Fundamental Programme 100 Series

IP102 IP Management and Protection in the Mainland
10 Jul 2024
1 Day
This course aims to introduce the registration or application methods, protection mechanisms, management strategies and enforcement actions of different IP rights in the Mainland, allowing participants to fully grasp the fundamental knowledge of IP system in the Mainland.
Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 4.5 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 5 points
Lecture I
10 Jul 2024 (Wed)
10:00-12:30
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Topic: Trademark and Copyright Management and Protection in Mainland China
- Overview of legal framework
- Registering & Protecting Trademark and Copyright
- Managing & Enforcing Trademark and Copyright
- Practical Issues in Commercialising Trademark & Copyright
- Cases studies
Speaker: Ms. Annie Tsoi
Lecture II
10 Jul 2024 (Wed)
14:30-17:00
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Topic: Patent Management and Protection in Mainland China
- Types of patent in Mainland China
- Brief overview of laws and regulations
- Application procedures and timeline
- Patent protection
- Patent infringement litigation, administrative enforcement and invalidation
- Cases analysis
- Points to note for patent licensing and transfer
Speaker: Ms. Yang Li
Ms. Annie Tsoi
Ms. Tsoi is a partner of Wilkinson & Grist, her practice focuses on a wide range of intellectual property matters in Hong Kong and Mainland China, including strategizing on protection and enforcement, negotiation, acquisition and exploitation of intellectual property rights. Ms. Tsoi is experienced in management of IP portfolios, and represents numerous local and international market leaders in the fashion, sportswear, financial, electronics, foods and beverages, hotels and entertainment industries. Ms. Tsoi is currently a member of the IP Committee of the Law Society of Hong Kong, and a council member of the Licensing Executives Society China (Hong Kong Sub-Chapter).

Ms. Yang Li
Ms Li is a qualified PRC lawyer at Lawjay Partners, Bird & Bird’s associated law firm in mainland China. She has more than 14-year-experience in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property law matters.
Ms Li’s specialization lies in enforcement and litigation of intellectual property rights in mainland China, with particular focus on patent related matters. She has advised a number of international technologies companies on a variety of complex legal issues, including patent infringement, patent licensing and negotiations and anti-trust disputes. She also has experience in advising clients in developing and implementing anti-counterfeiting strategies and enforcement of trademark rights.

Target Audience
Entrepreneurs, IP owners and executives of local startups/ small and medium enterprises/ large enterprises, particularly for those involved in IP trading/management in the Mainland
Course Structure
The 1-day course consists of 2 lectures, 2.5 hours per lecture, total 5 hours
Venue
Room 1006, 10/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Course Format
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Language
Cantonese, supplemented with English terms
Award
Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (2 lectures).
Fee
Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $100 for non-members
Registration
Registration is closed
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprise which joined the “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
The organiser reserves the final rights to change the course details and arrangements.
CPD
- This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (4.5 points).
- This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (5 points).
Participants are reminded that attendance at all sessions and days of a CPD course of one or more days in duration is necessary in order to obtain CPD points. No CPD points will be awarded for partial attendance.
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 28361906
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
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