Sharing business strategies and experiences is an indispensable factor in facing current market challenges and conducting profitable economic and trade relations. In an increasingly complicated geopolitical and international context and a macroeconomic dimension full of unknowns, the constant exchange among experts in specific sectors is not only an opportunity to stay constantly up-to-date, but also a chance to make the most of present and future opportunities.
Through regular meetings and the organization of specific activities, the Working Groups of the Italy China Council Foundation enable network members to proactively share ideas, projects, problems and best practices in order to improve their positioning and expand their business. At the same time, the groups draw up policy documents and in-depth studies useful for understanding the state of the art of sector dynamics on the Italy-China axis.
Some outputs of the Groups in 2024
Praxi Intellectual Property, Member of ICCF and co-ordinator of the Intellectual Property Working Group, produced a detailed analysis of the legal and jurisprudential context concerning the use of registered trademarks in China. In China, the actual use, or mere 'intention to use', of a trade mark is not a precondition for applying for its registration indeed. For a correct understanding of the relevant Chinese legislation and to better protect the identity and defensibility of the distinctive sign and reputation of the owner.
Read HERE.
As part of the Energy and EnvironmentWorking Group's activities, a publication on the new Carbon Boundary Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) legislation was released. The paper also analyses the Chinese standing on the measure, which is in fact an essential element of the European Green Deal. Read HERE.
The Logistics Working Group organized a webinar entitled 'The Suez Canal Crisis: Scenarios on the China-Europe Trade Route' to analyze, with leading experts in the field, the state of the art of the crisis and promote a closer dialogue between companies and logistics operators. The seminar was organized with the support of the Italian Association of Foreign Trade (AICE), the Italy-Hong Kong Association, The International Propeller Club - Port of Milan, and with the participation of Club Asia. Read HERE.
As part of the TourismWorking Group's activities, the Welcome to Italy Access Point has been activated. This is the first information desk providing information, services and assistance, dedicated to travellers from China to Italy, at Malpensa airport. Read HERE.
Working Groups are an initiative aimed at fostering interaction and collaboration between ICCF member companies. We are at your disposal in case of specific requests or new proposals. For more information and to join the Groups, please contact Francesca Bonati: bonati@italychina.org.
