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German Brands Day – Bridging Markets, organized by the German Chamber of Commerce

Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht had the pleasure to refer about IP Strategies at the German Brands Day – Bridging Markets, organized by the German Chamber of Commerce in North China and hosted at the JD headquarters at June 11. 2025.

The event showcased expert insights from marketing executives from smart Automotive and Volkswagen Group, who shared their knowledge on how multinational brands can successfully navigate and thrive in the Chinese market. Alongside them, professionals from the service sector, such as Melchers, Starke, and We. Red Bridge discussed key topics...

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New 🇪🇺 Member States Supervisory Board of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Last Friday the new 🇪🇺 Member States Supervisory Board of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China had the first meeting at the Delegation of the European Union to China 欧盟驻华代表团. The supervisory Board represents the European Business communities based in China and consists of one representative per Member State. Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht represents Germany. He looks forward to his term and to a fruitful cooperation.

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German Chamber of Commerce World Conference

Starke Manaaging Counsel Daniel Albrecht participated at the German Chamber of Commerce World Conference in Berlin. The conference takes place every two years at the DIHK headquarters. It was a great opportunity for an exchange about boarders. A view hundreds representatives from AHKs and IHKs came here together. Daniel Albrecht represented the board of the German Chamber North China, together with two others participants. The conference was concluded with clear words from Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Rouenhoff and numerous discussions.

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Spring reception of the German Embassy in China

The German Embassy in China held its spring reception on April 16, 2025.

This year's theme was: 1945-2025-?

Against the backdrop of this anniversary, an impressive dance and music performance was presented, combining German and Chinese elements. Ambassador Dr. Flor delivered a moving speech that spanned the arc from German history to current global crises.

Approximately 200 guests, mostly diplomatic, attended the reception, including Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht .

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World IP Forum 2025 in Dubai

Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht gave a individual presentatzion about "Safeguarding Digital Identities: Cybersecurity and Brand Protection Strategies" at the World IP Forum in Dubai. The World Intellectual Property Forum is known for organising one of the best Global IP Event. It is a non-ticketed private event open only to its members. The event took take place at the Hotel Conrad Dubai in the UAE from 22nd January to 24th January 2025.

The conference's theme was "Intellectual Property in an AI-Driven World." This three-day conference focused on recent developments in...

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Happy Chinese New Year of the Snake

We wish all our friends and clients and a Happy Chinese New Year 2025.

Our office will be closed from January 28th, 2024 to February 4th, 2025. E-mails and post are therefore not read and answered regularly.

Despite it being their year, Snakes may be facing some challenges in career and finances in 2025. They'll be able to slither through it if they maintain their optimism and avoid negative influences, as well as prioritising their health.

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9TH Annual Global IP, AI & Tech Conclave 2025

Legal Media Group is proud to welcome Daniel Albrecht as a Key Speaker and esteemed member of the Legal Era Global IP, AI & Data Community.

He will join the panel titled “Guardians of Innovation: Tackling Counterfeiting and Piracy in a Globalized World” at the 𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗣, 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗩𝗘 & 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (GIPTCA 2025)! 🌟

Theme: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐏 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
🗓️ Dates: 20th-21st January 2025
📍 Venue: Hotel Taj Dubai | UAE...

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German-Chinese round table on arbitration law

On Monday December 16, 2024, Daniel Albrecht had the pleasure to take part at a panel discussion about institutional arbitration. Host was the Konrad Adenauer foundation (KAS). The second roundtable about arbitration in China was a great success and the participents had a fruitful discussion from different perspectives.

The event was divided into two topic blocks:
1. Advantages and disadvantages of investment protection agreements and economic effects of investment protection (key speaker: Dr. Reinmar Wolff, VP of the DIS and lecturer at the University of Marburg)...

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