This seminar will examine intellectual property challenges and opportunities for Western companies operating in China. Speakers from law firms and a technology company will discuss the changing IP situation in China. The event will also launch a UK-China legal partnership initiative to promote business and legal ties between the two countries.

1. 19 February 2013
London
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China, IP and Innovation
Intellectual property (IP) remains a major concern for western companies doing business in
China. However, with the situation changing dramatically in recent years, this seminar will
examine the challenges, opportunities and risks of operating in the Chinese market.
Speakers
Daniel Poon, Commercial Manger (IP), Romax Technology
Michael Wong, Head of China (London),CMS Cameron McKenna LLP
Michelle Chen, Director, China Business, Berwin Leighton Paisner L.L.P
Henry Carr QC, 11 South Square
Matthew Townsend, Fulbright & Jaworski, China Britain Law Institute
Chair: Nick Byrne (LSE)
Organised by
Confucius Institute
For Business London
Time 18:30 -20:30 19 Feb. 2013 Venue : LSE Tower One Lecture Hall G. 01
London School of Economics, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE,
Places are limited, please register with us y.liu56@lse.ac.uk Tel: 02079556253
THIS EVENT WILL ALSO SEE THE LAUNCH OF THE UK-CHINA LEGAL PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE (“LPI”), AIMED AT
PROMOTING BUSINESS AND LEGAL TIES BETWEEN CHINA AND THE UK