Concern over OEM Infringement Liability
In November 2009, the Shanghai Higher People's Court affirmed a lower-court decision that exempted an OEM producing infringing goods from trademark infringement liability, on the grounds that Chinese consumers would not be harmed by goods that are destined for export. If followed by other Chinese courts and administrative enforcement organs, this decision would create a loophole that counterfeiters could exploit. Therefore, the Supreme People's Court has been requested to review the decision. Please join us as Joe Simone, partner at Baker & McKenzie's Hong Kong office discusses the case and its potential ramifications.
Monday, August 9, 2010, 1:00 EST
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The Chinese patent litigation minefield: How to protect yourself from large damages awards.
In recent years, there have been several cases where companies have lost large damages to Chinese companies over technical patents. In this presentation, Geoffrey Lin, partner at Hogan Lovells International's Shanghai office, will join us to break down the Chinese patent law environment and discuss ways to protect your own company while doing business in China.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:00-11:00 am EST
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Patent Examination Guidelines and Implementing Rules for the Patent Law.
In January 2010, China published the Patent Examination Guidelines and the Patent Implementing Rules. The latest Exam Guidelines and the Implementing Rules have been eagerly awaited as the Third Revision to the Patent Law went into effect on October 1, 2009. Please join us as China-admitted lawyer Lishu Zheng of King and Wood in Beijing discusses the Exam Guidelines and the Implementing Rules.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:00-11:000am EDT
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Shanda Abuse of Dominance Case under China's Anti-Monopoly Law.
On October 23, 2009, in what has become the first case decided under China's Anti-Monopoly Law, the Shanghai No. 1 Intermediary Level People's Court rejected the plaintiff's claim that Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. abused its dominant position in China's online literature market by taking inappropriate action aimed at enforcing its copyrights. Please join us as Professor Wentong Zheng of the University at Buffalo Law School discusses the case.
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 1:00-2:000m EDT
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Zhenglejia Copyright Infringement Case.
Some internet users use P2P technology to duplicate and disseminate copyrighted files on information networks without any form of prior authorization. China has been critized as a "paradise" for such software piracy. Recently the Beijing Haidian District People's Court ruled that P2P software platform operator Beijing Zhenglejia Technology Co., Ltd. is liable for deliberately aiding network users to disseminate movies through the internet without any prior authorization. Please join us as Zhang Haitao, a China-admitted lawyer with King and Wood, discusses the case.
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 10:00-11:00am EDT
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Culture of Shanzhai.
The term shanzhai often refers to knock-off goods, mainly in the electronics sector. However, the actual Chinese characters mean "mountain stronghold" and have connotations of bandit culture. Please join presenters Elizabeth Chien-Hale, a U.S. registered patent attorney with technical knowledge in electrical and electro-mechanical arts and who has advised on patent infringement cases before the International Trade Commission and the U.S. District Court, and Edouard Schmitt zur Hohe, principal of the Beijing IP firm, Schmitt zur Hohe & Ferrante Intellectual Property (S&F LAW) who has over 15 years' experience representing foreign clients on both the registration and enforcement of IP matters in China, discuss shanzhai. Ms Chien-Hale will discuss the cultural aspects of shanzhai, while Mr. Schmitt zur Hohe will lead us us through an enforcement action taken against a shanzhai product in China.
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 10:00-11:00am EDT
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Selection of a Local Partner.
Choosing the correct partner in China with whom to go into business is almost as important as choosing the correct mate. Please join us as Australian lawyer Elliot Papageorgeiou of Rouse and Co. International's Shanghai office makes suggestions on pitfalls to look out for when picking a partner and items that should be included in the business "pre-nup".
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 10:00 -11:00am EDT
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SPC Interpretation on Certain Issues Concerning the Applicability of Laws in Handling Cases Related to Patent Infringement Disputes
The Chinese Supreme People's Court recently released a draft of the above interpretation for public comment. Please join us as patent attorney Daisy Wang (Wang Re-Yung), parter at Lee and Li, Taipei and Lee and Li - Leaven IPR Agency Ltd., Beijing, discusses the draft interpretation and the effect it will have on patent litigation in China.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
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Advanced Strategies of Anti-Counterfeiting in China
As Chinese companies use more intelligent strategies in counterfeiting and in stealing know-how, US manufacturers need to react. Please join us as Hans Joachim Fuchs, General Manager of CHINABRAND CONSULTING (Boston, Munich, Shanghai) demonstrates more advanced strategies of anti-counterfeiting and know-how protection.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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Outsourcing R & D to China:
Many U.S. companies are considering outsourcing part of their R&D to China and are concerned about the risks such outsourcing entails, particularly with regard to IP ownership, protection and enforcement. Please join us as Dr. Philip Zhang of Colley Godward Kronish LLP discusses ways to manage IP risks when outsourcing R&D to China.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
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New Revisions to the Chinese Trademark Law.
The Chinese Trademark Office has solicited comments on its draft Trademark Law. Please join us as Edouard Schmitt zur Hohe, principal of the Beijing IP firm, Schmitt zur Hohe & Ferrante Intellectual Property (S&F LAW), discusses possible amendments and the issues of note to the Chinese trademark law.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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Digital Piracy in China:
The Institute for Policy Innovation estimates the global loss from Download Piracy to the U.S. sound production/distribution industry to be $3.7 billion. Please join us as Tim Smith of Rouse and Co. International's Beijing office discusses digital piracy in China. Prior to joining Rouse, Mr. Smith was the senior legal adviser to IFPI, the international trade body representing the recording industry where he supervised many cases in China on their behalf.
May 7, 2009 at 9:30am - 10:30pm ET
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Domain Name Piracy and Web Counterfeiting:
The 298 million internet users in China provide unique opportunities for US businesses. However. along with such opportunities often come cyber-pirates. Join us as Joe Simone of Baker & McKenzie's Hong Kong office discusses ways to protect your Chinese domain names and trademarks in cyberspace.
Friday, March 27, 2009 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
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Effect of the Financial Crisis on IP:
Please join us as Elliott Papageorgeiou of Rouse and Co. International's Shanghai office discusses the effect of the global financial crisis on intellectual property in China.
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12:00pm - 1:01pm EST
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Detailed Rules for the Implementation of The Patent Law:
The third amendment to the Patent Law will go into effect on October 1, 2009. The State Intellectual Property Office published a draft of the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law ("Detailed Rules") in November 2008 for public comment. Please join us as Chinese lawyer and Ph.D. candidate in Intellectual Property Law, Amy Peng Zhe, discusses the latest draft of the Detailed Rules.
Monday, March 2, 2009 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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Practical Tips on Supervising IPR Law Suits in China:
There are many considerations for US companies before they file suit in China to enforce their intellectual property rights. Picking the right local counsel is just one. Please join us as Dave Yeskey, Director of the Legal Department at Microchip Technology Inc., describes the lessons he has learned in supervising civil litigation in China. This webinar is more interactive than usual as Mr. Yeskey is willing to answer questions from other business people and in-house counsel who have not worked in China.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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Recording your Intellectual Property Rights with Customs:
Many SMEs have registered their trademarks in China. However, they have yet to record such registrations with Chinese Customs. Please join us as Johnny Xie, an accredited trainer of the World Customs Organization and the former Head of the International Exchange Department of the Shanghai Customs College, walks us through the steps on how to record with the General Administration of Customs and the steps that Chinese Customs takes in seizing goods suspected of being infringing. After Mr. Xie's presentation, Janelle Gordon, Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Customs & Border Protection, will explain the recordation process in the US.
February 9, 2009 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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What Does the Third Amendment to China's Patent Law Mean to You?:
The third amendment to China's patent law was passed on December 27, 2008. The law will go into effect on October 1, 2009. Please join Benjamin Bai, partner in Jones Day's Houston and Shanghai offices, in discussing recent amendments to the patent law, including expanding the scope of compulsory licensing, double patenting and the disclosure of genetic resources.
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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The Olympic Logo Campaign; and the Future of Trademark Protection in China.
Leading up to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, China has been especially vigilant in protecting the rights of the Olympic Logo for the Beijing Games. Through “China’s Action Plan on IPR Protection 2008,” serious efforts have been made to enforce the use of the logo for legitimate purposes. Please join Ms. Yu Fang, Second Secretary at the PRC Embassy; Conrad Wong, Trademark Specialist, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Attaché in the Guangzhou Consulate; and Jonathan Caplan and Bill Hua, trademark attorneys at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLO, for an in-depth discussion that will examine the Chinese efforts to protect the logo, and ask if their efforts are a special - short-lived - campaign, or do they depict future trends for trademark protection within China.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
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Protection and Enforcement of IPR in China: The Effects of the 2008 Olympics "Download Here"
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Trademark Protection for Textile, Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods.
Please join two China experts for an in-depth discussion of trademark issues, and draw from their experiences on how to protect intellectual property in China. In this webinar, Ms. Barbara Kolsun and Mr. Mark Cohen will discuss their experiences regarding textiles, apparel, and other consumer goods in China. Textile, apparel, footwear and travel goods imported from China accounted for the majority of IPR seizures by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2007, and 68 percent of all seizures from mainland China. This webinar is a closed-press event. This webinar is a closed press event.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at 12pm – 1:30pm EST
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USTR Reports on Annual Review of Intellectual Property Rights in China: Special 301 Report of 2008.
Please join Stanford McCoy, Assistant United States Trade Representative for IP and Innovation and Dr. Jared Ragland, Director of the Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation for an in-depth discussion of the results of this year's Special 301 report on China. The Special 301 report is an annual review of the state of IPR protection and enforcement. 78 countries were reviewed and 46 countries were designated in this year’s report. This webinar is a closed-press event. The report can be found on USTR's website at www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Reports_Publications/2008/2008_Special_301_Report/ Section_Index.html.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 1pm – 2:30pm EST
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Patent Invalidation/Reexamination Process in China:
More and more U.S. companies are getting involved in either defending the validity of their patents in China or seeking invalidation of junk patents filed in China. This process occurs at China’s State Intellectual Property Office’s Patent Reexamination Board. Please join us for a discussion with Thomas Moga, senior attorney at Butzel Long who is currently involved in a number of such cases. For more information on Tom and his practice, please see http://www.butzel.com/bioppsea.cfm?PI_ID=280. If there are any topics or questions you would like addressed in this webinar, please feel free to email Tom at MOGA@butzel.com.
- Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11am - 12:30pm EST
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Practical Tips on Filing Patents in China:
The goal of this webinar is to provide inventors, companies, and patent attorneys practical information on how to file patent applications at China’s State Intellectual Property Office. We will cover invention, utility model and design patents. Please join Elaine Wu, Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Chen Wang, Corporate Counsel at E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company for this discussion. If you have any topics or specific questions you would like addressed in this webinar, please feel free to email Ellen.Szymanski@mail.doc.gov.
- Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11am - 12:30pm EST
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Trademark Squatting in China:
Someone registered my trademark in China! What can I do? Please join us for a discussion with Joseph Simone, lawyer at firm of Baker & McKenzie, a leading expert on Trademark Squatting cases in China. He will explain a typical case, what remedies are available and suggest preventative strategies. This program will also include an introduction by our co-host Cynthia Henderson, Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Thursday, February 21, 2008, 11am - 12:30pm EDT
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China Domain Name Strategies for US Exporters Webinar (January 22, 2008)
Ever thought about registering a web address in China? Been approached by a Asia-based consultant offering to register your domain name in the PRC? Logon to this webinar to understand the value of a China domain name presence, how to get one and how to avoid trouble. This webinar focused on educating small and medium-sized US exporters on China Domain Name issues and strategies. Brought to you by the Commercial Service / U.S. Department of Commerce with support of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office / U.S. Department of Commerce. Please register online for the recorded version of the webinar at http://www.buyusa.gov/midwest/204.html.
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Chris Israel and Mark Cohen Discuss U.S. Government IPR Initiatives for China and Seek Industry Input:
Chris Israel, U.S. Coordinator for International Intellectual Property will kick this event by covering the view from Washington on U.S. initiatives concerning international protection for U.S. intellectual property. Joining him from Beijing, Mark Cohen, Senior IP attaché at the U.S. Embassy will report on the highly successful Ambassador’s IPR Roundtable held this fall in Beijing, and discuss the basic elements of the U.S. Embassy’s draft IPR Action Plan for China. Based on input from industry, Mr. Israel and Mr. Cohen will be laying out a draft Action Plan and they are seeking input from you before it is final! Please join us for an intensive discussion of U.S. priorities for 2008 relating to China’s intellectual property regime.
-Tuesday, December 11, 1pm - 2:30pm EDT
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International IPR Advisory Program presents "Rollershoe v. Chee Ting Shoe Trading Company" - a case study on developing a brand protection strategy in China:
Join the volunteer attorneys from the International IPR Advisory Program - China division - as they lead an interactive discussion based on a case study of brand protection challenges for U.S. companies. Scott Bain, Litigation Counsel at Software and Information Industry Association will host the program along Bruce McDonald, partner in the Intellectual Property Group of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, Elizabeth Chien-Hale, Director, Institute for Intellectual Property in Asia, and Paul Jones, Barrister, Solicitor and Trademark Agent, Jones & Co, Canada.
-Tuesday, November 11, 2007, 11am-12:30pm EDT
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Latest Trends in Brand Protection Strategies in China:
Please join Chris Bailey, Executive (Partner) with Rouse & Co. International and Deputy Country Manager for China, based in Guangzhou in a discussion of the latest trends in devising brand protection strategies, budgets and performance targets, managing major cases, training and cooperation with enforcement authorities and outside agents, working with local business units suppliers and other partners to improve management of IP within your businesses.
-Thursday, October 11, 2007, 11am-12:30pm EDT
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Hiring an Investigative Firm in China:
Find the bad guys, don’t hire them! Avoid the most common mistakes in investigating intellectual property infringement in China. Please join Alex Thiel from General Motors and Douglas Clark, local managing partner in the Shanghai office of Lovells LLP for an in-depth discussion of how to best work with investigators in China. The discussion will be moderated by Timothy Browning, Attorney-Advisor for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Wednesday, September 12 2007, 11am - 12:30pm EDT "Download Here"

How to Get Executive Support for Your IPR Program:
If you are developing an intellectual property enforcement program plan for your company, convincing top management is a critical step. Please join our host Nils Montan, President of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC), and Edward Haddad, Vice President - Intellectual Property and Licensed Products, New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. discuss how to develop a strong corporate intellectual property enforcement program, convince management that it is necessary expenditure, implement the program and educate all levels of your company. The goal is to create a corporate culture that better protects an extremely important asset of the company before it is too late. Our host IACC is the largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to protecting intellectual property and deterring counterfeiting. For more information, please go to www.iacc.org.
-June 14, 2007, 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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China's 2007 IPR Action Plan
In April, China released its 2007 IPR Action plan which documents initiative planned in 2007 by a number of China's IP related agencies. This year's plan has over 276 measure. Please join China's Counselor for IP Dr. Yang, Guohua as he discusses China's 2007 IPR Action plan, outlines the major projects to be completed in this plan and points out areas of interest to foreign rightholders. For your information, the English version of the IPR Action Plan is available at http://china.org.cn/english/China/207534.htm. This webinar is a closed-press event.
-May 17, 2007, 2pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

USTR Reports on Local Enforcement of Intellectual Property in China: Special Provincial Review and Special 301 Report of 2007
In April of 2006, United States Trade Representative announced it would conduct a review of the adequacy and effectiveness of IPR protection and enforcement at the provincial level in China. Over the past year, USTR led numerous teams of U.S. government officials to many provinces across China meeting with local Chinese government officials, conducting site visits to hot spots of pirating and counterfeiting activity and solicited two rounds of public comments. The results are in! Please join USTR Chief Negotiator for IP Enforcement Stanford McCoy for an in-depth discussion of this year-long fact finding mission and the results of this year's Special 301 Report on China. The Special Provincial Review and Special 301 report can be found on USTR's website at www.ustr.gov - release date April 30. This webinar is a closed-press event.
-May 10 2pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Analyzing Value of IP Assets and Conducting Audits of your IP Agreements:
Peggy Moizel, President of IP Compliance Management and Vice-President for Administration of Licensing Executives Society, and Paul Germeraad, Founder and President of Intellectual Assets Inc., lead a discussion on strategies for businesses in analyzing the value of existing and potential IP assets and of IP Audits to ensure compliance with existing agreements
-March 1, 2007 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
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IP Strategies for Negotiating Licensing Agreements and the Realities of Enforcing the Terms of Agreements - spotlight on China:
Kimberly Chotkowski, Licensing Executive at Andre-Troner LC a company specializing in Global IP Licensing, and Peggy Moizel, President of IP Compliance Management and Vice-President for Administration of the Licensing Executives Society lead a discussion of IP strategies for businesses engaged in implementing licensing agreements in China. The program will cover best practices, positive business aspects as well as preventative measures and solutions to some of the common pitfalls faced when entering the Chinese market. In addition, the program will cover enforcing Licensing Agreements in China.
-March 8, 2007 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
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Civil IP Litigation in China
Please join our experts James V. Feinerman, Professor and Co-Director, Asian Law and Policy Studies Program at Georgetown University Law Center, Bill Huo, Attorney licensed in U.S. and China specializing in IP commercial disputes at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP and Elaine Gin, Attorney-Advisor at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a discussion on China’s latest legislative developments, an overview of civil litigation in China and best practices for resolving IP disputes in China’s civil courts.
-February 8, 2007 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Mark Cohen on the Future of China's IP Regime: Mark Cohen, Senior IP attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing will discuss priorities on the protection and enforcement of IP in China for 2007 and beyond. He will also share his views on the significant events of 2006. Most recently interviewed for CNBC, NPR, and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Mark Cohen is the US government's premier expert on China's IP system.
-December 14, 2006  2:00pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

The Latest on Trademark Protection in China: A discussion of China's Proposed Revisions to Trademark Law, Best Practices for Managing International Trademark Portfolios, Starbucks' Trademark Protection Strategies for China
-November 9, 2006  2:00pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Stopping Fakes at China’s Trade Fairs: New Regulations and Initiatives Aimed at Protecting Intellectual Property Rights for Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights at Trade Fairs in China
Commerce Department Market Access and Compliance Division leads a discussion of best practices for protecting IP at Trade Fairs in China covering China’s new regulations and US initiatives.
-October 12, 2006  2:00pm-3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Patent Protection in China: A briefing on China's Proposed Patent Law Amendments, and a Best Practices Panel discussion on Registration and Enforcement Strategies
-September 14 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Please join U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Attorney-Advisor Elaine Wu in a discussion of China’s proposed Patent Law amendments, top industry concerns and recent delegation visit from China’s Patent office; Tom Moga, attorney at Butzel Long on registration options; and Skip Fisher, attorney at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. on enforcement strategies. "Download Here"

The Battle at the Border - China’s Fake Products in the US
-August 10 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Stories from US law enforcement officers and border protection options for US companies "Download Here"

Industry Organizations: Innovative Programs to tackle China IPR Issues
-July 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Presentations by industry organizations on programs to aid members protect their IP in China and direct China toward a better enforcement system "Download Here"

Joint Enforcement Actions
-June 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
A discussion of collaboration and joint efforts within industries for anti-counterfeiting and piracy enforcement in China. "Download Here"

China’s 2006 IPR Action Plan
-May 18 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST
Briefing by China’s Counselor for Intellectual Property from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States. "Download Here"

Latest on IPR in China: JCCT & Special 301
-May 11 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST
Briefing by U.S. Government officials on the 2006 Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) and the Special 301 Report. "Download Here"

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Registration Information

To register, please send your contact information to ChinaIPR@mail.doc.gov. A registration confirmation, and dial-in/log-in instructions will be sent to you a week before the program. No special software or computer configuration is needed to participate; only a phone line and a computer with an internet connection is necessary.