Are you interested in protecting your intellectual property (IP) in China? Register now to join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a free IP basics webinar on protecting patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights in China. The 110-minute program will include:
- An overview of recent IP developments in China by senior attorneys from USPTO’s China Team
- Presentations by three experienced practitioners on protecting patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights in China
- A moderated panel discussion of a hypothetical case, drawing on the experiences and insights of practitioners
This is the first of a two-part webinar series specially designed to address the needs of small and medium-sized businesses looking to protect and enforce their IP in China. The second webinar in the series will address IP enforcement in China.
This program is part of the USPTO’s efforts to help U.S. businesses in their pursuit of effective IP protection in China. To learn more about the USPTO’s China-related resources, including past webinars and China IP Road Shows, visit the IP in China webpage.
Agenda
Agenda subject to change.
9–9:05 a.m.: Welcoming remarks and introduction
David Foley, Attorney Advisor, Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA), USPTO
9:05–9:20 a.m.: Where is China going on IP?
Michael Mangelson, Principal Counsel and Director for China IP, OPIA, USPTO
9:20–10:05 a.m.: Speaker presentations
- Overview of Patent and Trade Secret Protection: Christine Yang, Partner, Hamre, Shumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C.
- Overview of Trademark Protection: Yinfei Wu, Attorney, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
- Overview of Copyright Protection: Kenneth Ng, Client Liaison Principal, Davies Collison Cave
10:05–10:35 a.m.: Hypothetical case
Moderator: David Foley, USPTO
- Christine Yang
- Yinfei Wu
- Kenneth Ng
10:35–10:50 a.m.: Question and answer session
Additional information
For more information, visit the registration page or contact Nadine Herbert in the USPTO’s Office of Policy and International Affairs.