The Chinese market – opportunities and protection
Are you an innovative British business and thinking about building a new market in China?
China is a potential export and licensing market for UK businesses, and also a partner for manufacturing, investment, innovation and creative collaborations. There are significant opportunities on offer for British companies in a range of sectors.
Getting your IP protection right is crucial if UK companies are to succeed in China. The UK’s IP Attaché team in China, based in the British Embassy Beijing and British Consulate Shanghai – supports over 250 companies each year from across the UK. This includes advising British companies of all sizes on risk mitigation strategies ahead of China projects and helping resolve disputes after they arise.
This year the team in Beijing and Shanghai will be running webinars on the 12th and 13th July at 10am to share practical tips to ensure your China venture has the best possible chance of success.
The team will share practical tips to ensure your China venture has the best possible chance of success. The session will cover:
· The main IP risks of doing business in China and how this affects exports, manufacturing, joint research and other projects.
· Know before you go: Practical steps to mitigate IP risk, including IP registrations, China contract best-practice and structuring relationships with Chinese partners.
The session is suitable for companies from all sectors and of all sizes seeking to explore a range of opportunities in China.
To register, please sign up HERE.