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China IP SME Helpdesk

A first line IP assistance service for European SMEs that operate or intend to access the China market and that aim to improve their global competitiveness.

Helpline

The China IP SME Helpdesk is there to help you. Leave your question in the webform, contact us by phone or by e-mail and you will receive a response within 3 working days. Or click on the IP Institutions Directory to find information on relevant IP institutions in China.

Case studies from users of the China IP SME Helpdesk

Most commonly requested information about IP and China

Book a meeting with an IP Expert free of charge

Do you want to have a confidential, free-of-charge meeting with an Intellectual Property Expert for IP business-oriented support?

IP Library

IP guides on IP protection and enforcement in China

Open-access IP materials for EU SMEs doing business in China

Listen to bite-size podcasts for practical tips

Try one of our recorded training modules

Do you have a question about IP?

Submit your question and receive an answer from our IP experts within 3 working days – and it’s free of charge!

Events

The Helpdesk offers on-site and online training activities that cover relevant IP topics for EU SMEs and entrepreneurs looking to expand their business to China.

IP Tools

IP Helpdesk tools are free services designed to guide EU SMEs in IP related cost management and to assess IP management readiness and maturity.

Blog

Stay updated on the latest IP developments in China

About us

Find more information about our team and our IP experts

Contacts

E-mail: questionatchina-iprhelpdesk [dot] eu (question[at]china-iprhelpdesk[dot]eu) (for all your IP related questions)

             jim [dot] stoopmanatchina-iprhelpdesk [dot] eu (alessandra[dot]capriglia[at]china-iprhelpdesk[dot]eu) (for support and cooperation in Europe)

             helika [dot] jurgensonatchina-iprhelpdesk [dot] eu (helika[dot]jurgenson[at]china-iprhelpdesk[dot]eu) (for support and cooperation in China)

Phone number: +86 (10) 6462 0892

Postal address:

China IP SME Helpdesk
Rue du Commerce 31, 1000 Brussels

Belgium

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  • News blog

I confess to be skeptical that trademark or patent infringement disputes in China stand a chance to be solved by mediation. If that was possible, foreign right holders would be the one to benefit the most, as mediation could be the best alternative to uncertain, lengthy and costly civil litigation.

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