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Listen to bite-size podcasts for practical tips on protecting and expanding your business in China. Our podcasts feature expert advice on intellectual property issues and provide tips and best practices for EU SMEs.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

Preparing SMEs for China

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

Amendments to China's Patent Law

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

Amendments to China's Copyright Law

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

IP and the Belt and Road Initiative

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?

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

Blockchain and the protection of IP

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

IP in China for the Wine and Spirits Industry

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

IP protection in China for Cleantech SMEs

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

Enforcement of IP in 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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

Revision of China’s Trademark Law (2019)

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

Introduction to the China IP SME Helpdesk

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.

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

IP protection in China for the Pharmaceutical Industry

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).

  • General publications
  • European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

IP protection in China for the OEM industry

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designates a company that only makes a part of a product, or a subsystem, to be used in another company’s end product. China is the world’s leading manufacturer, attracting manufacturing contracts from global customers in almost every industry