Note: The following program, particular the first part may be of interest for patent information professional as a general high level introduction to the subject.
Understanding patenting in China,
December 15, 2020, 10:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Registration Link (Registration Deadline: Dec.14, 202011:30 PM EST)
United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a free webinar on how to obtain and enforce your patents in China. Beginning with an overview of China’s patenting process, the program will continue with a detailed discussion of a hypothetical case that will draw on the experience and insights of seasoned patent experts.
The discussion will cover:
- Patent invalidation
- Administrative enforcement
- Patent litigation
This program is part of the USPTO’s efforts to help U.S. businesses in their pursuit of effective IP protection in China.
Agenda
Welcome remarks and introduction (10-10:10 a.m.)
Elaine Wu, USPTO
Presentations (10:10-10:50 a.m.)
(1) Overview of patent prosecution and invalidation
Speaker: Chenyan Wu, Chang Tsi & Partners
(2) Overview of administrative and judicial patent enforcement
Speaker: Jonathan Miao, NTD IP Attorneys
A hypothetical case (10:50-11:50 a.m.)
Moderator: Larry Lian, USPTO
Jonathan Miao
Chenyan Wu
Q&A (11:50-noon)
Additional information
For more information, visit the registration page or contact Hollis Robinson in the USPTO’s Office of Policy and International Affairs.
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/events/understanding-patenting-china
A link ti previous USPTO China IP webinars
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See also recent recorded webinars of China IPR SME Helpdesk (European Commission)
Introduction to IP Protection in China (recorded Dec. 4, 2020, Speaker: Jörg-Michael Scheil, Schulz Noack Bärwinkel (SNB Law) (presentation, 41 p. recording, 1 h) (Overview of IP protection in China; expert tips for developing a comprehensive IP strategy, through case studies and best practices)
IP Protection in Med Tech Industry in China (Matias Zubimendi, IP Business Advisor, China IPR SME Helpdesk)(2 sessions, Nov. 11 & 25, 2020)
Session 1: Technical IP Protection (Nov. 11, 2020) (presentation 13 p.; recording 1h 15 m) (overview of IP protection relating to product development, focusing on patents, trade secrets and software solutions for new technologies)
Session 2: Business IP Protection in (Nov. 25, 2020) (presentation 12 p.; recording, 1h) (IP-contracts such as licensing agreements, also covered the IP protection of APPs and databases. Business Protection: Trade Marks; Design Patents, Domain name ; Exploitation of IPRs; APPs & SAAS [Software as a service])
IP in China for the Medical Device Industry (Clémence Vallée-Thiollier, European and French Patent Attorney, LLR (France) 15 October 2020) (presentation, 36 p; recording, 40 min)
See a full list of webinars, prepared by China IPR SME Helpdesk and covering other Asian countries, in addition to China.