IP considerations in technology transfer to Vietnam and South-East Asia
South-East Asia is enjoying a shift in interest with respect to innovative investment. While the last 30-40 years have seen China and Taiwan receive the benefit of innovative investment by way of technology transfers, companies are now looking to the South-East Asia region in general, and Vietnam in particular, to be a key partner in the investment of different types of technologies across a multitude of industries. ‘Technology’ should be considered to include not only production technology but also management expertise, marketing skills and general intangible corporate assets.
European companies is facing challenges in term of devising creative solutions to minimise the risks to their Intellectual Property (IP) associated with technology transfers which can lead to loss of competitiveness and market share to local competitors. Join the Breakfast Briefing to get an answer to the question.
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