Sheffield China Business Seminar - Innovation & Intellectual Property Right...
Event Information
Description
Sheffield China Business Seminars 2017 - 2018
Seminar Four
Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights in China
One of the biggest concerns from British businesses trading with China is the protection of their intellectual property rights. Some argue that it is inevitable to be copied if you are successful in the Chinese market, whilst others go through extreme to protect their IP by avoiding the market altogether. In this seminar, we invited experts in the fields to discuss with ins and outs of IP protection in China.
Dr. John-Paul Rooney, Partner at Withers & Rogers will discuss how business can protect their intellectual property rights before entering into the Chinese market. Dr. Nick Rousseau from Unconventional Connections will talk about how to manage innovation projects with Chinese partners and John Lester, Managing Director of CISDI (part of The Metallurgical Corporation of China) will talk to us about R&D Activities in Chinese Companies.
Agenda
8: 00 am
Arrival, Breakfast & Networking
8: 30 am
Welcome & Update
Nik Hamilton, Investmeant Team Manager, Invest Sheffield
8: 35 am
Protecting your Intellectual Property Rights Before Entering into China
Dr. John-Paul Rooney, Partner, Withers & Rogers
9:00 am
Managing Innovation Projects with Chinese Partners
Dr. Nick Rousseau, CEO and International Collaboration Consultant, Unconventional Connections Ltd
9:25 am
R&D and Innovation in Chinese Companies
John Lester, Managing Director, CISDI
9:50 am
Q&A and Closing
Other Seminars in the Series
Taming the dragon: an overview of the Chinese Market (September 6)
Doing Business in China: An Introduction to Chinese Business Culture and Etiquette (October 4)
Developing Your Market in China: Sales, Marketing & Business Development (November 8)
Getting paid from China: Advice on Finance and Money Repatriation (January 10)
What is the Belt & Road Initiative? What are The Opportunities for Businesses in The Northern Powerhouse? (February 7)
Organiser
Creative Sheffield, part of Sheffield City Council
Programme Partners
China Britain Business Council
Airline Partner
In Association with
Department of International Trade
South Yorkshire International Trade Centre
About the Speakers
to be confirmed
