Intellectual Property Protection in China: Practical Realities

“Why bother?” is the typical response when speaking about IP protection in China - especially with respect to the manufacture of products. However, there are practical legal and business reasons to protect patents, trademarks and copyrights in China of which practitioners should be aware.

Join Tarter Krinsky partner Amy Goldsmith as she reviews the current state of the law from registration to enforcement by foreign rights holders.

Learning Objectives:

I.   Discuss the three classifications of patent protection and the impact of Chinese law on the nature and enforcement of patents

II.  Grasp enforcement and importance of preventive measures 

III.  Review U.S. Customs Seizures of 2013