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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. The aim was to consult and exchange with European experts from PTOs, University, Government and law profession on various patent law reform policy issues.
Roundtable discussion regarding IP enforcement mechanisms in court procedures, arbitration, and mediation in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone
IP Key is pleased to announce the publication of its latest report - Creating a "model" utility model patent system: A comparative analysis of the utlity model patent systems in Europe and China. The report is based on activities conducted in partnership with China's State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) and the support of representatives of the patent offices in Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany and Italy.
EU-China Training on Criminal Enforcement was held in the Puku campus of Jiangsu Police Institute on November 27th, 2014. Mr. Cao Yingping, DDG of Economic Crime Investigation Division- MPS, Mr. Benoit Lory, Minister Counsellor of the Trade Section -EUDEL and Mr. Wu Yuezhang, the president of Jiangsu Police Institute gave opening key note speeches. The opening ceremony was moderated by Mr. Zhang Peng, Deputy Director of Economic Crime Investigation Division- MPS. Mr.
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.
Geographical Indications (GI) and the Legal Framework in Europe
The 15th meeting of the EU-China IP Working Group was held in support of the EU-China IP Dialogue on Wednesday 3rd December at MOFCOM in Beijing, China. Co-chaired by Mr Anders C Jessen, Head of Unit, DG Trade, European Commission and Mr Chen Fuli, Deputy Director General, Treaty and Law Department, MOFCOM.
Theme of conference
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
In the context of the EU-China Customs Cooperation Action Plan (2014-2017) on IPR Enforcement, IP Key in conjunction with EC's Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) and the General Administration of Customs P.R.C. (GACC) is organising the 2nd Working Group Meeting and the 1st Joint Group Meeting of Risk Management Experts Specialised in IPR.
IP Key is pleased to announce the launch of the EU and China Law Database, a comprehensive resource of IP laws in Europe and China, a valuable tool for industry, academics and legal advisors.