British universities are tackling the employability challenge for Chinese graduates through a new series of CBBC networking events in China, fostering connections and career opportunities The landscape of international higher education has shifted dramatically in recent years, with British universities facing unprecedented challenges. A marked decline in international student numbers, particularly from China – the largest cohort of overseas students in the UK – has placed significant financial strain on …
Last year was another remarkable year for intellectual property (IP) in China and around the world. Peter Mumford, senior associate with Potter Clarkson LLP, provides a brief overview of some of the top IP developments from 2022 that may be of interest to businesses in China and the UK China Joins WIPO’s Hague System And The Marrakesh Treaty Two of the most significant developments of 2022 were the coming into …
The Chinese government is pinning the country’s development on science and technology, ensuring the Party can innovate its way out of any problems the future may hold. British businesses could find themselves at a disadvantage as a new ‘techno-nationalism’ grips China’s industrial markets and results in the adoption of a ‘China first’ principal in government procurement, writes Joe Cash “Mr Science” has made many cameo appearances in the Party’s presentation …
From pharmaceuticals to data protection, 2021 was a big year for China’s intellectual property laws and initiatives. Peter Mumford looks back over 5 of the biggest IP stories of note for UK-China businesses 1. Will China be an IPR leader by 2035? The best place to start with this round-up of 2021 is the release of the Outline of Building An Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Powerhouse (2021-2035). Why? Because the Outline …