Hong Kong’s new Companies Ordinance will come into operation on March 3, 2014, just a little over four months from now. The Hong Kong government’s notice can be found here.
Lise TISSOT JENDLY gave a presentation on China to a visiting delegation from Neuchâtel at the Swiss consular’s residence last Monday in Shanghai. Representatives from Switzerland’s economic, academic, scientific and political sectors were present, including business leaders in the high-precision machinery, electronic device, photovoltaics, medical device, intellectual property and strategic consulting industries.
On Monday, October 7, Eiger partner John EASTWOOD will speak as part of a panel discussion at the International Bar Association (IBA) annual meeting in Boston. The session is titled “Intellectual Property Rights Concerns Upon Importation”, and will also feature lawyers from Brazil, Australia, South Korea, the U.S. and China.