What your business needs to know about Chinese intellectual property

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What your business needs to know about Chinese intellectual property

As companies continue to expand in China, intellectual property rights issues are increasing. In the past few years, patent and trademark protection and enforcement in China have changed dramatically. If your business knows about the changes and adapts to them, you will have a stronger competitive position.

We will not only analyze the intellectual property changes, but will focus on where intellectual property protection and enforcement are headed. The topics will include the information listed below.

TOPICS

• The rise of trademark and patent filings in China – How can these filings affect
• your business?
• Enforcement options in China
• Key changes in Chinese trademark and patent laws effective in 2014
• Strategies to enforce your rights – and avoid the intellectual property rights of others

LOCATION

McDonald Hopkins LLC
Fifth Third Center
600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2100
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Complimentary Valet Parking is available on Superior Avenue in front of the Fifth Third Center.

SPEAKERS

David Cupar Member; Chair, Intellectual Property Department dcupar@mcdonaldhopkins.com

Todd Benni Member tbenni@mcdonaldhopkins.com

Grant Monachino Member gmonachino@mcdonaldhopkins.com