Apr 06 2009
seminar: antitrust, IP economics, and litigation in china – 4/23
A friend forwarded an email to me about an interesting seminar that will cover “Antitrust and Intellectual Property Economics and Litigation in China”. Yes, sounds like a mouthful, and this could easily be a semeter-long course in law school. But in that regard, it should prove to be really interesting. The seminar is happening at the Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA on April 23, 2009 at 4:30pm. Did I forget to mention its also free MCLE?
Unlike many of the conferences I post but cannot go to, I actually plan on attending this one. More information after the jump.
The introductory email says:
US companies operating in China need counsel that is current with China’s Antimonopoly Law (AML) and intellectual property (IP) laws, and the manner in which they are being enforced.
As part of its series of seminars for counsel on the application of economic analysis to emerging issues in the areas of antitrust and IP rights, NERA is pleased to present this panel addressing the development of antitrust and IP laws and litigation in the People’s Republic of China. NERA experts Dr. Alan Cox, Dr. Fei Deng, and Dr. Gregory Leonard, who will lead the seminar, are actively involved with these issues in China and the US.
This seminar will present an overview of the unique aspects of the Chinese economy that are relevant for understanding the antitrust and IP situations in China, followed by an analysis of recent developments in China’s AML, with a focus on the recent InBev/Anheuser-Busch merger. We will also discuss trends in IP litigation and damages in China, including findings in a new paper by Dr.Cox entitled Intellectual Property Rights Protection in China: Trends in Litigation and Economic Damages.
Personally, I’m most interested in the IPR Protection in China segment. (though the InBev merger topic should be fascinating as well) I’d like to see what Alan Cox has to say about trends in economic damages because it is damages that will end up defining the realm of litigation in China. No damages, not many lawsuits because no incentives. Greater damages, get ready for a larger number of suits. Common sense, but I’d like to see if Dr. Cox has any additional insights.
And this is a completely free event. Registration is as simple as it gets too. Just email: RSVPUS@nera.com. Hope to see some of you there!
Dear Thomas,
Great that you are going.
Looking forward to your reflections on the event.
Cheers,
Danny Friedmann
IP Dragon ?????
Thanks Danny. I’ll probably post my notes and takeaway points right after!
Thomas