Events


The Chamber manages 50+ events each year, offering gainful opportunities to network with like-minded business people. Members are able to attend events at either complimentary or preferential rates. Our Focus Groups are targeting specific sectors and drive the majority of our events.

May
13
Fri
How to Protect your IP at Trade Fairs in China and SE Asia | Webinar
May 13 @ 16:30 – 17:30

Trade fairs are an excellent opportunity to showcase their new products and find partners for manufacturing, promotion, and distribution. Unfortunately, in China and South East Asia these exhibitions are common prowling ground for infringers, so it is of utmost importance to ensure all IP precautions are undertaken.

Join IPR SME Helpdesk expert Mr. Elio de Tullio for a webinar sessions on how to protect your IP, with advice on:

  • How to prepare for trade fairs in advance
  • What measures SMEs can take during trade fairs to protect their IP
  • What SMEs can do after trade fairs to enforce their IP
  • Practical tips and real-life situations from trade fairs

Language: English

Time: 10:30-11:30 am (Brussels), 3:30-4:30 pm (Ho Chi Minh), 4:30-5:30pm (Beijing)

Jan
18
Wed
Webinar: “Europe vs. China: What are the Main Differences in IP Protection?”
Jan 18 @ 17:00 – 18:00

Even though, China and European Union Member States are parties to the same international agreements on IPR protection, like the Paris Convention, the Berne Convention, and TRIPS Agreement, there are several key differences between European and Chinese IP laws which are important to understand in order to efficiently manage your intellectual property in China.This webinar gives European SMEs practical advice on what they need to keep in mind when designing IP protection strategies to enter China’s lucrative market. 

On Wednesday, 18 January  2017, you are welcome to join Helpdesk expert Ms. Alessandra Chies for a China IPR SME Helpdesk webinar session Europe vs. China: What are the Main Differences in IP Protection?. Ms. Chies will give an overview to European SMEs about the main differences between European Union and China in IP registration, protection and enforcement, covering IPR Issues such as:

  • A comprehensive overview on differences in trade mark, copyright, patent and design patent  protection; 
  • How to enforce IP rights in China, what is different from Europe;
  • Practical tips on how to create a robust IP protection strategy in China; 
  • Practical case studies of European SMEs experiencing and overcoming IP issues in China. 

This free of charge web-based seminar is composed of a 45-minute expert presentation, where Ms. Chies will take you through a range of simple, cost-effective measures to protect your company against IP infringements in China. This will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session where all our participants can pose questions to the expert.
Language: English

We hope to see you soon!

Jul
26
Wed
Webinar Invitation: Online IP Protection in China and South-East Asia
Jul 26 @ 16:00 – 17:00
Webinar Invitation: Online IP Protection in China and South-East Asia

Webinar Invitation: Online IP Protection in China and South-East Asia 

26 July 2017; 10:00-11:00am (Brussels), 3:00- 4:00pm (Ho Chi Minh), 4:00-5:00pm (Beijing)

Internet usage continues to boom in China and in South-East Asia. The region is effectively boasting with the largest number of internet users in the world, which opens up many opportunities for the European SMEs. Moreover, the growing trend towards online shopping for products and services mean that the Internet is now both a way to communicate with customers and, for many companies, their main sales channel. While being a gateway to customers, the internet is also an excellent place for the counterfeiters to do business. Thus, a robust online IP protection strategy is a key to business success in China and South-East Asia

Join the China and South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk expert Mr. Patrice Vidon on Wednesday, 26 July 2017 for a webinar: Online IP Protection in China and South-East Asia” This webinar will give European SMEs an overview of online IP protection tools in China and South-East Asia. The expert will provide real life case studies involving European SMEs experiencing and overcoming IP issues with their online business. The expert will focus on the following topics: 

  • What types of IP rights are relevant to online businesses? 
  • Why and How should European SMEs protect these IP rights?
  • What could SMEs do in case of an infringement? 
  • Expert tips on how to draft a comprehensive IP strategy in both regions. 
  • Case studies. 

This is a free of charge 45-minute web-based presentation, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session on Wednesday, 26 July 2017 at 10:00 Brussels time (15:00 Ho Chi Minh time /16:00 Beijing time). Get valuable insights from our expert, and ask questions live throughout the webinar!

Language: English

To register please click here

Oct
18
Wed
China IPR SME Helpdesk: Webinar “Branding your Food and Beverage Products in China” @ Online
Oct 18 @ 16:00 – 17:00
Nov
23
Thu
China IPR SME Helpdesk: Trade Marks Webinar @ Webinar
Nov 23 @ 10:00 – 11:00

The webinar will provide a practical and detailed overview of Trade mark protection in China focusing on the new developments in Chinese Trade Mark Law. The expert will discuss how to combat preemptive trade mark registrations in China and how to deal with bad faith trade mark registrations. The expert will also explain what legal measures SMEs can take in case of a Trade Mark infringement. The expert will use extensive case studies to illustrate his arguments.

Branding is one of the most important parts of your business, as brands help consumers distinguish your products from competitors’ products and build brand loyalty. In China you can protect your brand with trade marks.This webinar will provide you a practical and detailed overview of trade mark protection in China focusing on the new developments in Chinese Trade Mark Law. The expert will discuss how to combat preemptive trade mark registrations in China and how to deal with bad faith trade mark registrations.  

On Thursday, 23 November 2017, you are welcome to join Helpdesk expert Mr. Charles Feng for a China IPR SME Helpdesk webinar session “Trade marks: Application of Honesty and Trust Principle – a new strategy to combat pre-emptive trade mark registration in China”. Mr. Feng will give a detailed overview to European SMEs about how to protect your IP in China’s fast-growing business environment, focusing on: 

  • Providing an overview of trade mark protection  
  • Overview of how to combat pre-emptive trade mark registration 
  • What actions can SMEs take in case of a trade mark infringement
  • Expert tips on how to develop a comprehensive IP protection strategy in China
  • Case studies involving European SMEs

This free of charge web-based seminar is composed of a 45-minute expert presentation, where Mr. Feng will take you through a range of simple, cost-effective measures to protect your company against IP infringements in China. This will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session where all our participants can pose questions to the expert.

Language: English