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MAIB International Trade News Bulletin
Items of Interest to the International Business Community
June 19, 2007
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In This Issue
-- EVENT: June 20, Wed.--"IP in China: Balancing Risks with Rewards"--8am, Boston
-- EVENT: June 21, Thurs.--"Ten Questions You Should Ask About Doing Business in China," 7:30am, Waltham
-- EVENT: June 26, Tues.--CONECT's 16th Annual Meeting, 6pm, East Boston
-- TRADE SHOW: Oct. 24-31--K-PLASTICS 2007, Dusseldorf, Germany
-- TRADE SHOW: Nov. 14-17--MEDICA 2007, Dusseldorf, Germany
-- TRADE SHOW: Jan. 28-31, 2008--ARAB HEALTH, Dubai, UAE
-- NOTE TO OUR READERS

There's still time to sign up for a seminar on China, CONECT's Summer Celebration, or the Massachusetts Pavilions at the Fall 2007 Trade Shows in Germany. Enjoy the summer!

EVENT: June 20, Wed.--"IP in China: Balancing Risks with Rewards"--8am, Boston
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Wolf Greenfield presents a complimentary seminar on Intellectual Property and doing business in China, specifically patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and contracts in China. Moderators and panelists include Ed Perlman of Wolf Greenfield; David D'Angelo, Sr. VP, Staples Brand Group, Staples; Mario Donato, IP & Licensing Counsel, STMicroelectronics; Brent Segal, Co-Founder & COO, Nantero Inc., Tim Bancroft, Director, China Practice, Goulston & Storrs; and James Morris, Electrical & Computer Technologies Group, Wolf Greenfield. Event begins at 8am and is held at Wharf Room, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston. To register or with questions, contact Jay Wager at 617-646-8368 or jwager@wolfgreenfield.com.

Visit WolfGreenfield.com.
EVENT: June 21, Thurs.--"Ten Questions You Should Ask About Doing Business in China," 7:30am, Waltham
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Citizens Bank and Bank of China present this forum and panel discussion on conducting business in China. Moderated by Robert Mahoney, Exec. Vice Chairman, Citizens Financial Group, the panel includes Marshall Meyer PhD, Wharton School, Univ. of Pennsylvania; Barbara Jones, Partner, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart; Brian Hurley, Vice President Global Markets, Citizens Bank, and Ernest Li, First Vice President, Bank of China NYC Branch. Location of seminar is Westin Waltham Hotel, 70 Third Ave., Waltham. Event begins at 7:30am and goes to 10:30am. Event is free of charge but registration is required. RSVP by calling 617-725-5633 or emailing marguerite.maguire@citizenscapital.com.

 

EVENT: June 26, Tues.--CONECT's 16th Annual Meeting, 6pm, East Boston
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CONECT (Coalition of New England Companies for Trade) presents a Caribbean Evening under the tented pavilion at the Harborside Hyatt Hotel, East Boston, from 6-10pm. Ticket prices are $99 for members, $125 for non-members. Register on-line at the website below, call 508-481-0424 or email conect@charter.net.

Visit www.conect.org.

 
TRADE SHOW: Oct. 24-31--K-PLASTICS 2007, Dusseldorf, Germany
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The Mass. Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) is once again coordinating Mass. companies' participation in the Massachusetts Pavilion at K Plastics 2007 in Germany. MOITI provides many services and a turn-key facility, along with competitive pricing. Held every three years, this show is the largest and most prominent international plastics and rubber-related industry trade show in the world. Over 2900 exhibitors will attract 230,000 trade visitors from 100 countries. For further information on the Mass. Pavilion, contact Diana LaMuraglia at 617-973-8650 or email diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us.

Visit www.k-online.de

 
TRADE SHOW: Nov. 14-17--MEDICA 2007, Dusseldorf, Germany
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The Mass Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) encourages Mass.-based medical technology companies to sign up now to participate at the Massachusetts Pavilion at MEDICA 2007. The pavilion is expected to sell out again this year, so early reservations are advised. MEDICA 2007 will attract 140,000 visitors and more than 4300 exhibitors from over 65 countries--over 350 from North America. For more information or to reserve space, contact Diana LaMuraglia at 617-973-8650 or diana.lamuraglia@state.ma.us.

Visit www.medica.de.

 
TRADE SHOW: Jan. 28-31, 2008--ARAB HEALTH, Dubai, UAE
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MOITI , the Mass. Export Center, and MassMedic encourage all Mass. companies in the hospital, medical equipment and services industries to participate in the Mass. Pavilion at Arab Health 2008. This is the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East and offers companies the opportunity to showcase their products and services in one of the fastest-growing and lucrative healthcare markets in the world. More than 30,000 healthcare professionals, distributors and senior hospital representatives are expected to attend, along with 2200 exhibitors from 70 countries. To register or for more information, contact MaryBeth Totten at 617-973- 8650 or marybeth.totten@state.ma.us.

Visit www.mass.gov/moiti.


NOTE TO OUR READERS
Your notices of events and suggestions for topics are always welcome.

Massachusetts Alliance for International Business (MAIB) is grateful to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) for their financial support.

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This newsletter is produced by the MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE for INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (MAIB), an Affiliate of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (A.I.M.). MISSION: MAIB helps businesses succeed in the global economy through programs that inform, educate and assist. SERVICES: a bi-weekly email newsletter; annual International Trade Achievement Awards; Massachusetts Export Competitiveness Reports; Trade Seminars and Roundtables. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Kristen Rupert
 
phone: 617-262-1180