7/22/2010 Innovation Management and Technology Transfer in China: The Big Picture and the Little Details
China has made great strides toward becoming an “innovation nation” and a center for emerging technology. Successful partnerships in the development of innovation in China — where enterprises, academia, and government each play a unique role — require an understanding of the potential pitfalls involved in facilitating the transfer and commercialization of technology.
Experienced industry executives and Foley China Practice attorneys participated in a Web conference as part of our Global Marketplace — Eye on China: Web Series, which explored the hotbeds for innovation in China as well as practical strategies for effectively navigating the complexities of technology export and development.
Specific topics included:
What is the current state of life science technology development in China?
How is the commercialization of new technology really viewed in China?
Where in China is technology being developed?
Who are China's gatekeepers to new innovation?
What are the potential pitfalls when partnering to develop new technology in China?
How can companies structure deals to mitigate or avoid disputes down the road?
