28/05/2021
Chinese business seminar
Basic knowledge of Patents, Trademarks and Utility Models in China
Date and Time: 2021/06/15(Tuesday) 15:00~16:300 (JST)
Webinar tool: Zoom
The organizer: The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Guest speaker:
Yoshikawa International Patent Office
Lawyer-Director Toshio Yoshikawa
He completed the master's course at the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University. He established Yoshikawa International Patent Office in 1988 after working at the department of research and development of a major engineering company. Since its establishment, the Yoshikawa IP office has promoted internationalization, formed a wide and strong network with patent offices around the world, and supported the acquisition of intellectual property rights overseas.
Participation fee: Free
The number of participants: 100 participants (first-come-first-served basis)
How to apply: Please apply from the below website
https://www.osaka.cci.or.jp/e/
Outline of the seminar
1. Basic knowledge regarding Patents in China
・ The importance of filing patent applications in China
・ Different types of route and process for an application
・ Precautions when filling an application in China – The difference between Japan and China
2. Basic knowledge regarding Trademark registration in China
・ The importance of registering trademarks in China
・ The trends of trademark registration in China – Online application and AI service
・ Procedures for obtaining trademark right in China
・ Examples and countermeasures for trademark infringement damage in China
3. Basic knowledge regarding Utility Models in China
・ The importance of filing a Utility Model in China – The difference between Japan and China
・ The trends of Utility Model registration in China
・ Procedures for obtaining Utility Model right in China
4. Question and Answer session
【China is a major power regarding patent and trademark applications, as well as Intellectual Property lawsuits. Lack of understanding of the system regarding IP rights such as local procedures for trademark registration and measures against fake products may adversely affect the companies that aim to expand their business in the Chinese market. Therefore, to provide the knowledge necessary for safe overseas expansion, we are going to hold a seminar that explains from the basics the patents, trademarks, and utility models which are the first steps to prevent intellectual property troubles in China. On the day of the seminar, we will cover topics such as the general condition of IP registration, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of registration, specific registration methods, violations of rights and prevention methods in China. Either for those who have experience and who will be involved in the future, it is the best content for brushing up knowledge and solidifying the foundation, so please take the opportunity and apply for the seminar】