Guangzhou Fair
From October 15 to November 4, the 136th China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as “Guangzhou Fair”) was held in Guangzhou. In accordance with the needs of intellectual property protection at the Guangzhou Fair, under the organization and guidance of the Guangdong Provincial Market Supervision Administration (Intellectual Property Office), the Guangdong Patent Agency Association assigned expert professionals such as Lawyer Guo Shuai from Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm to work at the Intellectual Property and Trade Dispute Receiving Station at the Guangzhou Fair, to assist in protecting intellectual property rights during the fair.
During their stay at the fair, Lawyer Guo strictly followed the overall arrangements of the Guangzhou Fair. He handled each intellectual property dispute in a fair and impartial manner, in accordance with laws and regulations, and efficiently.
During this 5-day stay, Lawyer Guo was stationed in Areas C and D of the Guangzhou Fair venue, handling intellectual property disputes related to design patents, utility model patents, and invention patents. During his stay, Lawyer Guo actively investigated on-site, listened patiently to the demands and opinions of both parties, and helped ensure effective intellectual property protection at the Guangzhou Fair. This helped create a strong protective barrier for intellectual property rights for both parties involved in the fair.
Guangzhou Fair
Fair Venue
During this visit to the Guangzhou Fair, Lawyer Guo said that he deeply felt the importance and influence of intellectual property in international trade.
During this period of legal services at the Guangzhou Fair, Lawyers from Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm demonstrated efficient and professional skills. They provided solid legal support for enterprises and created a favorable environment for intellectual property protection at the fair, contributing their expertise.
Guangzhou Fair
Second from the left is Lawyer Guo Shuai.
Guangzhou Fair
The China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Guangzhou Fair, was established in the spring of 1957. It is held in Guangzhou during both spring and autumn. Organized jointly by the Ministry of Commerce and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and managed by the China Foreign Trade Center, it is the longest-running, largest-scale, most comprehensive, and most influential international trade fair in China. It is known as “China’s First Fair” and serves as a “barometer” and “indicator” of China’s foreign trade.
The Guangzhou Fair is a window, a symbol, and an important platform for international trade cooperation in China. Since its establishment, it has continued to exist despite various challenges. It has been held 135 times, establishing trade relations with 229 countries and regions around the world. The total value of exports is approximately $1.5 trillion, and the number of overseas buyers who attend the fair or watch online is over 10 million. This has greatly promoted trade and friendly relations between China and various countries and regions around the world.
Lawyer Guo Shuai
Lawyer from Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm, patent agent, senior intellectual property specialist (associate level), former invention patent examiner.
Lawyer Guo has a combined background in law and engineering. His practice areas include litigation and non-litigation matters related to patents, trade secrets, and software copyrights. He has extensive experience in patent applications, patent examination and authorization, patent reexamination and invalidity determination, patent protection, and administrative litigation. He is particularly skilled in handling patent-related litigation, invalidity, and FTO matters. He also provides legal services for clients in non-litigation areas such as due diligence before listing, licensing, and transfer. His work involves industries such as industrial products, medical devices, industrial equipment, and semiconductors.
Before joining Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm, Lawyer Guo worked for the State Intellectual Property Office and well-known patent agencies in China for over 12 years. He also served as an administrative protection technical investigator for intellectual property in Guangdong Province. He is also an expert in 10+ provinces and cities, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Jiangmen, Shantou, and Huizhou.