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IP KEY CHINA
IP Key China is an EU Project designed to enhance EU-China cooperation on selected emerging challenges in the area of intellectual property (IP), it is directed and funded by the European Commission and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
During the 19th EU - China Summit held in Brussels at the beginning of June 2017, EU Trade Commissioner Ms. Cecilia Malmström and the Chinese Minister of Commerce, Mr. Zhong Shan, signed the arrangement for the IP Cooperation Project - IP Key China.
Prior to the launch of IP Key China, the EUIPO was engaged in a comprehensive consultation process with European and Chinese Stakeholders and on 10th April 2018, the first Annual Work Plan was approved by the Project Management Board (PMB).
The AWP1 is consisting of 24 activities, each of which has a primary Chinese governmental agency/ministry as a partner organisation, likewise, many of the activities have a lead EU partner. These activities are subject to the modifications and variations in accordance with the process of negotiation and consultation with the Project Stakeholders.
The AWP1 activities focus on six concrete results (R), as follows: (R.1) Contribution to improved situation in priority areas defined during the annual EU-China IP Dialogue; (R.2) Enhanced understanding and trust through regular exchange activities; (R.3) EU-China IP Working Groups supported effectively; (R.4) Modernized IP administration and enforcement practices and tools; (R.5) Awareness raised on the importance of IP, its protection and enforcement; (R.6) Improved information sharing through Information Management System (IMS) and document repository.
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RECURRENT ACTIVITIES (ON AN ANNUAL BASIS) |
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ALLOCATE ADEQUATE AND MAINLY DEDICATED RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IP DIALOGUE PROCESS |
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ANNUAL EU-CHINA JUDICIAL FORUM |
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VISIBILITY: COMMUNICATION, PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND WEBSITE |
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VISIBILITY: TRAINING ON IP FOR JOURNALISTS |
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CROSS-IP |
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FACILITATE THE INTEGRATION OF IT ASSISTED IP TOOLS |
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TRADEMARKS AND DESIGNS |
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INTEGRATION OF IP ADMINISTRATION TOOLS (TMVIEW) |
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ROVING SEMINARS ON TRADEMARKS AND DESIGN IN CHINA |
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EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AND COMBATING AGAINST BAD FAITH REGISTRATION |
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PATENTS |
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ROVING SEMINAR ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT OF CHINA'S IP SYSTEM |
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STUDY VISIT ON LEGISLATIVE REFORM, WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE DRAFT PATENT AND COPYRIGHT LAWS |
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COPYRIGHTS AND RELATED RIGHTS |
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EU-CHINA EXCHANGE ON COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT |
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PROSECUTOR’S EXCHANGE ON THE PROTECTION OF COPYRIGHTS |
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS |
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STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION AGREEMENT ON GIS |
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ROVING SEMINARS ON MUTUAL RECOGNITION BETWEEN CHINA AND EU 100 + 100 |
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PLANT VARIETY RIGHTS |
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ENFORCEMENT |
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PROMOTION OF EU-CHINA CUSTOMS COOPERATION ON IPR ENFORCEMENT [1] [2] |
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PROMOTION OF EU-HONG KONG CUSTOMS COOPERATION ON IPR ENFORCEMENT [1] [2] |
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COMPILATION OF LEADING COURT DECISIONS IN THE EU AND CHINA |
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EXCHANGE ON THE PRC ANTI-UNFAIR COMPETITION LAW |
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IP Key China is an EU Project designed to enhance EU-China cooperation on selected emerging challenges in the area of intellectual property (IP), it is directed and funded by the European Commission and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). During the 19th EU - China Summit held in Brussels at the beginning of June 2017, EU Trade Commissioner Ms. Cecilia Malmström and the Chinese Minister of Commerce, Mr. Zhong Shan, signed the arrangement for the IP Cooperation Project - IP Key China.
After a fruitful year of 2018, the second Annual Work Plan was approved by the Project Management Board (PMB) on 10th December 2018. The AWP2 is consisting of 29 activities, each of which has a primary Chinese governmental agency/ministry as a partner organisation, likewise, many of the activities have a lead EU partner. These activities are subject to the modifications and variations in accordance with the process of negotiation and consultation with the Project Stakeholders.
The AWP2 activities focus on six concrete results (R), as follows: (R.1) Contribution to improved situation in priority areas defined during the annual EU-China IP Dialogue; (R.2) Enhanced understanding and trust through regular exchange activities; (R.3) EU-China IP Working Groups supported effectively; (R.4) Modernized IP administration and enforcement practices and tools; (R.5) Awareness raised on the importance of IP, its protection and enforcement; (R.6) Improved information sharing through Information Management System (IMS) and document repository.
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Allocate Adequate and Mainly Dedicated Resources to Support the IP Dialogue Process |
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Inter-Ministerial Visit on Intellectual Property |
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Visibility: communication, promotional materials and website |
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Facilitate the Integration of IT Assisted IP tools |
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Roving Seminar in Europe on China’s Trademark system |
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Roving Seminar in Europe on China’s Patent system |
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Integration of IP Administration tools (TMview) |
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Exchange in Europe on the Trademark Law Revision and/or Implementation |
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Exchange on Design Rights in Europe |
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Knowledge Exchanges on the Copyright Law Reform |
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Workshop on the Implementation and Management of a Sui Generis GI System |
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Awareness Raising Event on the Socio-economic benefits of the GI System |
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Exchange in Europe on a Sui Generis GI system |
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Training for Chinese Experts in the EU on the examination of applications for Plant Variety Rights |
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Response to On-line Counterfeiting and Piracy: Feasibility Study and Seminar/Conference |
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Annual EU-China Judicial Forum |
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Workshops and Study Visits for Prosecutors and EIPPN Meeting |
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Knowledge Exchanges on Cross-Border IP Enforcement: Workshops, Training and Study Visit [1] [2] |
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IP Enforcement Forum |
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Promotion of EU – China Customs cooperation on IPR enforcement |
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Right holders forum at the EUIPO combined with a study visit to EU seaports and airports |
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IP Key China is an EU Project designed to enhance EU-China cooperation on selected emerging challenges in the area of intellectual property (IP), it is directed and funded by the European Commission and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). During the 19th EU - China Summit held in Brussels at the beginning of June 2017, EU Trade Commissioner Ms. Cecilia Malmström and the Chinese Minister of Commerce, Mr. Zhong Shan, signed the arrangement for the IP Cooperation Project – IP Key China.
This Third Annual Work Plan was approved by the Project Management Board (PMB) on 5th December 2019. The AWP3 is consisting of 35 activities, each of which has a primary Chinese governmental agency/ministry as a partner organisation, likewise, many of the activities have a lead EU partner. These activities are subject to the modifications and variations in accordance with the process of negotiation and consultation with the project stakeholders.
The AWP3 activities focus on six concrete results (R), as follows: (R.1) Contribution to improved situation in priority areas defined during the annual EU-China IP Dialogue; (R.2) Enhanced understanding and trust through regular exchange activities; (R.3) EU-China IP Working Groups supported effectively; (R.4) Modernized IP administration and enforcement practices and tools; (R.5) Awareness raised on the importance of IP, its protection and enforcement; (R.6) Improved information sharing through Information Management System (IMS) and document repository.
Annual work plan 2020 |
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Workshop on Invention Patents and Utility Models in the EU and China |
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Patents, UMs |
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Policies and Guidelines on SEPs and the Interplay Between IPR and Competition Law: study |
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Policies and Guidelines on SEPs and the Interplay Between IPR and Competition Law: workshop |
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Design Patent Systems in the EU and China: workshop |
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Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court |
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Research on and Compilation of Legislation on Copyrights Protection in the EU and China |
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Knowledge Exchange on Copyright and Related Rights Protection (and Formats) in the Digital Environment |
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GIs |
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Training for Chinese Experts in the EU on the Examination of Applications for Plants Variety Rights |
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The Impact of the 2019 Amendment of the Chinese Trademark Law: study |
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The Impact of the 2019 Amendment of the Chinese Trademark Law: workshop |
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Integration of IP Administration Tools (TMview) |
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EU-China Comparative Approach to Judiciary Procedures: Study |
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EU-China Comparative Approach to Judiciary Procedures: Forum |
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EU-China Comparative Approach to Judiciary Procedures: study visit |
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Compilation of Leading Court Decisions in the EU and China |
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Response to On-Line Counterfeiting and Piracy: Seminar [1] [2] [3] |
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Knowledge Exchange on Cross-Border IP Enforcement: Comparative Enforcement Manual |
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Knowledge Exchange on Cross-Border IP Enforcement: Enforcement Forum on Criminal IP Protection |
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Knowledge Exchange on Cross-Border IP Enforcement: Training on IP Enforcement |
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Exchange on IP Investigation for Prosecutors: Comparative Analysis (legislation relative to investigation) |
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Exchange on IP Investigation for Prosecutors: Workshop |
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Allocate Adequate and Mainly Dedicated Resources to Support the IP Dialogue Process |
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Inter-Ministerial Visit on Intellectual Property |
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Visibility: Communication, Promotional Materials and Website |
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Visibility |
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Allocate Support to the EU-China Academic Network |
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IP Key China is an EU Project designed to enhance EU-China cooperation on selected emerging challenges in the area of intellectual property (IP). It is led and funded by the European Commission who have entrusted its implementation to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). During the 19th EU - China Summit held in Brussels at the beginning of June 2017, EU Trade Commissioner, Ms Cecilia Malmström, and the Chinese Minister of Commerce, Mr Zhong Shan, signed the arrangement for the IP Cooperation Project – IP Key China.
This fourth Annual Work Plan (AWP4) was approved by the Project Management Board on 30 November 2020. The AWP4 consists of 2 parts, each of which has 26 activities. Each of those activities has a Chinese governmental agency/ministry as a partner organisation. In the same way, many of the activities have a leading EU partner. While these activities have already been defined, they may undergo some changes following negotiation between and consultation with the project stakeholders.
The AWP4 activities focus on six concrete results (R), as follows: (R.1) Contribution to improved situation in priority areas defined during the annual EU-China IP Dialogue; (R.2) Enhanced understanding and trust through regular exchange activities; (R.3) EU-China IP Working Groups supported effectively; (R.4) Modernised IP administration and enforcement practices and tools; (R.5) Awareness raised on the importance of IP, its protection and enforcement; (R.6) Improved information sharing through information management systems and document repositories.
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Knowledge Exchange on Cross-Border IP Enforcement: Training on IP Enforcement |
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1-2 December |
Enforcement |
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Research on and Compilation of Legislation on Copyrights Protection in the EU and China |
EU/CN |
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CRRs |
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EU-China Comparative Approach to Judiciary Procedures: Forum |
CN |
23-24 September |
Enforcement |
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Compilation of Leading Court Decisions in the EU and China |
EU/CN |
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Enforcement |
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EU/CN |
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Enforcement |
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Exchange on IP Investigation for Prosecutors: Comparative Analysis (legislation relative to investigation) |
EU/CN |
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Enforcement |
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Allocate Adequate and Mainly Dedicated Resources to Support the IP Dialogue Process |
EU/CN |
Continuous |
Cross-IP |
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Exchanges and Training in the Context of the EU-China Bilateral Agreement on GIs [1] [2] |
EU/CN |
8 September |
GIs |
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Visibility: Communication, Promotional Materials and Website [1] [2] |
EU/CN |
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Visibility |
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Seminar on the Latest Developments in the Field of Trademark |
EU/CN |
Q1/Q2 2022 |
Trademarks |
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CN |
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Patents, UMs |
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EU/CN |
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Designs |
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Customs IP Working Group Meetings |
EU/CN |
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Enforcement |
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Inter-Ministerial Visit on Intellectual Property |
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Cross-IP |
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CN |
Continuous |
Cross-IP |
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Knowledge Exchange on CRRS Protection (and Formats) in the Digital Environment |
EU/CN |
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CRRS |
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EU |
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Enforcement |
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Integration of IP Administration Tools (TMview) |
CN |
Continuous |
Trademarks |
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Plant Variety Rights Training on legal matters and high level visit |
EU/CN |
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PVRs |
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EU/CN |
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PVRs |
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EU/CN |
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PVRs |
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EU/CN |
9-10 December |
Enforcement |
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Knowledge Exchange on Cross-Border IP Enforcement: Enforcement Forum |
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1-2 December |
Enforcement |
IP Key China is an EU Project designed to enhance EU-China cooperation on selected emerging challenges in the area of intellectual property (IP). It is led and funded by the European Commission who have entrusted its implementation to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO also contributes to the funding of the project. During the 19th EU - China Summit held in Brussels at the beginning of June 2017, EU Trade Commissioner, Ms Cecilia Malmström, and the Chinese Minister of Commerce, Mr Zhong Shan, signed the arrangement for the IP Cooperation Project – IP Key China
In this section you can find information about the activities implemented in the framework of the project.
EUIPO Hosts an IP Café Session in Beijing on AI and Copyright Protection
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), on 21 November 2024 and as part of the EU-funded IP Key China project and in partnership with the Copyright Society of China (CSC) will host an engaging IP Café session in Beijing.EUIPO organise Roundtable on Copyright Protection in the Digital Environment in China
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in collaboration with the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC), will co-host a Roundtable on Copyright Protection in the Digital Environment in Xi’an, China on 19-20 November, 2024.
IP Café -- Protecting Intellectual Assets: Trade Secrets in China's Evolving Legal Landscape
Trade secrets play a critical role for maintaining a competitive edge of businesses by protecting valuable confidential information. In China, significant legal reforms, such as the 2019 amendments to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), have enhanced the protection of trade secrets.
Seminar on New Developments and Challenges in Strengthened IP Protection System in the EU and China
On 13 September 2024, the Seminar on New Developments and Challenges in Strengthened IP Protection System in the EU and China took place in Beijing, China.
IP Key China facilitates SPP’s participation at EIPPN meeting
Thanks to the coordination of the IP Key China, EU-funded project implemented by EUIPO, a Chinese delegation of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the People’s Republic of China (SPP) attended Geneva, Switzerland, for a two-day meeting with the European Intellectual Property Prosecutor’s Netwo
Conclusion of the 2024 Forum on Criminal IP Protection in Changzhou
The 2024 Forum on Criminal IP Protection, organised by the Quality Brands Protection Committee of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (QBPC), concluded on 5-6 August 2024 in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.
A Study Visit on Plant Variety Protection Legislative Matters co-organised by IP Key China
IP Key China, in cooperation with the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NGFA), co-organised a study visi
Exchanges on IP Matters with CNIPA Concluded in Europe
In recent years, China has implemented numerous legislative updates regarding trademarks and patents, including the 2023 Exposure Draft of the Trademark Law, the Implementing Rules of the Patent Law, and the Revised Patent Examination Guidelines introduced in January 2024.
2024 (7th) EU-China Conference on IPR Protection Online & Innovation held in Shanghai
IP Key China and Beijing Anti-Infringement and Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance CAASA have consistently maintained a close partnership, focusing on EU-China intellectual property (IP) protection for e-commerce platforms.
IP Key China Stakeholders Meeting held in Beijing
In the IP Key China stakeholders’ meeting that took place on 18 April, representatives from Chinese government agencies, EU institutions and embassies, academics, industry leaders, IP experts as well as other key stakeholders came together to discuss the significance of international cooperation
EU-China roundtable on copyright protection in the digital environment
On 13 December 2023, the EU-China roundtable on copyright protection in the digital environment was successfully held in Harbin, China. This meeting marked the ongoing in-depth cooperation between the IP Key China Project and the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC).
2023 EU-China Exchange on IP for Prosecutors
Successful conclusion of three-day intellectual property exchange for European and Chinese prosecutors
IP Key China continues support to EU-China cooperation and exchange activity on the protection of new plant varieties
IP Key China continues to support the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) of China to organise the exchange activity on new plant varieties protection.
2023 EU-China forum on criminal IP enforcement
IP Key China and the Quality Brands Protection Committee of China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (QBPC) co-hosted the 2023 EU-China forum on criminal IP enforcement on 18-19 October in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
IP Café on the EU-China geographical indications cooperation
IP Key China organised an IP Café on the EU-China geographical indications cooperation on 21 September in Beijing, China.
IP Café: intellectual property protection on internet platforms
As an initiative by IP Key China, IP Cafés take place periodically to explore intellectual property issues on how IP law is developing in both Europe and China.
Annual EU-China judicial forum concluded in Suzhou, China
IP Key China and the Supreme People’s Court of China have maintained productive collaboration over the past years.
IP Café: academics and modernisation of the IP System
Initiated by IP Key China, IP Café is a series of interactive discussions on current intellectual property issues affecting intellectual property law development in China and Europe.
2023 EU-China Conference on IPR Protection Online & Innovation
In partnership with CAASA (Beijing Anti-infringement and Anti-counterfeiting Innovation Strategic Alliance), the 2023 EU-China Conference on IPR Protection Online & Innovation took place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on 26 May.
Workshop on the new European Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court
The Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court are the building blocks which will supplement and strengthen the existing centralised European patent granting system. They will offer users of the patent system a cost-effective option for patent protection and dispute settlement across Europe.
Seminar on the latest developments in trade marks in Guangzhou, China
The Seminar on the Latest Developments in Trade Marks was successfully held in Guangzhou, China, on 5 May 2023.
IP Key China Stakeholders’ Meeting to be held in Beijing in April
IP Key China’s upcoming Stakeholders’ Meeting will be held in Beijing, China on 19 April 2023.
Studies on China’s Patent System
The Study on China’s Patent System, introduced by IP Key China, is composed of three parts. One is the Study on Bad Faith Patent Application, another is on Patent Invalidation System and the third is the Study on Utility Model Patent System of China.
Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court
IP Key China with the input of the EPO has produced a Chinese communication package on the Unitary Patent System and the Unitary Patent Court. This materials are divided in three comprehensive documents that can be found in English in the EPO website:
2022 IP Key China Closing Event
IP Key China held its closing event on 7 July 2022. It attracted the interested stakeholders from government agencies, international organisations, businesses and IP service providers of EU and China.
Study on China’s Design Patent System
The Study on China’s Design Patent System is an important part of the patent study series initiated by IP Key China, which follows the published Studies on Bad-faith patent application, Patent Invalidation System and Util
The EU-China Seminar on the Specialised Litigation Procedures for IP Cases
On 23 May, IP Key China held the Seminar on the Specialised Litigation Procedures for IP Cases in partnership with the Supreme People’s court of China (SPC), bringing together judges from courts in EU Member States and China to exchange practices and experiences.
Seminar on the Latest Developments in the Field of Patents in the EU and China
On 19 May 2022, IP Key China and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) co-organised the Seminar on the Latest Developments in the Field of Patents in the EU and China, attracting more than 160 participants online.
Legislation Seminar: Plant Variety Rights Amendments
IP Key China, in partnership with the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the Development Center of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DCST, MARA) and the Plant Variety Right Protection Office of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (PVPO, NF
Seminar on the Latest Developments in the field of Trade Marks
IP Key China, in partnership with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), supported by the Delegation of the European Union to China and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), organised the Seminar on the Latest Developments in the Field of Trade Marks o
IP Café on Bad Faith Trade Mark Applications and Registrations
IP Key China, in partnership with the Beijing Sunshine Intellectual Property and Legal Department Foundation (SSIP), and supported by the EU Delegation to China, organised the IP Café on Bad Faith Trade Mark Applications and Registrations on 25 Janua
Study on the Judicial Procedures Currently in Place in China for the Treatment of Intellectual Property Cases
This study analyses some aspects of judicial procedures in China, for example, evidence, service of documents, provisional measures, trial, interaction between administrative, criminal and civil procedures.
2021 EU-China Conference on IPR Protection Online & Innovation
IP Key China and Beijing Anti-infringement and Anti-counterfeiting Alliance (CAASA) organised the 2021 EU-China Conference on IPR Protection Online & Innovation on 9 December 2021, with the support of the EU Delegation to China, bringing together the EU and Chinese government agencies, intern
2021 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement
IP Key China, in partnership with the Quality Brands Protection Committee of China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (referred to as QBPC), organised the EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement on 1-2 December, with the support of the EU Delegation to China, the EU member state
Study on Research and Compilation of Legislation on Copyrights Protection in the EU and China
The Study on Research and Compilation of Legislation on Copyrights Protection in the EU and China aims at exploring the main challenges that the current Chinese copyright system poses to European copyright intensive industries.
Response to On-Line Counterfeiting and Piracy Study
China’s e-commerce market is one of the largest and most robust in the world. The booming of live streaming and social media further complicates the e-commerce landscape. The technology development and complex dynamics brings challenging legal issues for all stakeholders.
Plant Variety Protection Awareness Raising Seminar
The plant variety protection awareness raising seminar, jointly organised by IP Key China, the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) of the People’s Republic of China, took place on
2021 Plant Variety Rights Online Technical Training
IP Key China, in partnership with the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the Development Center of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DCST, MARA) and the Plant Variety Right Protection Office of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (PVPO, NFGA) of China, has organised the 2021 edition of the Plant Variety Rights Technical Training Course.Plant Variety Rights Technical Training - Plant Variety Protection Awareness raising seminar
The objective of the Administrative Agreement, signed by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China, is to reach a similar scope of protection of plant variety rights in the European Union and in China. This will not only benefit breeders, but also farmers, producers and, ultimately, the public and consumers.The EU-China Comparative Approach to Judiciary Procedures Forum
On 23 and 24 September, IP Key China in partnership with the Supreme People’s Court of China (SPC) organised a forum on the ‘Comparative Approach to Judiciary Procedures’ with the support of the Delegation of the European Union to China and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)The EU-China Intellectual Property Prosecutors’ Best Practice Group: Current Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights Cases
The EU-China cooperation on intellectual property rights (IPR) criminal enforcement builds on strong foundations, which have been reinforced over the years by IP Key China’s activities.
2021 EU-China training course on the Co-existence of geographical indications and trade marks
On 8 September 2021, IP Key China, together with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and with the support of the European Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), organised a training course
Experts workshop on geographical indications
On 26 May 2021 IP Key China organised an EU-China experts workshop on geographical indications (GI).
Trade Secret Systems in the EU and China: Workshop
The results of the in depth study on the Trade Secrets system in China were presented in front of an online and offline audience of government officials, academia and businesses from the European Union.
EU-China seminar on IPR protection online and innovation
Following up on the discussions and engagement established during the EU-China online workshops that took place in November, IP Key China in cooperation with CAASA (the China Anti-infringement and Anti-counterfeiting Innovation Strategic Alliance) organised an offline seminar on IPR protection on
Webinar on the protection of geographical indications in the online market
In light of the recently signed EU-China GI agreement, on 2 December IP Key China organised a webinar on the protection of geographical indications in the online market.
Plant Variety Rights Enforcement Seminar
The PVR Enforcement Online Seminar took place from 30 November to 2 December.
EU-China online workshop on IPR and new trends in the e-commerce sector
Due to the global pandemic most of the world’s physical stores this year have faced challenges. Meanwhile, online retail sales have experienced a dramatic increase.
EU-China online workshop on the impact of 2019 E-Commerce Law of the People’s Republic of China
Since China’s new e-commerce law took effect on 1 January 2019, legislation has been developing around its implementation. The law covers all e-commerce activities, both domestic and cross-border, reflecting the growth of the sector.
Working Group Meetings in the framework of the EU-China Action Plan on customs enforcement of IPR
In order to strengthen customs enforcement to combat counterfeiting and piracy in EU-China trade, both parties have since 2009 an Action Plan concerning customs cooperation on IPR.
Trade Secret Systems in the EU and China: Study
Plant Variety Rights | Online technical training for Chinese experts
IP Key China collaborates very closely with the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), an agency of the European Union located in Angers, France, as well as with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA), both based in the P
The Impact of the 2019 Amendment of the Chinese Trademark Law: Study
The Study on the Impact of the 2019 Amendment of the Chinese Trade Mark Law considers to what extent the newly enacted provisions of the Chinese Trademark Law facilitate or hinder the possibility for righ
23rd EU-China IP Working Group Meeting
The EU-China IP Working Group was created in July 2004, was endorsed at the EU-China Summit in 2005 and held its first meeting on 18 October 2005 in Beijing.
Study visit on cross-border IP enforcement
Building on recent co-operation with the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), which included a three-day training course on cross-border IP enforcement held in Changchun, China in October 2019, IP Key China led
2019 EU-China conference on IPR protection online and innovation
IP Key China and the China Anti-infringement and Anti-counterfeiting Innovation Strategic Alliance (CAASA) co-hosted a two-day event in Haikou, China on 21 and 22 November 2019.
Training on Cross-Border IP Enforcement
Counterfeiting and piracy have a significant effect on t
Fourth EU-China IP Academic Forum in the context of EUCIPAN
Designed and set up by IP Key China, the EU-China IP Academic Network (EUCIPAN) supports exchanges between EU and Chinese academia with a view to ensuring sustainable collaboration. It provides a steering group, research opportunities and an online platform (eucipan.org).
Training by CPVO on the implementation of the Quality Audit System in Examination Offices of the EU
The steep increase in PVP applications in China and the rapidly growing number of botanical taxa included in the system have resulted in the creation of new DUS test centres and the collaboration with existing institutions working in this field.
Right holders workshop at the EUIPO combined with a study visit to EU seaports and airports
In the framework of the support to EU-CN Customs Action Plan, IP Key China organised, in cooperation with DG TAXUD, a study visit for a Chinese delegation (5 GACC representatives and Chinese Customs Officers) to the customs facilities of important EU seaports or airports, aiming at exchanging kno
EU-China Roundtable on Copyright Protection and Licensing in the Digital Environment
The legal framework for protecting digital works is trying to keep up with an environment that has been reshaped by changes to consumer habits, online platforms and the entertainment industry at large.
Knowledge Exchanges on Patent Law Reform
China’s Patent Law, which lays the foundation for the legal protection of inventions, was adopted in 1984, and amended three times in 1992, 2000 and 2008. In December 2018, a draft of the fourth amendment to the Patent Law was approved at the State Council level.
Trainings for Chinese experts in the EU on the examination of applications for Plant Variety Rights
CPVO and two Chinese PVP authorities, MARA and NFGA, signed administrative arrangements (AA) at the occasion of the 9th National Forum on Agricultural Intellectual Property which took place in Qingdao, China on 15 November 2017.
Exchange in China on Trademark Law
The Fourth Revision of the Trademark Law in China was adopted in April 2019 and will come into force on 1 November 2019.
Workshop on Design Rights in China
The 15th China (Wuxi) International Design Expo took place this year on 25-27 May in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China. IP Key China, in partnership with the China National Intellectual Property Administration and Intellectual Property Publishing House organised a one-day workshop on the margins of the Expo.
Workshops and Study Visits for SPP Prosecutors and EIPPN Meeting in Europe
With the support and organisation by IP Key, a Chinese delegation of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the PRC (SPP) and Local/Provincial prosecutors visited the EU in May for a ten day study visit in Sweden, the Netherlands and Spain respectively.
Knowledge Exchanges on Patent Trials
China now files more patents than any other country in the world, including the U.S. In part, this has been fuelled by a government drive to encourage universities and technology firms to file.
Co-organised with CPVO and Chinese ministries, in cooperation with UPOV, seminars on the International cooperation on the "take over" of DUS technical reports ans on the implementation of FSS and EDV
Together with CPVO, MARA and NFGA, in cooperation with the UPOV, IP Key held seminars in Beijing which focused on the international cooperation on the “take-over” of Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability (DUS) technical reports and on the impl
Approval of IP Key Annual Work Plan 2019
The 2019 Annual Work Plan (AWP) of IP Key China has been approved on 10 December 2018 after close consultation with all stakeholders. It consists 29 activities covering all fields of IP, which will be implemented in cooperation with the relevant partners.
Exchange on Anti-Unfair Competition Law (trade secrets) in the EU
With the revised AUCL (Anti-Unfair Competition Law of PRC) became effective on 1st January 2018 for the first time since its promulgation in 1993, IP Key China together with the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly organised an Exchange on Anti-Unfair Competition for strengthe
IP Café at South China University of Technology
To explore digital copyright themes, on December 18 IP Key China and South China University of Technology (SCUT) hosted an IP Café on their campus in Guangzhou.
EU-China Roundtable on Copyrights in the Digital Environment with the NCAC
At a time where management/licensing of rights and copyright commercialization is dramatically transformed by the development of digital marketplaces and disruptive technologies, the European Commission and the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC), with the technical support of IP Ke
The EU-China IPR Customs Working Group Meeting in the EU
From 11-14 December, IP Key China, in partnership with DG TAXUD and the General Administration of Customs of China, organised a visit of a delegation of Chinese customs representatives to the European Union.
The EU-Hong Kong IPR Customs Working Meetings in the EU
Promotion of EU/Hong Kong customs cooperation on IPR enforcement working Group meeting in Brussels and Study visit to Germany, Belgium and France. 4-7 December
Judicial mission in the EU with the SPC
On 25 November to 4 December 2018, IP Key China travelled with a delegation from the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) and IP courts in China, for judicial exchanges in Brussels, Luxembourg and Munich.
Third EU-China IP Academic Forum
An initiative in the framework of the EU-China IP Academic Network, organised by IP Key China and hosted by Fudan University Law School.
The third edition of the EU-China IP Academic Forum took place on 22 November 2018 in Shanghai, hosted by Fudan University Law School.
IP Café, 21 November 2018, Shanghai
On the margins of the Academic Forum, an IP Café dedicated to the Legal Protection of AI-generated Works sparked stimulating discussions on how the IP legal framework shall adapt to an area where distinguishing between human and computer created works are increasingly challenging.
IP Café at Xiamen Intermediate People’s Court
On 6 November, co-organised with and hosted by Xiamen Intermediate People’s Court, in cooperation with Xiamen University Intellectual Property Institute and CAASA, IP Key China held an IP Café event, featuring open discussions about IPR protection on e-commerce, across enforcement measures and vo
The EU-Hong Kong IPR Customs Working Meetings in Hong Kong
From 6-8 November, IP Key China cooperated with the DG TAXUD and the Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department in the organisation of a working group meeting in Hong Kong.
China-EU Conference on Innovation and Online IP Protection
IP Key China partnered with CAASA (China Anti-infringement and Anti-counterfeiting Innovation Strategic Alliance) in the organisation of the 2018 EU-China Conference on IPR Protection Online and Innovation, which took place at Xiamen International Conference Centre (Fujian province) between 3-5
Roving Seminars on China’s Patent System
Following the success of previous Roving Seminars, IPKey China completed a series of activities on China’s patent system on 17-21 September. The seminar series were organised in partnership with the National Intellectual Property Office, PRC. Ms.
2018 Roving Seminars in the EU on the Chinese IP System
European stakeholders can benefit from improved awareness on how to use the patent system in China (comprising invention patents, utility models, and registered designs).
Seminar in China on designing and conducing Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) trials in vegetables and ornamentals
The seminar on design and conducing DUS trials in vegetables and ornamentals was successfully concluded in Shanghai on 15 September. This seminar was conducted with the active contributions of EU and Chinese DUS examiners.
2018 China Forum on IP Criminal Protection
IP Key China and the Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBPC) partnered in the organisation of the "2018 China Forum on IP Criminal Protection", that took place out of Renaissance Suzhou Wujiang (Jiangsu) on July 10-13.
Training of Chinese experts at the CPVO
IP Key China together with the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (MOARA) , the State Forestry and Grassland Administration of China (SGFA) and the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants
The 8th EU-China IPR Customs Working Group Meeting
The 8th EU-China IPR Working Group Meeting took place in Shanghai from 5th- 8th June.
Study Visits to the EU with the LAC on the reform of the Patent and Copyright Laws
Between 27th of May and 4th of June, a Chinese delegation composed of 12 officials of the Legislative Affairs Commission at the Standing Committee of the PRC National People’s Congress (LAC) participated in a Study Visit in Europe, organised by IP Key China.
IP Key China Project Launch
IP Key China Project Launch
Date: 17 January 2018, 16:30 – 19:00
Celebrating EU China IP Cooperation IP Key: Today and Tomorrow
The EC and MOFCOM, with the technical support of IP Key, successfully organised a half day event to celebrate four years of EU-China cooperation on IP under the current phase of IP Key, as well as to project the community of stakeholders into the new phase (IP key China).
Study visit to the EU with the Legislative Affairs Commission on e-commerce
IP Key partnered with the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC (in short, LAC) in a 8 days study visit that touched Paris and Brussels, to discuss various policy issues in the reform of China’s e-commerce law.
Celebrating 4 years of IP Key
It’s an important year for IP Key as we celebrate our fourth year supporting the EU-China IP cooperation.
Originally planned for a duration of 3 years, IP Key was extended by an extra year with the current iteration coming to an end in June.
EU China Roundtable on Online IP Protection
With the reform of China’s E-commerce Law advancing in the legislative agenda, the European Commission and MOFCOM are going to host a roundtable on online IP protection, tackling in particular voluntary cooperation models to curb IPR infringement on e-commerce, liabilities of intermediaries and o
Seminar on feasibility of China’s accession to UPOV ‘91
Seminar on the study of UPOV ‘91’s impact on the development of agriculture and forestry in China
EU-CHINA Customs Cooperation on IPR Enforcement - KA1 Joint Group of Risk Management Experts
In the context of the EU-China Action Plan (2014-2017) on IPR Customs Enforcement, IP Key co-organised, together with DG TAXUD and GACC – a meeting of the “KA1 – Joint Group of Risk Management Experts specialised in IPR”. The event will took place in Florence, Italy, from 20 to 21 March, 2017.
IP judicial training program with the Supreme People's Court in the EU
The European Commission and the Supreme People’s Court, with the technical support of IP Key, will partner in the organisation of a two-week advanced judicial training program in France (Strasbourg) addressed to judges of the IP Courts.
Peer to Peer Exchanges in the EU with the Ministry of Public Security on IP Criminal Enforcement
On 12-20 December 2016, accompanied by IP Key, a DDG delegation of the Ministry of Public Security of China visited Spain, France and Sweden for engaging in peer-to-peer exchanges with national law enforcement departments on IPR criminal enforcement practices.
EU-China Innovation Policies Roundtable
The European Union Delegation to China, Treaty & Law Department of the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM), Xiamen University, and IP Key organised an “EU-China Innovation Policies” roundtable on December 9th 2016 at Xiamen University in Xiamen, China.
Experts’ Roundtables on the reform of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL)
With the new draft Chinese Anti-Unfair Competition Law recently passed to the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People’s Congress (LAC) for final revision and enactment, the European Commission and the State Administration for Industry & Commerce of China partnered in a two-day s
EU-China IP Forum: Preparing for Opportunities, Responding to Challenges
IP Key, in cooperation with the Queen Mary University of London, organised the second EU-China IP Forum.
EU-China IP Academia Cooperation Workshop
In the margins of the EU-China IP Forum, IP Key will be organised a follow up workshop to further develop EU-China academia cooperation in the field of intellectual property.
Chinese delegation led by MOFCOM to EU for IPR exchange
To further strengthen the foundations of EU-China IP dialogue platforms and mechanism, IP Key collaborate with Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) to facilitate exchanges between Chinese government and the EU.
Roving Seminars in China on the RCD and European Patent Systems
IP Key, the State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO), and the local IP offices of Beijing, Chongqing, and Guangdong will be holding a roving seminar series on the registered community design (RCD) and European Patent systems.
Peer to Peer Exchanges between Chinese and EU prosecutors on IP criminal enforcement
Between October 25 and 28, 2016 IP Key had the pleasure to cooperate with the Supreme People’s Procuratorate in a set of peer to peer exchanges for European and Chinese criminal prosecutors.
Roving Seminars in the EU on the Chinese Trademark System
Following a two-day expert roundtable in June 23-24, 2016 in Beijing (see relevant activity description), between October 11 and 18, 2016 IP Key and the Chinese State Administration for Industry & Commerce (in short, SAIC) carried out - for the second time since the start of the Action - a se
Study visit to Europe to investigate the feasibility of China’s accession to UPOV ‘91
IP Key and Chinese experts selected by China’s Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and China’s State Forestry Administration (SFA) (the “study team”) held a series of roundtables from July 4th-7th 2016 in Europe (Angers and Brussels) as part of an ongoing feasibility study on Chin
China-EU Experts’ Roundtable on “bad-faith” Trade Mark Registrations and Protection of Geographical Indications with the State Administration for Industry & Commerce
On June 23 and 24 the European Commission and the State Administration for Industry & Commerce partnered in a two-day expert roundtable that featured Chinese and EU experts’ discussions on major issues in the protection of trademark and Geographical Indications.
EU-China IP Academia Network Feasibility Study Workshop
The workshop held on the 20- 21 June bought together academics from both the EU and Chinese universities, to discuss the development of an EU-China IP Research Network.
SPC Study Visit on Court Organisation, Management and Efficiency
China and most EU member states are countries of civil law system therefore they share commonalities to a large degree in their intellectual property legislation and judicial adjudication practices. IP Key project is organising a study visit on court organisation, management and efficiency.
Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights Online : Discussing Business Solutions between China and Europe - Seminar and break-out sessions
On June 2nd, 2016 in Beijing, the EU Delegation to China and Mongolia and the Ministry of Commerce of China, with the technical and logistical support of the IP Key Action, hosted a full day event to talk about business solutions to the infringement of Intellectual Property Rights on e-commerce.<
Trade Mark Strategy for Chinese Companies doing business overseas
Over 500 people attended the 5 half-day Trade mark strategy conferences in Chengdu, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Wuhan organised by IP Key between 1-8 June.
Stakeholder roundtable on feasibility of China’s accession to UPOV ‘91
The IP Key Project and China’s Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and State Forestry Administration (SFA) are holding a Stakeholder roundtable on feasibility of China’s accession to UPOV ‘91 on May 31st 2016 at the Ministry of Agriculture’s headquarters in Beijing.
EU-China Customs Cooperation on IPR Enforcement - 4th Working Group Meeting
In the context of the EU-China Action Plan (2014-2017) on IPR Customs Enforcement, IP Key co-organised (together with DG TAXUD and GACC) the 4th Working Group (WG) Meeting in Ningbo, China, from May 24 to 26, 2016.
Customs Enforcement of IP in E-commerce
The European Chamber, South China Chapter and Consulates General of EU Member States in Guangzhou, with support from the EU Delegation to China and IP Key Project, are pleased to invite you to a seminar focusing on Customs enforcement of IP in e-commerce.
Peer to peer exchanges and study visit to Sweden, Finland and Belgium with the Legislative Affairs Commission on the reform of Patent and Unfair Competition Laws
Between May 9 and 17, 2016 IP Key organised a set of peer to peer exchanges for a delegation of 12 officials of the Legislative Affairs Commission at the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (in short, LAC), that traveled to Belgium, Finland and Sweden.
IP Awards Ceremony and Conference
2015 marked the 10th anniversary of the EU-China IP Dialogue Mechanism, with that in mind the European Chamber of Commerce in China recognised China’s most IP-friendly regions, with an IP Awards Ceremony and conference which took place on the 30th March 2016.
EU-China Customs IPR Cooperation
In the context of the EU-China Action Plan (2014-2017) on IPR Customs Enforcement, IP Key is going to co-organise an event on cross-agency cooperation on the investigation of serious IP infringement cases in Alicante, Spain from 24 to 26 February 2016.
Key PRB cases activity complete – English translations of cases available for download
In an effort to provide more awareness to EU stakeholders about China’s patent invalidation system, the Patent Re-Examination Board (PRB) of China’s State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) and IP Key Project launched the key PRB cases activity.
Expert Workshop with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce on Trade Mark "best practices"
In 2014 IP Key and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce facilitated exchanges between European and Chinese experts on trade mark best practices. Building on the outcome of such exchanges, a number of areas requiring further investigation were identified.
IP Café on Protection of Well-known Trade Marks organised in Partnership with Peking University
Protection of Well-known Trade Marks: finding a common rationale between the EU and China
Seminar on IPR in Standardisation
A one-day seminar entitled “Seminar on IPR in Standardisation” will be held on December 10th 2015 at the Novotel Xinqiao in Beijing, China.
Roundtable on Copyright Protection and Development of Copyright Industries
IP Key and the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC) will be co-hosting a roundtableon emerging issues relevant to the protection of copyrights in the digital environment and the development of a prosperous and balanced digital market for cultural and creative industries. The roundtab
IP Café on Events Broadcasting Rights organised in partnership with East China University of Political Science and Law
Legal Issues Related to Events Broadcasting
Training in Europe of Chinese Customs Officers
In the context of the EU-China Action Plan (2014-2017) on IPR Customs Enforcement of IPR, IP Key is going to co-organise a training in Europe for 10 customs officers from different ports and airports in China from November 16 to 26, 2015.
Peer to Peer Exchanges to Italy and Spain with the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee, National People's Congress (LAC), on the reform of IPR criminal law
The Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People’s Congress, Standing Committee of the PRC (in short, LAC) is in the process of further revising the Chinese Criminal Code (lastly revised in 2012), LAC Department of Criminal Law is going to be working, in particular, on the amendment to t
Roving Seminars in the EU on the Chinese Trade Mark system – Bilateral meetings between State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the PRC and European IP Offices
In the occasion of an official visit by SAIC Vice Minister to the EU, IP Key organised a set of roving seminars in Budapest, Prague and Warsaw with the participation of trade mark experts from the Chinese Trade Mark Office and Appeal Board,
Launch of the EU-China IP Research Network and Second Forum Planning Meeting
On the 16th October, representatives from Chinese universities meet to discuss the 2nd EU-China IP Academic Forum.
Peer to peer exchanges in the EU on the reform of Copyright Law with the Legislative Affairs Commission (Standing Committee of the NPC)
After a few steps of reforms, Copyright protection and the fight to piracy are still of concern for the creative industry in China.
2015 roving seminar in the EU on the Chinese patent system
European stakeholders can benefit from improved awareness of the benefits of using and how to use the patent system in China, which includes invention patents, utility model patents, and registered design patents.
MOC Training on Administrative Enforcement of Copyrights Online
Following the training organised in Chengdu in 2014, IP Key has been invited by Ministry of Culture (MoC) to contribute EU expertise to the 2015 MoC online enforcement training on 31 August in Zhengzhou, Henan Province.
Inventor remuneration rules workshop
IP Key held a workshop on inventor remuneration rules at Renmin University Law School in Beijing on July 17th 2015.
Copyright Enforcement and Collective Management in the Digital Era: NCAC visit to the EU
This study visit aims to keep Chinese copyright administrative authority abreast of the recent regulatory and technical developments in the area of online copyright enforcement and collective management in Europe at a time where Chinese Copyright Law undergoes final legislative review, leading th
Peer to peer exchange on developing a well functioning innovative system
Innovation fuels economic growth by creating new markets and increasing productivity. Empirical analysis suggests that an efficient and well-structured IP system accelerates innovation.
10 Year Anniversary of the EU-China IP Dialogue Mechanism Flagship Event Brussels
The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, (MOFCOM), and DG Trade of the European Commission, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the EU-China IP Dialogue Mechanism with a high-level event in Brussels on June 29th.
IP Policies, Legal Framework and Enforcement Practices in the EU: Chinese Inter-Ministerial Visit
The EU and China have maintained close and effective dialogue on intellectual property with fruitful results achieved and commitment made to continue carrying out the IP Key Project.
Peer to peer exchanges in the EU on criminal IPR law policy and enforcement practices with the Ministry of Public Security and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate of the PRC
Counterfeiting and piracy, and infringements of intellectual property in general, are a constantly growing phenomenon which nowadays has an international dimension, a serious threat to national economies and governments that appears to be increasingly linked to organized crime.
IP Café in partnership with South China University of Technology
The third IP Café was held in partnership with South China University of Technology and focused on Court Enforcement of Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Law.
EU-China Workshop on IP issues in Anti-Unfair Competition Law
The China-EU Seminar on the Reform of PRC Anti-unfair Competition Law has been co-organized by IP Key and SAIC at the School of Administration of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province on June 10th, 2015 opening a series of technical training sessions f
EU-China Customs Cooperation on IPR Enforcement
3rd Meeting of the IPR Working Group
Workshop on "Efficient Communication between Customs and Businesses on IPR Border Enforcement"
Customs Officers Study Visit to China
In the context of the EU-China Action Plan (2014-2017) on IPR Customs Enforcement of IPR, IP Key organised a study visit of two customs officers from European member states to China from May 25 to 29, 2015.
IP Café on IP Courts organised by IP Key and Sun Yat-sen University
Roundtable discussion regarding the new specialised IP courts on May 14, 2015 in Guanzghou.
Follow up Peer to Peer Exchange on the Reform of the PRC Patent Law
Last July 2014, a ministry-led delegation of the Legislative Affair Commission at the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (LAC) travelled to the EU (Ireland and Denmark) to engage in a series of workshops and expert meetings organised by IP Key.
EU-China Intellectual Property Forum: Insight IP-Future perspectives
IP Key and Renmin University of China jointly organised the first EU-China IP Forum on the 10th May 2015, which discussed a number of key issues in the development of IP laws, policy and education.
Academic EU-China Intellectual Property Roundtable
IP Key and Renmin University held the first EU-China IP roundtable with IP academics and judges.
China IPR SME Helpdesk Webinar Invitation
IP Key, the China IPR SME Helpdesk and the EU SME Centre will deliver a webinar on “Entering China’s Food & Beverage Market”.
IP Key - Tongji University Roundtable on Best Practices in IP Enforcement Mechanisms
Roundtable discussion regarding IP enforcement mechanisms in court procedures, arbitration, and mediation in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone
Workshop on promotion of TMclass
IP Key facilitated the participation of two participants from the SAIC to a workshop addressed to non-EU offices which have integrated IT tools.
SIPO Accession to Designview
The integration of design data from the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) into OHIM's Designview database is being carried out as part of the IP Key Yearly Action Plan for 2014.
Technical Feasibility Study on Possible Implementation of TMview
In close cooperation and consultation with one another, experts from the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) and OHIM are jointly undertaking a technical feasibility study examining the potential integration of SAIC's trademark data into TMview.
EU-China Seminar on GI Protection
A Geographical Indication (shortly, GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g.
IP Key Guest Lecture Series - Geographical Indication and the European Legal Framework
IP Key presents the Guest Lecture Series—a series of lectures by experts working in IP industry, academia and institutions from Europe and China. The first lecture will be held at Tsinghua University and is open to students and the general public.
IP Key-CAS IPM Conference on the economic impacts of IP-centered government incentives in Europe and China
Theme of conference
Training Conference on IPR Criminal Enforcement
Infringements of IPR and, particularly, counterfeiting and piracy, are a ceaselessly growing phenomenon, which nowadays has an international dimension, representing a serious threat to national economies that appears to be more and more linked to transnational organized crime.
Roundtable on Collective Rights Management
IP Key and the National Copyright Administration of China (NC AC) are organising a roundtable on collective rights management on 26 and 27 November 2014 in Beijing. The two-day meeting will gather 70 participants from China and Europe to discuss factors shaping the development of collective righ
EU-China Customs Cooperation on IPR Enforcement
EU-China Customs Cooperation on IPR Enforcement – (Action Plan 2014-2017)
2nd Working Group meeting
1st Joint Group Meeting of Risk Management Experts Specialised in IPR
IP Key presents IP Cafe -- Discussions on Collective Rights Management in the EU and China
IP Key launched IP Café - a series of open and interactive discussions on current intellectual property issues affecting the development of intellectual property Law in China.
Experts’ roundtable on the reform of Copyright Law in Beijing
Building on the outcome of the study visits conducted earlier in May (see relevant summary report for additional information), IP Key and the Legislative Affairs Commission at the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (LAC) held a follow up experts’ roundtable at the Conference Cen
Copyright and Collective management in the digital world
IP Key conducted a training session to members of the press to inform them on new trends and challenges in developing and enforcing the copyright law in todays digital world where technology is often moving much faster than the law.
Roving Seminars on European Community Trademark
IP Key and SAIC organised two full day seminars on the Community Trademarks system y in cooperation with Liaoning and Heilongjiang AIC, addressed to Chinese business community, public officers and trademark attorneys.
Administrative enforcement of Copyrights: Ministry of Culture Training
On 23-24 September, the Chinese Ministry of Culture will hold its 2nd nation-wide Online Cultural Market Enforcement Training in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
EU-China Workshop on Trademark Best Practice
IP Key recently organized a “Trademark Best Practice Seminar” in cooperation with SAIC. The meeting took place at SAIC’s Guesthouse facilities in Beijing.
Roundtable Meeting on IP Protection Systems in the EU and China
IP Key conducted a one day round table on intensified IP enforcement systems that may exist at a local level in the EU and China.
Peer to Peer Exchange on the Reform of the PRC Patent Law-Study Visit to Europe by LAC
A delegation of the Legislative Affairs Office of the National People’s Congress (LAC) carried out a study visit to Europe (Ireland and Denmark) from the 2nd to the 8th July, organised by IP Key.
Deterrence and Coordination in Criminal Enforcement – Study Visit to Europe (SPP)
IP Key successfully completed a study visit to Europe for a delegation of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, led by the Deputy Director General of the Investigation Supervision Department and including prosecutors of Provincial Procuratorates.
Roving Seminars in Europe on the Chinese Patent System
IP Key, in partnership with the European Patent Office, and the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) in cooperation with the Finnish Patent and Registration Office and the
Peer to Peer Exchange on Enforcement of Trade Secrets
IP Key and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) held a workshop on the “Enforcement of Trade Secrets" in Beijing on June 12, 2014, hosted by SAIC.
Peer to Peer Exchange on Utility Model Systems
IP Key and the State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO) are engaged in a long-term series of activities to improve understanding about the workings of the utility model systems in China and in various EU Member States.
Peer to Peer Exchanges in Europe on the Reform of PRC Copyright Law
A delegation of the Legislative Affairs Commission at the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, led by the Director of the Civil Law department, currently working on the revision of the
EU-China Customs Cooperation on IPR Enforcement
The 7th Experts' Meeting in the context of EU-China Customs Cooperation took place in Ningbo, China, from May 5-9, 2014.
Roving Seminars on the Registered Community Design
IP Key and SIPO jointly organised a series of three seminars in China on the Registered Community Design (RCD), held in Haikou (Hainan), Changsha (Hunan), and Chengdu (Sichuan) in April 2014.
Workshop on Drafting Comments to the New TRAB Rules
On very short notice - due to the tight national legislative agenda - IP Key held an experts' workshop on "Drafting Comments to New TRAB Rules" on March 3, 2014, hosted at the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) in Beijing, C
Roundtable on the Draft Implementing Regulations to the Trademark Law
IP Key held the Inter-EU Industry Association Roundtable for Finalising Comments on the Draft Implementing Regulations to the Chinese Trademark Law on January 27, 2014, at the Delegation of the European Union to China and Mongolia (EU Delegation) in Beijing, China.
Official Launch The new EU-China Cooperation on Intellectual Property goes live
Ms Carmen Cano, Deputy Head of the European Delegation to China, Mr Zhang Xiangchen, Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, and Mr António Campinos, President of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), today launched the New EU-China Coope
Visit to China of Mr Antonio Campinos, President of OHIM
Meeting with EU Industry and IP attachés from EU Member States
Patent Offices’ Utility Models Seminar in Beijing
Dan Prud’homme of the IP Key Team moderated a panel discussion on the "The Future of the Utility Model System" at an all-day seminar on utility model patents on December 11, 2013.
Meeting on IP Protection Framework in Shanghai FTZ
Dan Prud’homme of the IP Key Team met with Deputy Director General Hong Yongqing of the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration (SIPA) to discuss potential cooperation between IP Key and SIPA in the coming year on an event to d