The China Trademark Festival was held in Changsha, China this year. The theme was "One Belt One Road," focusing on international trademark cooperation and the development of IP protection along trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
To explore opportunities for international trademark collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative, understand China's evolving trademark landscape, and establish connections with Chinese IP professionals. The festival aimed to bridge Eastern and Western approaches to intellectual property protection.
We learned about China's advanced digital trademark filing systems, gained insights into protecting trademarks in the Chinese market, and understood the unique challenges of brand protection in one of the world's largest economies. The team also explored opportunities for our clients seeking to expand into Asian markets.
Our Managing Partner Neema Magimba and Partner Kenneth Odinga attended the 10th Annual Adams & Adams Africa Network Meeting, marking a decade of successful collaboration across the African IP network.
The China Trademark Festival was held in Changsha, China this year. The theme was "One Belt One Road," focusing on international trademark cooperation and the development of IP protection along trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Our Managing Partner attended the INTA 2023 Annual Meeting in Singapore, one of the world's premier gatherings for trademark and brand professionals. She had the opportunity to meet with our Partners Jeremiah Odinga and network with leading IP practitioners from around the globe.