Trade secrets are often among a company’s most valuable assets—and increasingly, among its most vulnerable. From proprietary technology and manufacturing know-how to source code, customer relationships and strategic business information, years of investment can be jeopardized by a single employee departure, a poorly managed business relationship or a cybersecurity incident.
Against this backdrop, China has emerged as one of the world’s most significant and sophisticated jurisdictions for trade secrets protection and enforcement. As businesses navigate heightened risks driven by employee mobility, digital collaboration and the rapid adoption of AI technologies, protecting confidential information has become a critical business priority.
Join Horace Lam, Head of IPT Asia and Co-Country Managing Partner of DLA Piper China, for an insightful and practical discussion on the evolving trade secrets landscape in China. The event is hosted by DLA Piper’s China Desk in Stockholm, led by Marianne Ramel, Partner and Head of the China Desk. Drawing on recent legal developments, landmark cases and extensive experience advising multinational businesses, Horace will share actionable strategies for safeguarding valuable know-how, strengthening internal protection measures and responding effectively when disputes arise.
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Whether you work in legal, compliance, business or R&D, we look forward to welcoming you to this engaging session and sharing practical insights to help your business protect its most valuable confidential assets in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Horace Lam heads DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology teams in Asia. He advises multinational and Chinese companies on safeguarding and commercialising their intellectual property, technology and data assets, enabling them to manage evolving legal, regulatory and commercial risks in fast‑moving Asian markets.
Marianne Ramel, Marianne is head of the China desk in Sweden, and is experienced in cross-border transactions, with a particular emphasis on the Chinese market. Having worked and studied in various periods in China since 1988, Marianne has given advice on some of the largest foreign investments in China, as well as on outbound Chinese investments.
Where? DLA Piper, Sveavägen 4, Stockholm.
When? Monday, September 21, 2026, at 08:30 CEST. Registration opens at 08:00.
Cost: Free of charge.
Please register not later than Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Kindly contact info@sctc.se should you have any food restrictions or allergies.
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