Dear Members,

Due to the currently Covid-19 situation and strict travel control in Beijing, Shanghai & Guangzhou, the QBPC December meetings had been adjusted, please find the details as below:

1. The 1st Cross-Border IP Protection Forum - (Postponed)

Date: 31 March in 2023

Venue: Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Nansha

Hosted by: QBPC

Guided by: Guangzhou IP Leading Group Office

Customs Committee (CC)

Project Leader: Angela Shi (CC Chair)

Supported by Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee (GAPPC)

2. QBPC December General Membership Meeting

1) QBPC 5th Steering Council Meeting(QBPC Members Only) – Online

Time: December 7, 08:30 - 11:00

Topics: QBPC financial report, committees and IWGs project cost briefing, office updates, 2023 Membership Meeting Calendar, committees and IWGs 2022 Project/Budget Updates

2) QBPC 2023-2024 Leadership Election (QBPC Members Only) – Online

Time: December 7, 11:00 - 12:00 & 14:00-18:00

3) QBPC Industry Working Group Lunch Meetings※ – Cancelled offline lunch meeting in Guangzhou

Based on the demands from IWG Coordinators, office will support to find offline venue or set up online meeting.

Please contact with your relevant IWG coordinators for meeting arrangement.

4) QBPC Year-end Reception Dinner – Cancelled

5) QBPC December General Membership Meeting (Announce 2023-2024 QBPC Leadership and Interaction with members) – Cancelled

Time: December 8, 09:00 - 11:30

6) QBPC Patent and Innovation Committee Lunch Meeting – Cancelled offline lunch meeting in Guangzhou

Based on the demand from PIC, office will support to set up online meeting and inform members.

QBPC Office