Events

The Summer Law Institute each year organizes and hosts several events through which the participants have the opportunity to meet professional experts coming from private companies, law firms, international and non-governmental organizations in China.

During these meetings experts usually give lectures on topics related to their job experience, but also strictly connected to the topics covered during the Summer Law Institute courses.

 

2017

Summer Law institute 2017 has started on Saturday, the 8th of July 2017. On Monday, the 10th of July, at 3:30 PM, we had a honor to host an Inaugural Lecture of prof. Cong Lixian, Dean of the Law School, Beijing Foreign Studies University, on "Copyright Law in China". Dean Cong is Professor of Copyright Law, Intellectual Property Law and Private International Law; Director of China International Private Law Society, Liaoning Copyright Protection Association and Shenyang Protection Association.

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Yan Dong to give a lecture on "Employment Law in PRC" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 11th of July 2017, at 8:30 AM.

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Yao Qi to give a lecture on "Competition Law and Policy in China, Development and Cases" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 11th of July 2017, at 10:30 AM.

 

Summer Institute invited Dean Emeritus prof. Meng Wan to give a lecture on "Chinese Law, Governance and Politics" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, on the 12th of July 2017, at 8:30 AM.  

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Wan Fang to give a lecture on "Overview of Chinese Contract Law" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 13th of July 2017, at 8:30 AM.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr Meph Jia Gui to give a lecture on "Doing Patent Litigation in China" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 17th of July 2017, at 2:00 PM.

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Xiong Bingwan to give a lecture on "The Legal Challenges for the Sharing Economy in China" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 17th of July 2017, at 5:00 PM.

 

Summer Institute invited Her Honor Judge Dr. Zhang Linglingto give a lecture on "Copyright Protection in China" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 18th of July 2017, at 2:00 PM.

 

Summer Institute invited dr. Jia Peitao to give a lecture on "Liberal Meritocracy" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 18th of July 2017, at 5:00 PM.

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Feng Shujie to give a lecture on "Introduction to Chinese Intellectual Property Law and Technology Transfer" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 19th of July 2017, at 8:30 AM.

 

Summer Institute invited dr. Lin Xu to give a lecture on "The Registration, Use and Protection of Trademarks in China" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 19th of July 2017, at 2:00 PM.

 

Summer Institute invited dr. Xia Jie to give a lecture on "The Reform of the Chinese Geographical Indication System Amid the International Evolution" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 20th of July 2017, at 2:30 PM.

 

Summer Institute invited dr. Zhenbao Jin to give a lecture on "Chinese Law from the Perspective of Chinese Culture" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 20th of July 2017, at 4:30 PM.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Charles Feng to give a lecture on "Copyright Litigation in China" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, on the 21st of July 2017, at 8:30 AM.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Alfred Che to give a lecture on "District Energy Solution (DES): A Cornerstone of Energy Efficiency" held at Beijing Foreign University, Law School, on the 28th of July 2017, at 8:30 PM. 

 

2016

Summer Law Institute 2016 has started on Saturday, the 16th of July 2016. On Monday, the 18th of July, at 8:30 AM, we had a honor to host a Key Note Speech of prof. Wan Meng, Dean of the Law School, Beijing Foreign Studies University, on "Chinese Law, Governance and Politics". Dean Wan is Professor of International Business Law, Arbitration and Commercial Law; Arbitrator at China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC); Senior Director of China Arbitration Association; and Vice Chairman of Beijing International Law Society.

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Zheng Xi to give a lecture on "Criminal Justice and Procedure in China" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 19, at 8:30 AM.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah of West Virginia University, USA; gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom; and University Institute of European Studies - IUSE, Turin, Italy. 

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Li Xiaohui to give a lecture on "Chinese Legal Culture: Traditions and Transactions" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 19, at 10:35 AM.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah of West Virginia University, USA; gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom; and University Institute of European Studies - IUSE, Turin, Italy.

 

Summer Institute invited a lawyer, Mr. Meph Jia Gui to give a lecture on "IP Litigation in China" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 19, at 3:00 PM.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah of West Virginia University, USA; gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom; and University Institute of European Studies - IUSE, Turin, Italy.

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Yan Dong to give a lecture on "Overview of Employment Law in PRC" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 21, at 8:30 AM.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah of West Virginia University, USA; gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom; and University Institute of European Studies - IUSE, Turin, Italy.

 

Summer Institute invited prof. Yao Qi to give a lecture on "Overview of Competition Law and Policy in China, Development and Cases" held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 21, at 10:35 AM.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah of West Virginia University, USA; gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom; and University Institute of European Studies - IUSE, Turin, Italy.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Meph Gui Jia to give a lecture on “Special Considerations for Foreign Plaintiffs in IP Litigation in China” held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 22, at 8:30 AM.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah of West Virginia University, USA; gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom; and University Institute of European Studies - IUSE, Turin, Italy.

 

Summer Institute invited Judge Dr. Zhang Lingling to give a lecture on “Copyright Protection in China” held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 22, at 2:00 PM.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah of West Virginia University, USA; gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, United Kingdom; and University Institute of European Studies - IUSE, Turin, Italy.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Davide Follador to give a lecture on "Protection of Intellectual Property Rights on E-Commerce” held at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Law School, July 25, at 10:30 AM..
The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC). Workpackages 2 and 4.

2015

Summer Law Institute 2015 has started on Saturday, the 18th of July. On Monday, the 20th of July, at 9:30, we will have the honor to host a Key Note Speech of Professor Daniel Bell,  Professor at Department of Philosophy and  Director of the Center for International and  Comparative Political Theory at Tsinghua  University on "Democracy, Meritocracy, or Both? Reflections on China's Political Future".

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Benoit Misonne, Team Leader, Intellectual Property: A Key to Sustainable Competitiveness (IP Key - An EU project implemented and co-financed by OHIM in partnership with the EPO), to give a lecture on “Protection of Copyrights in the Digital Era” held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies, July 20, 2015, at 16:00.
Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah (West Virginia University, USA, and University Institute of European Studies, IUSE, Turin, Italy).  The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 and 4.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Meph Jia Gui to give a lecture on "Patent Infringement Litigation in China" held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies, July 21, 2015, at 8:30 am. The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 and 4.

 

Summer Institute invited judge Ms. Zhang Lingling to give a lecture on "China's Copyright Law and Typical Cases" held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies, July 23, 2015, at 8:30 am.
The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 and 4.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Matteo Barra to give a lecture on "Overview and lessons in Central Asia from investment disputes under the Energy Charter Treaty" held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies, July 23, 2015, at 11:30 am.
The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin (Italy)which is beneficiary ofthe European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Partnering Opportunities between Europe and China in the Renewable Energies and Environmental iNdustries” - POREEN coordinated by University of Macerata, Workpackage 4.

 

Summer Institute invited Ms. Ms. Xu Lin to give a lecture on "The Registration, Use and Protection of Trademark in China" held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies, July 24, 2015, at 8:30 am.
The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 and 4.

 

Summer Institute invited Mr. Davide Follador to give a speech on: “The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in China: Geographical Indications, E-commerce and Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies and Approaches” held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies, on Monday July 27, 2015, at 5 pm.
The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara (Italy), Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China), Workpackages 2 and 4.


2014

 

Summer Law Institute 2014 started on Saturday, the 19th of July. On Monday, the 21st July, at 9:30, we had the honor to host a Key Note Speech of Professor Daniel Bell,  Professor at Department of Philosophy and  Director of the Center for International and  Comparative Political Theory at Tsinghua  University.

Summer Law Institute invited Ms Sara Marchetta, Vice-President European Chamber of Commerce in China and Partner Chiomenti Law Firm, Beijing Branch, to give a lecture on “Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China” held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies on 25th July 2014.  Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah (University Institute of European Studies, IUSE, Turin, Italy). The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 and 4.

On Monday the 28th July 2014, Prof. Paolo Farah (Istituto Universitario di Studi Europei – IUSE) gave a lecture on “Intellectual Property Rights, Human Rights and Intangible Cultural Heritage”, at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies. The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 & 4.

Summer Law Institute invited Mr Benoit Misonne, Team Leader, Intellectual Property: A Key to Sustainable Competitiveness (IP Key - An EU project implemented and co-financed by OHIM in partnership with the EPO), to give a lecture on “Protection of Copyrights in the Digital Era” held at held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies on 29th July 2014.  Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah (University Institute of European Studies, IUSE, Turin, Italy).  The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 & 4.

Summer Law Institute invited Mr Sergio Scanu, Senior Associate - Chiomenti Law Firm, Beijing Branch, to give a lecture on “E-Commerce, Social Networks and Applications: Smart Technologies and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights”, held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies on 30th July 2014.  Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah (University Institute of European Studies, IUSE, Turin, Italy).  The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 & 4.

Summer Law Institute invited Mr Lorenzo Riccardi, Associate at RSA, Leading Tax and Corporate Advisory Firm assisting Companies, Multinational Groups and Institutions in Asian Region and Far East, Taxation in China, held at Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies on 31st July 2014.  Introduction and comments from Prof. Paolo Davide Farah (University Institute of European Studies, IUSE, Turin, Italy).  The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China). Work-package 2 & 4.

Summer Law Institute invited Mr. Davide Follador to give a speech on “Enforcement of Well Known Trademarks in China”, “Recent changes in Chinese Trademark Law”and “Protection of IP for Creative Industry in China”. Mr Follador is Expert, Intellectual Property: A Key to Sustainable Competitiveness (IP Key - An EU project implemented and co-financed by OHIM in partnership with the EPO). The event is organized by gLAWcal – Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development (United Kingdom) in collaboration with the following beneficiaries  and partner institutions of the European Union Research Executive Agency IRSES Project “Liberalism in Between Europe And China” (LIBEAC) coordinated by Aix-Marseille University (CEPERC): University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in Turin, Italy and the University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara (Italy), Peking University, School of Government, Center for European Studies (China), Workpackages 2 and 4.

On the 8th of August 2014, as part of the Lecture Series on Globalization, International Economic Law and Development, gLAWcal organized the event on "Social, Cultural and Legal Perspective on Chinese - Political and Economic - Liberalism Today". Workshop within LIBEAC project was held at Peking University, Beijing, China

 

2013

During the 2013 edition of the Summer Law Institute, students had the opportunity to attend the following events.

Students attending one of the event of Summer Law Institute 2013 edition

On July 12, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Ms Sara Marchetta from China Italy Chamber of Commerce and Chiomenti law firm, for a lecture on Trends in the development of the PRC legal system: a lawyer's perspective.

 

On July 16, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr Fulvio Bartolucci from General Manager - Orbeo Carbon Technical Service, for a lecture on Update on Carbon Markets: Thermodynamics to Darwin.

 

Again on July 16, 2013 the Summer Law Institute hosted some participants from 2012 edition for a speech on their Professional Development in China after the Summer School.

 

On July 17, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Ms Morena Skalamera from Harvard University, for a lecture on Energy Geopolitics. Interregional and Global Challenges of Energy Security, Energy Governance and Global Policy.

 

Again on July 17, 2013 the Summer Law Institute hosted an event organized by gLAWcal - Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development with Mr LI Rusong, China Programme Director of CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), who gave a lecture on Measuring Sustainability. CDP as a Case Study.

 

On July 19, 2013 the Summer Law Institute hosted an event organized by gLAWcal - Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development with Mr Patrick Schroeder, International Advisor for China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO) and for China Civil Climate Action Network (CCAN), who gave a lecture on Climate protection in China - the contribution of Chinese civil society organisations.

Johan Vandromme at Summer Law Institute 2013

 

 

On July 23, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr Johan Vandromme from EU Delegation in China, for a lecture on The Relations Between EC Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law.

 

 

 

On July 24, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr Benoit Misonne from EU SME Centre, for a lecture entitled Are you ready for China? Best practices to setup a successful business approach in the PRC.

 

On July 26, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr Davide Follador, China Desk Manager at Franzosi Dal Negro Setti law firm, Mr Sergio Bertasi, Intesa San Paolo Chief Representantive in Beijing and Mr Sergio Scanu, Senior Associate at Chiomenti law firm in Beijing, for an event entitled Guest speakers series on Intellectual Property Law and China.

 

On July 30, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr Michele Ferrante from Ferrante Asia Intellectual Property law firm, for a lecture on Overview of Administrative and Criminal Enforcement System.

 

On July 31, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr Andrea Filippetti from National Research Council of Italy - CNR for a lecture on The Globalization of Technology and Intellectual Property Rights.  

Again on July 31 the Summer Law Institute also invited Mr Marco Leporati from Savino Del Bene - Global Logistic and Forwarding Company for a lecture on 20 years in China: 20 years of challenge.

 

On August 5, 2013 the Summer Law Institute invited Ms Emma Lupano from the European University Centre at Peking University for a lecture on To serve the people? The Chinese media in a changing society.

 
Ms Changhua Wu at Summer Law Institute 2013On August 6, 2013 the Summer Law Institute hosted an event organized by gLAWcal - Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development with Ms Changhua WU from The Climate Group for a lecture on China response to Climate Change: an analytical lens to Understand China's role in Global Sustainable Development.
 
 
On August 7, 2013 the Summer Law Institute hosted a conference organized by gLAWcal - Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, in partnership with China WET (China Water-Energy Team) on "Global Choke Point: Water-Energy-Food Confrontations in the World's Two Largest Economies".
 
China WET conference - The audience
Find more information about the event at gLAWcal website.
 
 
On August 15, 2013 the Summer Law institute hosted an event organized by gLAWcal - Global Law Initiatives for Sustainable Development, with Dr Fuqiang YANG from NRDC for a lecture on Climate Change, Energy and Water Issues in China.
 
 

2012

During the 2012 edition of the Summer School, students had the opportunity to attend the following events.

 

On Tuesday July 17, 2012 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr. Fulvio Bartolucci, General Manager of ORBEO China, for a lecture on Pre-Durban Update on Carbon Markets: Thermodynamics or Complexity Theory?

 

On Wednesday July 18, 2012 the Summer Program invited Mr. Alan Searl, First Secretary, Low Carbon Growth from the British Embassy in Beijing for a lecture on UK Policies on Tackling Climate Change – Domestically and Internationally.

 

On Friday July 20, 2012 the Summer Law Institute invited Dr. Lorenzo Di Lucia from University of Lund, for a lecture on Introduction to the Governance of energy transitions: Towards low-carbon, sustainable society.

 

On Monday July 23, 2012 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr. Johan Vandromme, from the Delegation of the European Union to China for a lecture on The Relations Between EC Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law.

 

On Wednesday July 25, 2012 the Summer Law Institute hosted a round table on Intellectual Property Rights in China with Mr. Sergio Bertasi, Intesa San Paolo Chief Representantive in Beijing, on the Role of intangibles in Italian companies' investments in China. The Bank's perspective, and with Mr. Davide Follador from Franzosi dal Negro Pensato Setti, Attorneys at Law in Beijing on How to enforce your Intellectual Property Rights in China.

Moderator: Dr. Paolo Farah, Summer School Scientific Director.

 

On Friday July 27, 2012 the Summer Law Institute invited Ms. Sara Marchetta from the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce for a presentation of the Chamber activities.

 

2011

During the 2011 edition of the Summer School, students had the opportunity to attend the following events.

 

On Monday July 11, 2011 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr. Jesus Romero Fernandez from the Delegation of the European Union to China, for a lecture on Trademark and Design in the European Union.

 

On Tuesday July 12, 2011 the Summer Law Institute hosted a round table on Intellectual Property & Intangibles as Key Business Tools in China for Italian Companies with: Mr. Giovanni De Sanctis from the IPR Desk, Italian Trade Commission in Beijing, Mr. Carlo Pandolfi from EU-China project for the Protection of Intellectual Property (IPR2), Mr. Sergio Bertasi, Intesa San Paolo Chief Representantive in Beijing, Mr. Davide Follador from Franzosi dal Negro Pensato Setti, Attorneys at Law, Beijing.

Moderator: Dr. Paolo Farah, Summer School Scientific Director

 

On Wednesday July 13, 2011 the Summer Law Institute invited Ms. Barbara Alighiero from the Italian Institute of Culture in Beijing, for a lecture on The Concept of Culture in Ancient and Contemporary China.

 

On Friday July 15, 2011 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr. Johan Vandromme, from the Delegation of the European Union to China for a lecture on The Relations Between EC Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law.

 

On Tuesday July 19, 2011 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr. Benoit Misonne, IPR2 Project Advisor, for a lecture on the Protection of Copyrights and Related Rights in the Digital Age.

 

On Friday July 22, 2011 the Summer Law Institute invited Ms. Vivian WU, Associate at Baker & McKenzie Law Firm in Beijing for a lecture on Chinese Company Law and Practice Related to International Trade & Investment.

 

On Tuesday July 26, 2011 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr. Fulvio Bartolucci, General Manager of ORBEO China, for a lecture on Pre-Durban Update on Carbon Markets: Thermodynamics or Complexity Theory?

 

On Friday July 29, 2011 the Summer Law Institute invited Mr. LI Xun from the PRC State Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC), for a lecture on Recognition and Protection of Well-Known Trademarks in China.

 

On Friday July 29 the Summer Law Institute also invited Mr. Alan Searl, First Secretary, Low Carbon Growth from the British Embassy in Beijing for a lecture on UK Policies on Tackling Climate Change – Domestically and Internationally.

 

On Friday August 5, 2011 the Summer Law Institute hosted a round table on Trade Relations with China: Competition or Collaboration? with: Mr. Livio Spadavecchia, Counsellor, Trade and Commercial Affairs from the Italian Embassy in Beijing and Mr. Gianluca D’Agnolo, from Chiomenti Studio Legale.

Moderator: Dr. Paolo Farah, Summer Law Institute Scientific Director.

 

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ConferenceGlobal Choke Point: Water-Energy-Food Confrontations in the World's Two Largest Economies

August 7, 2013 - Beijing


RoundtableGuest speakers series on Intellectual Property Law and China

July 26, 2013 - Beijing