Venue: Online - MS Teams
Date: October 16th, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:30 (Beijing Time)
- intellectual property
- Friday 16 October 2026, 09:00 - 10:30 (CEST)
Practical information
- When
- Friday 16 October 2026, 09:00 - 10:30 (CEST)
- Languages
- German
- Website
- Event page
Description
In today's interconnected business landscape - where we increasingly talk about co-creation between German and Chinese companies - there are immense opportunities for strategic partnerships. However, protecting intellectual property (IP) and data in this context requires skillful navigation of a complex and ever-evolving regulatory framework. Success depends on more than just a well-drafted contract; it demands a multi-layered approach that integrates legal, technical, and governance strategies. Together with a dedicated expert, we want to explore what truly works, both in theory and in practice.
Agenda (Beijing time)
- 15:00 Welcome by VDMA China
- 15:05 Brief introduction of the China IP SME Helpdesk
- 15:10 Keynote: Protecting Your IP and Data When Partnering with China by Elliot Papageorgiou, IP Expert, China IP SME Helpdesk; Head of IP Strategy, Enforcement & Trademarks in China, Gowling WLG
- 16:00 Q&A Session
- 16:30 End