The realities of doing business in South-East Asia and China -
opportunities, challenges and the role of intellectual property

Wednesday, 24th September 2008 - London

Asia is an important global economy and a key intellectual property (IP) market. As such, it presents huge opportunities for businesses as well as challenges. If you want to reap the benefits of doing business in the region, it is vital that you have the right IP protection in place. Whatever the IP you have to protect - patents, trade marks or designs - an effective IP strategy will set you apart from your competitors and add real value to your business.

The session will focus on the realities of doing business in South-East Asia and China and dispel any myths. Speakers from our Asian Offices will provide practical advice on how to effectively protect your IP to ensure you make the most of the commercial opportunities and avoid the pitfalls. We are delighted to be joined by guest speaker entrepreneur and author,
Dr Wei Wang, who will share his first hand insights and experience of business in Asia.

The seminar is free of charge and will be followed by a drinks reception.

Speakers

James Cleeve - Patent Attorney & Partner - Marks & Clerk Beijing
Matthew English - Patent & Trade Mark Attorney & Partner - Marks & Clerk Singapore
Dr Wei Wang - Managing Director - 2W China Investment Consulting Ltd - author of
"The China Executive"

The seminar will be chaired by Tony Luckhurst, London Managing Partner, Marks & Clerk

Programme
Registration from 5:00pm
Presentations 5:30pm-6:30pm
Drinks reception 6:30pm-7:30pm

Venue
Marks & Clerk Office, 90 Long Acre, London, WC2E 9RA

To register for a place on the seminar, email londonseminars@marks-clerk.com

If you have any queries, please contact Martje Langerwerf on 020 7420 0151.