9th UK-China Intellectual Property Salon held in Beijing

The 9th UK-China Intellectual Property Salon was held in Beijing Shangri-La Hotel today. With the theme of "Geographical Indication Protection: Challenges and opportunities", it attracted many college professors and students, IP scholars, lawyers and media workers to participate in.

Li Zuming, the Director of GI Research Centre in China University of Political Science and Law, gave an opening speech in the salon.

Jointly hosted by the British Embassy Beijing and China University of Politics Science and Law, this salon undertook deep and all-around analyses of Geographical Indication Protection in China, the UK and Europe. It aimed at discussing the different functions of GLs geographic indications and trademarks, the methods of monitoring and protecting the registered GLs (post-registration enforcement), and the responsibilities of producers and government etc.

Lindesay Low, the Legal Advisor of Scotch Whisky Association, shared the experience of global protection of Scotch Whisky GIs and trademarks with audiences. Four speakers led a heated discussion and answered questions of the audience.

The salon strengthens the attention to and promotes the development of GIs in China and the global system. It also reminds us the challenges and opportunities in front of us.