September 08, 2022 - Webinar | "IP tips for entering the China market"

The event will take place online on Thursday 08 September 2022, between 11:00 and 13:00 (EET).

A company's IP represents an important financial and business asset, and a right IP strategy is crucial to prevent violations, and may allow easier enforcement in the case of an infringement. The training will provide basic IP concepts, best practices and expert tips on how to design a comprehensive IP protection strategy targeted at the China Market. The audience will learn what are the first steps when buying from/selling to China market as well as how to handle IP when communicating with potential partners. The training will focus on IP matters relevant to companies active in the medical and healthcare sector. The presentation will include real-life case studies, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to the expert.

Speaker: Mr. Jian Xu

Dr. Jian Xu is a dually qualified Chinese lawyer and patent/trademark attorney. He currently heads up the intellectual property practice at the China office of Gowling WLG.

Dr. Jian Xu joined the firm in 2008 and has been the head of the intellectual property practice of its China office since that date. Prior to that, he was a senior patent attorney at China Sinda, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in Beijing. He has handled all aspects of IPR in business including drafting, prosecution, acquisition, enforcement and licensing of patents, trade marks and brand, design rights, copyright and content. He has conducted litigation and administrative actions against infringers all over China. He also has a strong background in the chemistry and life science sector, with a bachelor’s degree from Beijing and a PhD degree in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester. 

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