China IP - Podcasts

This episode was produced by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) in March 2022, and hosted by Adam Dunnett, secretary general of the EUCCC.

IP Business Advisor Matias Zubimendi was invited by China Business Cast for a long interview on IP protection for EU SMEs in China.

Amendments to China's Patent Law came into force on 1 June 2021. In this episode, our IP Business Advisor, Matias Zubimendi, is explaining what are the main changes of the law and what these changes mean in practical terms for European SMEs.

Amendments to China's Copyright Law came into force on 1 June 2021. In this episode, our IP Business Advisor, Matias Zubimendi, is explaining what are the main changes of the law and what these changes mean in practical terms for European SMEs.

Ever since its announcement in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative has become one of the major strategies in the global economic governance. But what are the implications of this project for Intellectual Property? Is there an overarching framework protecting IP in the region?

Due to its characteristics, Blockchain can be a useful tool for IP protection, as it enables a more efficient registration process and serves as evidence of registered and unregistered Intellectual Property Rights.

Many EU SMEs are active in the wine and spirits industry. China has a thirst for EU wines and spirits, and with a market of nearly 1.4 billion people it has great potential for European companies in this sector.

China is the fastest growing market for clean-tech, offering great opportunities for EU SMEs operating in this sector. However, businesses should be aware of the IP risks when exporting technology to China.

What are the options available after you find out that your Intellectual Property Rights have been infringed in China? This podcast provides more information about the different solutions to enforce your IP in China.

In November 2019, China's new Trademark law came into force bringing major improvements in the registration and enforcement of trademarks, as well as establishing higher penalties for counterfeiters.

From 2020 September, the China IPR SME Helpdesk will enter its new phase. This podcast introduces the Helpdesk's services and explain how we will continue to support EU SMEs with IP-related advice when it comes to business activities in China.

Pharmaceutical production is a research and development (R&D) driven industry. The potential and profit of pharmaceutical companies are very dependent on the adequate protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).