Protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of U.S. businesses in China is critical to the success of your industry. Keeping updated on the latest developments in China is integral to this effort. Therefore, we invite you to participate in this new China IPR webinar series.

The programs are free. Preregistration is required.

Past Programs - Available for Viewing

The Olympic Logo Campaign; and the Future of Trademark Protection in China.
Leading up to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, China has been especially vigilant in protecting the rights of the Olympic Logo for the Beijing Games. Through “China’s Action Plan on IPR Protection 2008,” serious efforts have been made to enforce the use of the logo for legitimate purposes. Please join Ms. Yu Fang, Second Secretary at the PRC Embassy; Conrad Wong, Trademark Specialist, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Attaché in the Guangzhou Consulate; and Jonathan Caplan and Bill Hua, trademark attorneys at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLO, for an in-depth discussion that will examine the Chinese efforts to protect the logo, and ask if their efforts are a special - short-lived - campaign, or do they depict future trends for trademark protection within China.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EST
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Protection and Enforcement of IPR in China: The Effects of the 2008 Olympics "Download Here"
Protection of Olympic Related IPR: What China has Done "Download Here"

Trademark Protection for Textile, Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods.
Please join two China experts for an in-depth discussion of trademark issues, and draw from their experiences on how to protect intellectual property in China. In this webinar, Ms. Barbara Kolsun and Mr. Mark Cohen will discuss their experiences regarding textiles, apparel, and other consumer goods in China. Textile, apparel, footwear and travel goods imported from China accounted for the majority of IPR seizures by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2007, and 68 percent of all seizures from mainland China. This webinar is a closed-press event. This webinar is a closed press event.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at 12pm – 1:30pm EST
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USTR Reports on Annual Review of Intellectual Property Rights in China: Special 301 Report of 2008.
Please join Stanford McCoy, Assistant United States Trade Representative for IP and Innovation and Dr. Jared Ragland, Director of the Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation for an in-depth discussion of the results of this year's Special 301 report on China. The Special 301 report is an annual review of the state of IPR protection and enforcement. 78 countries were reviewed and 46 countries were designated in this year’s report. This webinar is a closed-press event. The report can be found on USTR's website at www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Reports_Publications/2008/2008_Special_301_Report/ Section_Index.html.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 1pm – 2:30pm EST
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Patent Invalidation/Reexamination Process in China:
More and more U.S. companies are getting involved in either defending the validity of their patents in China or seeking invalidation of junk patents filed in China. This process occurs at China’s State Intellectual Property Office’s Patent Reexamination Board. Please join us for a discussion with Thomas Moga, senior attorney at Butzel Long who is currently involved in a number of such cases. For more information on Tom and his practice, please see http://www.butzel.com/bioppsea.cfm?PI_ID=280. If there are any topics or questions you would like addressed in this webinar, please feel free to email Tom at MOGA@butzel.com.
- Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11am - 12:30pm EST
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Practical Tips on Filing Patents in China:
The goal of this webinar is to provide inventors, companies, and patent attorneys practical information on how to file patent applications at China’s State Intellectual Property Office. We will cover invention, utility model and design patents. Please join Elaine Wu, Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Chen Wang, Corporate Counsel at E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company for this discussion. If you have any topics or specific questions you would like addressed in this webinar, please feel free to email Ellen.Szymanski@mail.doc.gov.
- Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11am - 12:30pm EST
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Trademark Squatting in China:
Someone registered my trademark in China! What can I do? Please join us for a discussion with Joseph Simone, lawyer at firm of Baker & McKenzie, a leading expert on Trademark Squatting cases in China. He will explain a typical case, what remedies are available and suggest preventative strategies. This program will also include an introduction by our co-host Cynthia Henderson, Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Thursday, February 21, 2008, 11am - 12:30pm EDT
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For Cynthia Henderson’s Powerpoint Slides only: "Download Here".
For Joseph Simone’s Powerpoint Slides only: "Download Here".

China Domain Name Strategies for US Exporters Webinar (January 22, 2008)
Ever thought about registering a web address in China? Been approached by a Asia-based consultant offering to register your domain name in the PRC? Logon to this webinar to understand the value of a China domain name presence, how to get one and how to avoid trouble. This webinar focused on educating small and medium-sized US exporters on China Domain Name issues and strategies. Brought to you by the Commercial Service / U.S. Department of Commerce with support of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office / U.S. Department of Commerce. Please register online for the recorded version of the webinar at http://www.buyusa.gov/midwest/204.html.
Questions, contact julie.carducci@mail.doc.gov.
For one-page introduction to this issues, please click here.

Chris Israel and Mark Cohen Discuss U.S. Government IPR Initiatives for China and Seek Industry Input:
Chris Israel, U.S. Coordinator for International Intellectual Property will kick this event by covering the view from Washington on U.S. initiatives concerning international protection for U.S. intellectual property. Joining him from Beijing, Mark Cohen, Senior IP attaché at the U.S. Embassy will report on the highly successful Ambassador’s IPR Roundtable held this fall in Beijing, and discuss the basic elements of the U.S. Embassy’s draft IPR Action Plan for China. Based on input from industry, Mr. Israel and Mr. Cohen will be laying out a draft Action Plan and they are seeking input from you before it is final! Please join us for an intensive discussion of U.S. priorities for 2008 relating to China’s intellectual property regime.
-Tuesday, December 11, 1pm - 2:30pm EDT
Live Presentation is not available.
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International IPR Advisory Program presents "Rollershoe v. Chee Ting Shoe Trading Company" - a case study on developing a brand protection strategy in China:
Join the volunteer attorneys from the International IPR Advisory Program - China division - as they lead an interactive discussion based on a case study of brand protection challenges for U.S. companies. Scott Bain, Litigation Counsel at Software and Information Industry Association will host the program along Bruce McDonald, partner in the Intellectual Property Group of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, Elizabeth Chien-Hale, Director, Institute for Intellectual Property in Asia, and Paul Jones, Barrister, Solicitor and Trademark Agent, Jones & Co, Canada.
-Tuesday, November 11, 2007, 11am-12:30pm EDT
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To view Bruce McDonald’s digest of cases for the case study: "Download Here"
For Bruce McDonald co-authored article on "Recording Trademarks, Trade Names and Copyrights with U.S. Customs: Requirements, Procedure and Fees," in Masterson, ed.,
International Practitioner's Deskbook Series: International Trademarks and Copyrights - Enforcement and Management (American Bar Association 2004): Download Here"

Latest Trends in Brand Protection Strategies in China:
Please join Chris Bailey, Executive (Partner) with Rouse & Co. International and Deputy Country Manager for China, based in Guangzhou in a discussion of the latest trends in devising brand protection strategies, budgets and performance targets, managing major cases, training and cooperation with enforcement authorities and outside agents, working with local business units suppliers and other partners to improve management of IP within your businesses.
-Thursday, October 11, 2007, 11am-12:30pm EDT
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Hiring an Investigative Firm in China:
Find the bad guys, don’t hire them! Avoid the most common mistakes in investigating intellectual property infringement in China. Please join Alex Thiel from General Motors and Douglas Clark, local managing partner in the Shanghai office of Lovells LLP for an in-depth discussion of how to best work with investigators in China. The discussion will be moderated by Timothy Browning, Attorney-Advisor for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Wednesday, September 12 2007, 11am - 12:30pm EDT "Download Here"

How to Get Executive Support for Your IPR Program:
If you are developing an intellectual property enforcement program plan for your company, convincing top management is a critical step. Please join our host Nils Montan, President of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC), and Edward Haddad, Vice President - Intellectual Property and Licensed Products, New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. discuss how to develop a strong corporate intellectual property enforcement program, convince management that it is necessary expenditure, implement the program and educate all levels of your company. The goal is to create a corporate culture that better protects an extremely important asset of the company before it is too late. Our host IACC is the largest nonprofit organization devoted solely to protecting intellectual property and deterring counterfeiting. For more information, please go to www.iacc.org.
-June 14, 2007, 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Live Presentation - "Download Here"
For powerpoint presentations only - Edward Haddad "Download Here",
Nils Montan "Download Here"

China's 2007 IPR Action Plan
In April, China released its 2007 IPR Action plan which documents initiative planned in 2007 by a number of China's IP related agencies. This year's plan has over 276 measure. Please join China's Counselor for IP Dr. Yang, Guohua as he discusses China's 2007 IPR Action plan, outlines the major projects to be completed in this plan and points out areas of interest to foreign rightholders. For your information, the English version of the IPR Action Plan is available at http://china.org.cn/english/China/207534.htm. This webinar is a closed-press event.
-May 17, 2007, 2pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

USTR Reports on Local Enforcement of Intellectual Property in China: Special Provincial Review and Special 301 Report of 2007
In April of 2006, United States Trade Representative announced it would conduct a review of the adequacy and effectiveness of IPR protection and enforcement at the provincial level in China. Over the past year, USTR led numerous teams of U.S. government officials to many provinces across China meeting with local Chinese government officials, conducting site visits to hot spots of pirating and counterfeiting activity and solicited two rounds of public comments. The results are in! Please join USTR Chief Negotiator for IP Enforcement Stanford McCoy for an in-depth discussion of this year-long fact finding mission and the results of this year's Special 301 Report on China. The Special Provincial Review and Special 301 report can be found on USTR's website at www.ustr.gov - release date April 30. This webinar is a closed-press event.
-May 10 2pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Analyzing Value of IP Assets and Conducting Audits of your IP Agreements:
Peggy Moizel, President of IP Compliance Management and Vice-President for Administration of Licensing Executives Society, and Paul Germeraad, Founder and President of Intellectual Assets Inc., lead a discussion on strategies for businesses in analyzing the value of existing and potential IP assets and of IP Audits to ensure compliance with existing agreements
-March 1, 2007 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Live Presentation "Download Here" for a replay of the live presentation with sound
For powerpoint presentations only - Peggy Moizel "Download Here" and
Paul Germeraad "Download Here"

IP Strategies for Negotiating Licensing Agreements and the Realities of Enforcing the Terms of Agreements - spotlight on China:
Kimberly Chotkowski, Licensing Executive at Andre-Troner LC a company specializing in Global IP Licensing, and Peggy Moizel, President of IP Compliance Management and Vice-President for Administration of the Licensing Executives Society lead a discussion of IP strategies for businesses engaged in implementing licensing agreements in China. The program will cover best practices, positive business aspects as well as preventative measures and solutions to some of the common pitfalls faced when entering the Chinese market. In addition, the program will cover enforcing Licensing Agreements in China.
-March 8, 2007 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Live Presentation "Download Here" for a replay of the live presentation with sound
For powerpoint presentations only - Kimberly Chotkowski "Download Here" and
Peggy Moizel "Download Here"

Civil IP Litigation in China
Please join our experts James V. Feinerman, Professor and Co-Director, Asian Law and Policy Studies Program at Georgetown University Law Center, Bill Huo, Attorney licensed in U.S. and China specializing in IP commercial disputes at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP and Elaine Gin, Attorney-Advisor at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a discussion on China’s latest legislative developments, an overview of civil litigation in China and best practices for resolving IP disputes in China’s civil courts.
-February 8, 2007 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Mark Cohen on the Future of China's IP Regime: Mark Cohen, Senior IP attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing will discuss priorities on the protection and enforcement of IP in China for 2007 and beyond. He will also share his views on the significant events of 2006. Most recently interviewed for CNBC, NPR, and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Mark Cohen is the US government's premier expert on China's IP system.
-December 14, 2006  2:00pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

The Latest on Trademark Protection in China: A discussion of China's Proposed Revisions to Trademark Law, Best Practices for Managing International Trademark Portfolios, Starbucks' Trademark Protection Strategies for China
-November 9, 2006  2:00pm - 3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Stopping Fakes at China’s Trade Fairs: New Regulations and Initiatives Aimed at Protecting Intellectual Property Rights for Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights at Trade Fairs in China
Commerce Department Market Access and Compliance Division leads a discussion of best practices for protecting IP at Trade Fairs in China covering China’s new regulations and US initiatives.
-October 12, 2006  2:00pm-3:30pm EST "Download Here"

Patent Protection in China: A briefing on China's Proposed Patent Law Amendments, and a Best Practices Panel discussion on Registration and Enforcement Strategies
-September 14 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Please join U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Attorney-Advisor Elaine Wu in a discussion of China’s proposed Patent Law amendments, top industry concerns and recent delegation visit from China’s Patent office; Tom Moga, attorney at Butzel Long on registration options; and Skip Fisher, attorney at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. on enforcement strategies. "Download Here"

The Battle at the Border - China’s Fake Products in the US
-August 10 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Stories from US law enforcement officers and border protection options for US companies "Download Here"

Industry Organizations: Innovative Programs to tackle China IPR Issues
-July 13 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Presentations by industry organizations on programs to aid members protect their IP in China and direct China toward a better enforcement system "Download Here"

Joint Enforcement Actions
-June 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
A discussion of collaboration and joint efforts within industries for anti-counterfeiting and piracy enforcement in China. "Download Here"

China’s 2006 IPR Action Plan
-May 18 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST
Briefing by China’s Counselor for Intellectual Property from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States. "Download Here"

Latest on IPR in China: JCCT & Special 301
-May 11 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST
Briefing by U.S. Government officials on the 2006 Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) and the Special 301 Report. "Download Here"

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Registration Information

To register, please send your contact information to ChinaIPR@mail.doc.gov. A registration confirmation, and dial-in/log-in instructions will be sent to you a week before the program. No special software or computer configuration is needed to participate; only a phone line and a computer with an internet connection is necessary.