Recently, The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) took a significant step forward in the protection of copyright. It was announced that the Bureau of Copyright will be established by early next year to strengthen copyright protection.
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Following the impending launch of a new support initiative for European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) – the ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk – the China IP Insider is set to become the Your IP Insider. This is not merely a change of name but also an evolution of content. Readers will continue to benefit from expert contributions which provide advice and commentary on the intellectual property (IP) reality in China but additionally, the same business-focused articles will now be provided for the ten countries which form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Continue reading “Hello ASEAN IPR SME Helpdesk!” »
The festive season is truly upon us. While watching some reality T.V. last night I came across a programme featuring groups of people singing Christmas carols enthusiastically, if not entirely harmoniously…. Occasionally it was difficult to tell if the original was being sung or not. This inspired (to stretch this word to its limits) me to write a Helpdesk Christmas carol, apologies in advance for shameless self-promotion and questionable rhyming!
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If you run a European company and you want to expand your business into China or are already there, protecting your company’s intellectual property (IP) is essential. This task can be a difficult one, but access to the right tools can significantly ease the process. For a start, we at the China IPR SME Helpdesk produce new, free guides, E-Learning Modules (ELMs) and live webinars on a regular basis to assist you in managing your IP in China – we do the research so you don’t have to. This post gives you an overview of our six most recent releases and what they can help your business with: Continue reading “6 tools to help your business succeed in China” »
Welcome to the China IP Insider! To begin with: Who is this blog for? And, why should it interest you?
To answer the first, our posts will seek to support anyone who has a business in China or wishes to start one there, particularly European Union Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). If you have an interest in business in China, have insights into how a business can best operate there or need practical observations from those that do, this blog is for you. Continue reading “Welcome to the China IP Insider!” »