Seminar 18 September 2026 – Aarhus:
Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement in China
We invite you to join us for a DIFI seminar on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement in China. The seminar will be held in both Copenhagen (17 September) and Aarhus (18 September), with Horace Lam, Partner at DLA Piper, speaking at both events alongside a Danish industry representative.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience advising multinational and Chinese companies, Horace Lam will share practical insights into intellectual property protection, enforcement, and litigation in China. Each seminar will also feature a leading Danish industry representative, sharing practical experiences of protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights when doing business in and with China.
The seminar will explore intellectual property protection and enforcement issues, including litigation strategies across different IP disciplines. Focus will be placed on the dos and don’ts, as well as best practices for preparing and navigating IP protection and enforcement in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets.
Our Speakers
We are pleased to present highly experienced speakers with extensive expertise in intellectual property and brand protection.
Horace Lam (speaking in both Copenhagen and Aarhus)
Based in Beijing, China, Horace Lam is a Partner at DLA Piper with more than 30 years of experience. He leads DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Asia, covering the Greater China region. Horace advises multinational and Chinese companies on IP strategy, global IP portfolio management, and cross-border intellectual property litigation.
Rasmus Søby Dupont (speaking in Aarhus only)
Rasmus Søby Dupont is Head of IP & Technology at Grundfos, where he works at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, and business strategy. His focus is on creating business value by helping Grundfos develop, protect, and commercialize innovation, building IP positions that support technology access, risk management, and sustainable competitive advantage. At the seminar, Rasmus will share practical experiences of IP enforcement in China and offer perspectives on the Chinese innovation ecosystem from the viewpoint of a global manufacturing company.
Join us for this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading experts and strengthen your strategic approach to intellectual property protection and enforcement.
Date and time
Friday, 18 September
09:00–12:00 (Breakfast will be served from 08:30)
Venue
DOKK1, Hack Kampmanns Plads 2, Niveau 3, 8000 Aarhus C
Price
Members of DIFI: DKK 250 (excl. VAT)
Non-members: DKK 400 (excl. VAT)
Certificate of Participation
DIFI provides a certificate of participation corresponding to three 45-minute lessons.
Registration
To secure your place, please register to the seminar no later than 15 August. Please note that spaces are limited.
