China Intellectual Property Road Show: Grand Rapids, MI

Register now! Join the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) the USPTO Office of Policy and International Affairs, as we bring together policy makers and leaders on China IP issues from the U.S. government, academia, and practitioners. The speakers will share insights on critical issues involving China IP that will benefit U.S. IP right holders—this time in Detroit (July 10) and Grand Rapids (July 12), Michigan. The event includes key participation from the USPTO’s China Team, who work nationwide to help U.S. businesses and inventors understand how to obtain and enforce IP rights in China. Topics covered include: - Overview of Intellectual Property in China - Creating and Managing IP Portfolios - Brand Protection/Anti-counterfeiting - Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights in the US - US-China: Competition and Collaboration Michigan Experience Full Agenda will be posted at a future date. The program is free and open to the public; however, space is limited. For inquiries about the event please email Midwestregion@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800. We look forward to seeing you in Grand Rapids!