Dealing with Partners and Employees: Writing a Good Manufacturing...
There are various ways in which European SMEs can protect their IP. The most obvious way is to register IP in the country where SMEs do business in. At the same time, another, sometimes overlooked, way...
View ArticleHandling Trade Secrets in China: IP Case Study
In today’s blog post we are taking a closer look at a rather overlooked means of IP protection, namely trade secrets. Even though, trade secrets are a type of IP that does not require formal...
View ArticlePatent Security Interest in China
Today’s blog post has been kindly drafted to you by our IPR expert Dr. Toby Mak from Tee & Howe Intellectual Property Attorneys and Ms. Constance Rhebergen from Bracewell LLP . In their article,...
View ArticleIPR in the Tourism Industry in China
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, China is the fastest growing tourism source market in the world, as Chinese middle class is getting more affluent and it is increasingly able...
View ArticleDesign Patents and Utility Models in China: Know Before You Go
In today’s blog-post, we will look into the relevance of Design Patents and Utility Models for European SMEs in China. China remains among the top destinations for any business looking to...
View ArticleIPR Protection in China for the Fashion Industry
The fashion industry is booming in China and offering also many promising business opportunities to European SMEs as Chinese consumers appreciate European fashion design. European SMEs should,...
View ArticleIPR Protection in China for the GNSS Technologies
Driven by consumers’ obsession with smartphones, China’s market for GNSS technologies offers promising business opportunities for European SMEs whose top-notch technology is highly sought after in...
View ArticleManaging your Intellectual Property as a Business Asset in China
Intellectual property rights are important, as they protect the company against counterfeiting and other types of infringements. At the same time, intellectual property rights can also be financial...
View ArticleIP Protection Strategies for App Developers in China
Due to the size of the market, increasing disposable income and smartphone addiction China is an attractive market for European app developers who are wishing to expand to new markets. European app...
View ArticleChina’s New Ecommerce Law: What this will mean for Consumers, Operators and...
Today’s blog post has been kindly drafted for us by our China IPR SME Helpdesk expert Mr. Daniel Albrecht from Starke Beijing. In this article, Mr. Albrecht gives a comprehensive overview on the latest...
View ArticleThe Thirst of the Dragon: An Introduction to the Growth of Popularity &...
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world . . . it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” ― Ernest Hemingway Wine. The...
View ArticleBodega Branding: The How, What, When, and Why of Wine IPR Protection
In our last article we sang a song of growth and prosperity for the wine industry in China, fuelled by the staggering figures of industry growth and Chinese wine consumption in recent years. This was...
View ArticleTerroir IPR Part 1: Geographical Indications and IP Protection for Your...
The wine industry is characterised by a wide variety of producers, often very much linked to specific grapes, blends and terrains. The European Union has put in place a system of Geographical...
View ArticleThe Next Vintage: The Future of Wine Anti-Counterfeiting; Advice from our...
Today’s blog post will sum up our Wine series that we have been running for the past couple of weeks and discusses the future of IP protection in the wine industry. Wine counterfeiting in China is at a...
View ArticleChampagne or Sparkling Wine? Geographic Indications Protection in China
As the food and beverage market offers many business opportunities to European SMEs as Chinese consumers are looking for healthy quality products, we have dedicated today’s blog post to geographical...
View ArticleBasics of Manufacturing Non-disclosure Agreements in China
In today’s blog post we are going to take a closer look at different contracts and agreements that help European companies to protect their precious IP in China. In particular, you will learn more...
View ArticleChina IPR SME Helpdesk External Expert Charles Feng Interviewed by South...
Today we would like to share with you an interview with China IPR SME Helpdesk external expert Mr. Charles Feng from East & Concord Partners that was published in South China Morning Post. You...
View ArticleIPR Protection in China’s Textile Industry
Two weeks ago we were discussing IP protection in South-East Asia’s textile industry, in today’s blog post we are taking a closer look at the IP protection in China’s textile industry, which is still...
View ArticleCase Study: Protecting Design and Innovation in China
In today’s blog post we are discussing design protection in China. We have chosen the case of a popular anti-pollution mask company Vogmask to explain the importance of also protecting the appearance...
View ArticleIntellectual Property Rights in China for SMEs in the ICT Industries
ICT industry in China continues to grow and to offer promising business opportunities to European SMEs, whose top-notch technology is highly sought after in the country. in today’s blog post we are...
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