Patent + Trade Secret Protection Strategies in China

Given the significant global importance of China as trading partner, European patent practitioners need to have a keen sense of strategic and legal opportunities and threats when doing business with China.

This seminar will provide useful insight and practical solutions in the context of current developments in the fields of IP protection and enforcement. Participants will learn about both strategic aspects of portfolio development to maintain Freedom-to- Operate in China, as well as the enforcement landscape in China, with special focus on civil litigation.

Additionally, participants will bring their knowledge of China patent strategy as well as its practical application up to date with practical insights from experts 'at the coalface' who advise European and international companies on their China patent engagement.