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!

Celebrating the Life of Robert Burns

A Burns Night Supper is an annual celebratory tribute to the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796).

Celebrated on, or about, the Bard’s birthday, January 25th, Burns Suppers includes the “Piping” of the haggis, the drinking of Scotch whisky, and the recital of works by, about, and in the spirit of the Bard.

Diamond Bay Health and Lifestyle Centre

One of Chengdu’s most picturesque venues located in in the beautiful Longquan National Park Reserve. The Center is sat on the Bank of the tranquil natural Longquan Lake and surrounded by 3000 acres of Primeval Forrest; you would be forgiven for not leaving. 

• Stephen Phillips, Chief Executive, China-Britain Business Council
• Cecille El Beleidi, HM Consul-General, Chongqing
• Senior official, Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce
• UK companies
• Local companies and investors

• Speaking opportunity at the seminar 
• Pre-event branding in event marketing materials, pre/post publicity
• On-site visual branding as “Seminar Partner” with large company logo
• Formal acknowledgment in CBBC Chief Executive’s speech
• Company brochure on reception desk
• Introduction to senior UK/Chinese officials
• Meeting with directors of Sichuan Provincial Department of Commerce and Sichuan Provincial Investment Promotion Bureau (meeting led by CBBC Chief Executive)
• Introduction to local companies for potential business opportunities

Engage with the community to assist in the growth of Chengdu’s urban forest!  Join the planning discussion for Chengdu’s first urban forest project by clicking here. 

For the majority of European SMEs doing business in or with China and/or South-East Asia, importing or exporting goods is the most fundamental section of their business operations. Therefore, protecting their IP through Chinese and South-East Asian customs at the boarders is the key to their business success. In fact, custom seizures can be a valuable tool to use to protect and enforce your IP. This webinar gives the SMEs an overview of customs protection in China and in South-East Asia.

On Monday, 20 February 2017, you are welcome to join Helpdesk expert Mr. Philippe Girard-Foley for a webinar session “How to Use Customs to Protect your IP in China and South-East Asia” Mr. Girard-Foley will give SMEs a comprehensive overview of IP protection with the Customs in China and South-East Asia, concentrating particularly on:

• A general overview of Customs protection in China and South-East Asia;
• Information on how to record your IP with the Customs;
• Practical advice on how to cooperate with the Customs authorities to best protect your IP;   
• Tips and watch-outs for developing a robust IP protection strategy; 
• Case studies of European SMEs using customs to protect their IP. 

During this free of charge webinar Mr. Girard-Foley will give a 45-minute expert presentation, accompanied with tips for SMEs on protecting IP with Customs in China and South-East Asia. This will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session, where Mr. Girard-Foley answers your questions.
Language: English
We hope to see you soon!

Join the seminar to understand the latest updates in China’s visa policies affecting non-nationals working in China from a legal prespective. Click here to register. 

2017 THE THIRD SESSION CHINA (SICHUAN)  INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION exhibition

Sponsor:              Western China Metropolis Daily

                                Sichuan International Education Exchange Association

Co-organizer:     Chongqing Ganghua exhibition co., LTD

Background of the exhibition

Sichuan is located in the west of China, a huge province for natural resources, population and economy. It covers over 486,000 square meters and has jurisdiction over 21 cities and 183 counties, with 80.76 million permanent population, 26,000 schools and different grades and types.

The educational system has been growing ever so competitive, to attract excellent students from abroad. In 2016, the number of abroad students has grown an impressive 20% compared to 2015. The qualitative increase in scale, effect, and brand will affect the oversea colleagues’ incentive to show interest in the educational system in Southwest China.

Not only will this exhibition serve to inform families, schools and educational services, but it will also act as a booster for the social economy. Moreover, it will aid in getting a better understanding of Sichuan.

Highlight of the exhibition

1. The visitors can get the services from the exhibition as follows: obtain the site evaluation and receive the information of application for study abroad, on-site consultation, offering the most complete information of the colleges to improve the face-to face communication with the parents.
2. This exhibition offers not only the opportunity for “Zero Distance” communication between the students and parents of Chengdu and the numerous famous colleges, but also the package services for occupational planning, scholarship application, visa application, preparations for study abroad, overseas life, foreign finances and overseas property immigrants etc.
3. The academic communication centers from different countries and many study abroad agencies will hold the explanation conference for the policies of study overseas during the exhibition.
4. The organizing committee will send 200 elaborate gifts for free to the students each day during the exhibition.
5. The academic communication centers from different countries will arrange some globally famous universities to enroll new students in Chengdu.
6. The global first-class universities majored in animation, clothing, movie director, music, art, business, material etc will have the face-to-face communication with the students.

Schedule

Time for Register: 9:00AM-5:30PM, April 7^th , 2017

Time for Preparation: 9:30AM-5:30PM, April 7^th , 2017

Time of exhibition: 9:00AM-4:30PM, April 8^st ~9^nd , 2017

Time of Closing: 4:30PM,April9^nd , 2017

【ACTIVITY】

1. Consultancy meetings with students and parents co-organized by Sichuan registered study abroad agnecies.
2. Project consultancy by China-foreign schools in partnership
3. Discussion on international education program partnership by Chinese and foreign schools.
4. Lectures by education counselors of Embassies of several nations in Sichuan.

【VENUE】

Chengdu century city new international exhibition&convention center

【EXPOSITION CONTENT】

College entrance examination enrollment consulting exhibition area

International education communication area

Vocational education training and private education enrollment consulting exhibition area

Overseas real estate area

1. University-preparatory school, colleges and universities (diplomas and degrees of those colleges and university shall be admitted or registered by education departments or authorities of each country, and qualified for receiving overseas students.)
2. Overseas vocational education schools
3. Overseas language training schools and institutions
4. Governmental organizations
5. Embassies and consulates
6. Student services providers (banking, accommodations & airlines, etc.)
7. Student Services Agents and China-Overseas Cooperative Education Project
8. Vocational education and private education enrollment consulting exhibition area
9. College entrance examination enrollment consulting exhibition area
10. International education communication area
11. Children’s education institutions and comprehensive service area

12 Exhibition area for overseas real estate, school district housing, large residence of education

【BOOTH SPECIFICATION AND CHARGES】

Charges:         Foreign Exhibitor: US$2,800/ Standard Booth (plus 10% for double opened booth) Conference charge：US$30 for each person

Domestic Exhibitor RMB 15,000/ Standard Booth (plus 10% for double opened booth), Conference charge：RMB200for each person

Specification of booth up to international standard: 3m×3m, equipped three 2.5m-high boards, one desk for negotiation, Carpet, four folding chairs, a convenience receptacle ,two lamps and one lintel board)

Conference charge:    including charges for conference-related document, certificate, lunch, beverage, etc.)

【EXPOSITION EXPRESS】we will publish name, profile, educational subject, service target and contact information of any exhibitor. All exhibitors are appreciated to e-mail relevant information to1033941731@qq.com in format of Microsoft Word before April 1^th, 2017.

Charge for Proceedings and Advertisement (converted into RMB required for foreign exhibitors):

The 16K hectograph proceedings (210×130mm) will be gifted to participants and professionals from relevant organizations for communications and exchange

【INVITATION OF VISITOR】

1. Publicize information of this exhibition in international departments and advisory institutes of universities and colleges.
2. Post big posters in universities, colleges, vocational and middle schools of Sichuan.
3. Visitors range: Students and parents, education administrators and teachers, the officials of the education department of the provinces, districts and cities and the directors of all levels education institutions, experts, scholars, on-job people, the principals of the organization for the educational investment and financing, the principals of the registered study abroad agency, the officials of commerce, education and culture of foreign embassies, etc.

【PROCEDURE】

1. Exhibitor shall fill in the Exposition Contract and affix official seal and then mail or fax them to Organizing Committee.

Exhibitor shall remit relevant exposition charge to appointed account within seven days upon registration.

2. All exhibitors shall follow such principle that “first registered and paid shall have priority”, Organization Committee has right to cancel or displace unpaid booths till all booths are engaged.
3. The Sponsor will mail Exhibitor Manual consisting of detailed schedule, transport, platform design and setting, travel and accommodation, material renting and waiter service, advertisement, visa application, weather forecast and any other service information to exhibitor upon exhibition booth confirmation, universities and colleges requesting pick up service shall contact organization committee five days ahead, all related costs shall be borne by exhibitors themselves.
4. Exhibitor shall detail all information like height setting and special requirements in Exposition Contract.
5. Organization Committee will prepare English and Chinese lintel board subject to contracts of registered universities and colleges.
6. Application deadline: April1^th .2017

China’s green tech market develops rapidly in recent years with strong support from the government that looks for a more sustainable and efficient energy solution for the country. 

Watch this webinar video to learn more about the rising business opportunities in China’s green tech market and how your company can best tap into it. It covers the following topics: 

• Chinese 13th Five-year Plan
• Chinese Energy Sector
• Chinese Water Sector
• Chinese Environmental Sector
• Entering in Chinese Green Tech Market
• Conclusion and Business Advice for European SMEs

Click the image below to view the webinar video on YouTube or click here.

About the Expert

Gianluca Ghiara

Gianluca is the managing director of Geapower, an engineering consulting company based in Beijing. Since 2005, he has been consulting European and Chinese companies active in the environmental protection and renewable energy fields. He has been involved in the development of almost 50 projects in the renewable energy, waste, water treatment and industrial pollution control sectors. Gianluca is the elected Vice Chair of the Environment Working Group at the European Chamber of Commerce in China.

Join us along with the Italian & German Chamber of Commerce for our work safety seminar to get an insight on the important factors about the Work Safety Law in the People’s Republic of China. 

Click here to register.