To all concerned parties,

With an unwavering commitment to enhancing the global prowess of enterprises in Beijing and facilitating their endeavors in safeguarding intellectual property on the international stage, the Intellectual Property Bureau of Haidian District and the Zhongguancun Social Organization Federation will host the symposium entitled “Bridging the Gap: Risk and Opportunity - Practical Approaches to Safeguarding Intellectual Property for Chinese Companies Abroad” on May 12 (Friday), 2023. Our intention is to bolster awareness and comprehensive utilization of intellectual property protection while empowering outward-looking enterprises to thrive in the global arena. Kindly find below the pertinent details of the event:

I. Organizing Institutions:

Presented by:

Zhongguancun Social Organization Federation

Intellectual Property Bureau of Beijing Haidian District

Organized by:

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (USA)

Beijing Liu Shen Law Firm

Co-organized by:

Beijing Zhongguancun Software Park Development Co., Ltd. Beijing Digital Trade Association

Zhongguancun International Incubator Co., Ltd.

II. Event Date:

Friday, May 12, 2023 (From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

III. Venue:

The Auditorium, 1st Floor, Block B, Incubator Building 2, Zhongguancun Software Park, No. 2 Software Park Road, Haidian District, Beijing

IV. Participants:

Over 50 individuals comprising enterprise intellectual property managers, legal professionals, research and development personnel, and representatives from intellectual property organizations.

V. Agenda:

13:30-14:00: Guest registration

14:00-14:10: Guest registration by the event host

14:10-15:00: Topic: “U.S. Patent Litigation and Invalidity Proceedings - Core Concepts and Strategies” (with Chinese interpretation)

Speaker: Todd Tucker, Partner and Director of International Business, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

15:00-15:30: Topic: “Cross-border E-commerce Infringement Litigation and Its Implications for Chinese Defendants”

Speaker: Brad Liu, Deputy Director of International Business in Asia Region, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

15:30-15:40: Tea break

15:40-16:10: Topic: “Overseas Freedom to Operate (FTO)” Speaker: Chen Xing, Partner, Lawyer, and Patent Agent, Beijing Liu Shen Law Firm

16:10-16:40: Topic: “Practical Approaches and Strategies for Overseas Patent Applications”

Speaker: Peng Jiuyun Partner, Lawyer, and Patent Agent, Beijing Liu Shen Law Firm

16:40-17:00: Discussion and exchange of insights

VI. Registration:

To secure your esteemed presence, we kindly request interested individuals to complete the registration process before 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 11.

VII. Contact Information:

For further inquiries or assistance, please reach out to our dedicated representatives:

Kang Xuan; TEL: 13811903334

Jiao Yahong; TEL: 13810206612