Innovation Management and Technology Transfer in China: The Big Picture and the Little Details

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?

Moderator:

• James F. Ewing, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

Speakers:

• James C. Chapman, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
  
• Greg B. Scott, Founder and President, ChinaBio LLC
  
• Guang Yang, Associate Director, Discovery Technology, GSX RD China