The Helpdesk Update is the quarterly newsletter distributed by the China IPR SME Helpdesk. As well as containing news about upcoming Helpdesk activities, each edition focuses on a specific IPR issue, giving subscribers key facts, recommended action steps, and case studies.

Below is an overview of previous Helpdesk Updates. Please click to download.

• HD Update 15 - Focus on Building Valuable Patent Portfolios new
  See our check-list of essential actions and points to bear in mind when building your patent portfolio in China.

• HD Update 14 - Focus on New Top Level Domain Names (TLDs) in China
  Learn about recently updated rules in China about registering and protecting your domain name.

• HD Update 13 - Focus on Bad-Faith Trade Mark Registration in China
  Learn about what to do if another company tries to register your trade mark in China before you do.

• HD Update 12 - Focus on Utility Model Patents in China
  Learn about how to incorporate Chinese Utilty Model Patents into your IP strategy.

• HD Update 11 – Focus on Software Copyright Registration in China
  Learn about how to register software as a copyright in China and why it is so important to your business.

• HD Update 10 – Focus on Choosing your Trade Mark Name in China
  Learn about how to choose your Chinese trade mark name and why it is so important to your business.

• HD Update 9 – Helpdesk re-launch Issue
  The re-launch issue of the Helpdesk Update highlights the Helpdesk's achievements during the pilot project phase and gives an overview of new features to come and how to use our services.

• HD Update 8 – Focus on Trade Secrets
  Learn about what trade secrets are and what steps you can take to best protect them in China.

• HD Update 7 – Focus on Domain Name Protection
  Learn about why domain names are so important to your business and how you can protect them from cybersquatters in China.

• HD Update 6 – Focus on Trademarks
  Learn about the importance of trademarks to your business and how to register them in China.

• HD Update 5 – Focus on Patents
  Learn about the different types of patents and which ones are most relevant to your business. This issue also provides information on the patent application process.

• HD Update 4 – First Anniversary Issue
  The first year anniversary issue of the Helpdesk Update highlights the Helpdesk's achievements over the past year and gives an overview of how to use our services.

• HD Update 3 – Focus on Copyrights
  Unlike trademarks and patents, registration of your copyright is not compulsory in order to obtain protection, but can be of assistance in proving the ownership of the copyright in the case of infringement. This issue walks you through the steps of registering your copyright.

• HD Update 2 – Focus on IPR Protection at Trade Fairs
  Thousands of European SMEs based in both Europe and China participate in trade fairs and exhibitions in China each year. Many of these companies witness their IPR being infringed by other companies at the trade fair and it can be a challenging issue to resolve. Read about how IP enforcement at trade fairs can become a broader enforcement strategy within your business.

• HD Update 1 – Focus on Counterfeiting
  Explore the issue of counterfeiting in China and learn which actions you can undertake to protect your business.