Announcement

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Inspired by the success of the 1st Beijing International Pharmaceutical and Chemical IP Forum, the original organizing organizations have decided to hold a 2nd IP Forum in late summer of 2009 in Beijing, following essentially the same principles and format of the first. The 2nd IP Forum has been endorsed by the SIPO, and it will again invite experts in IP laws from the U.S., Europe, China and the rest of Asia to discuss issues in the following areas: (1) the legal basis for IP laws relevant to pharmaceutical and chemical industries, (2) the overall strategies in maximizing legal protection of IP assets, (3) tactical maneuvers in executing legal protection, and (4) the differences in IP laws and practices in the U.S., Europe, China and the rest of Asia. Analysis of high-profile relevant IP cases will be highlighted, and breakout sessions will be conducted to allow maximum audience participation.

The 1st Beijing International Pharmaceutical and Chemical IP Forum was successfully held in April of 2006. It attracted over 300 participants from 12 countries. The event was covered by Reuters and the Chinese press, including China Central Television. The Forum provided a platform for discussions on Chinese and international practices in IP law, particularly patent laws as applied in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The Forum also created business and networking opportunities among participants and sponsoring companies.

Emerging markets, particularly the China market, have become a strategic area for pharmaceutical companies and law firms. The benefits of sponsoring this forum may include the following:

• Raise Company’s profile and visibility in China and in Chinese Intellectual Property community
• Help establish great working relationship with Chinese Intellectual Property Society (CIPS), the authoritative organization of the Chinese Intellectual Property community
• Improve understanding of the Chinese IP system

For more information please visit www.chinaipforum.net. The Organizing Committee welcomes financial sponsorship for the Forum.

We look forward to seeing you at the Forum!

Sincerely,

Sunny Wang and Justin J. Hasford
Co-Chairs, The US Organizing Committee

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