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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…2023 EU-China Exchange on IP for Prosecutors
Successful conclusion of three-day intellectual property exchange for European and Chinese…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…Other news
Innovating for Sustainability: European Business’s Journey in China
In the context of a rapidly evolving global economy, innovation and creativity play pivotal roles in sustained growth and progress. While tangible assets have been protected by conventional property rights, Intellectual property (IP) is vital to intangible ideas and creations that are the foundation of creativity and innovation. [...]
IP Key China Delivers Keynote Speech at the 2023-2024 Annual Top Ten Cases Announcement
The 2023-2024 Annual Top Ten Cases Announcement, organised by the Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBPC) of CAEFI, was concluded on 23 April in Beijing. The Announcement provides insights into the advancements of judicial developments in China. [...]
IP Key China participated in the 2024 High-level Forum on China Intellectual Property Protection in Beijing
The "2024 High-level Forum on China Intellectual Property Protection" jointly hosted by the China Intellectual Property News and the World Intellectual Property Organisation China Office, concluded in Beijing on 23 April. [...]
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 in intellectual property (IP) matters. Featuring two insightful panels, the meeting addressed topics “An Open and Concerted Approach to Strengthen the IP Landscape” and “How to address the existing and forthcoming challenges of e-commerce”. [...]
Celebrating Women’s Achievements in IP : IP Key China Delivers Opening Speech
The IP Key China project took centre stage at the sixth conference on women’s achievements in intellectual property held on 12 March 2024 delivering an opening speech. The conference, organised by the China Anti-Infringement and Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance (CAASA), served as an important platform for recognising and celebrating women’s accomplishments in the field of IP. The project leader, Gyta Berasnevičiūtė-Singh, emphasised the pivotal role women play in shaping the intellectual property landscape. [...]
The 2024 IP Key China stakeholders meeting to be held in Beijing
The stakeholders’ meeting on EU-China intellectual property rights (IPRs) will take place on 18 April in Beijing. This event aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders in intellectual property organisations and communities. Focusing on the importance of EU-China cooperation in IPR matters, this event promises to bring together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, IP experts and other key stakeholders from the EU and China to exchange ideas, share best practices and explore opportunities for collaboration. [...]
IP Key China at Fifth Dialogue on Administrative Protection of IPR of Foreign-Invested Enterprises
On 7 November 2023, the fifth Dialogue on Administrative Protection of IPR of Foreign-Invested Enterprises, hosted by the Quality Brand Protection Committee [EN11] of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, was successfully concluded in Shanghai, China. [...]
2023 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement successfully held in Nanchang
The 2023 EU-China Forum on Criminal IP Enforcement, co-organised by the Quality Brands Protection Committee of China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (QBPC) and IP Key China, concluded successfully on 18-19 October. [...]
IP Key China at the 12th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference
The IP Key China Project Leader, Ms. Gyta Berasnevičiūtė-Singh, was present at the 12th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference in Jinan on 20 September and delivered a presentation highlighting the importance of constant exchange between international stakeholders. Ms Berasnevičiūtė-Singh expressed her pleasure at participating in this nationally renowned intellectual property conference on behalf of the IP Key China project and emphasised that the project will continue to support EU-China exchanges on intellectual property rights. [...]
2023 EU-China judicial forum concluded in Suzhou
European and Chinese judges can already claim long-lasting and productive judicial cooperation. This cooperation began with an EU-China judges forum, held in February 2016, supported by IP Key. Both the forum, and notably the follow-up workshop, reflected the mutual interest in peer-to-peer exchanges and the sharing of best practices, as well as building a foundation for continuous cooperation. [...]