On September 20, 2016, the International Trademark Association (INTA), Beijing Intellectual Property Protection Association (BIPPA) and Zhongguancun Federation of Social Organizations (ZGCFSO) signed a cooperation agreement during an INTA delegation visit to Beijing, China.

This agreement sets the foundation for a formal working relationship for INTA, BIPPA and ZGCFSO, enabling the three organizations to work together to support brand owners and innovation in China and to enhance the role of trademarks within China’s business community.

Through this cooperation agreement with BIPPA and ZGCFSO, INTA will provide brand owners with resources and information to grow and protect their brands domestically and in foreign markets. Initiatives in the agreement include:
• Development of educational programs and specific collaborative projects related to trademarks, dispute settlement, trademark rights enforcement, and related matters;
• Exchange of research and information on issues of mutual interest;

• Engagement with all stakeholders in brands and trademarks in China, including local governments and mutual partners in the public and private sectors.

 

The three organizations are uniquely positioned to support brand owners and innovation in China through education, exchange of information, and engagement.

WAN HUI DA Founding Partner Mr. Bai Gang, Senior Partners Dr. Huang Hui, Ms. Ren Haiyan and Mr. Zhu Zhigang, as well as the firm’s Partner Mr. Lei Yongjian attend the signing ceremony.
 
About INTA
INTA is the global association of trademark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related IP in order to protect consumers and to promote fair and effective commerce. Founded in 1878, INTA is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Brussels, Shanghai, Singapore, and Washington, D.C., and representatives in Geneva and New Delhi.
 
About BIPPA
BIPPA is a not-for-profit social organization jointly established by hi-tech businesses, universities, academic institutions, and trade associations in Beijing, China. Established in 2006, BIPPA is dedicated to promoting, through its organizational and coordinating function, institutional and corporate members’ competence in managing, protecting, and exploiting IP rights.
 
About ZGCFSO
ZGCFSO is a not-for-profit social organization jointly initiated and established by chambers of commerce, associations, and private non-enterprise entities that are active within the Z-Park in Beijing, China. Established in 2003, ZGCFSO’s mission is to serve the 20,000+ hi-tech companies within the geographical scope of Z-Park by providing funds and public services to innovation programs, promoting inter-organizational communication and cooperation among social organizations, and boosting innovation capacity and start-ups.