The US-China Business Council, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and the Washington State China Relations Council hosted a breakfast and panel discussion on the US-China commercial relationship on May 22, 2012.
Moderator: Joseph J. Borich, President, Washington State China Relations Council
Panelists: Erin Ennis, Vice President, US-China Business Council
Fraser Mendel, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
Erin Ennis discussed the current operating environment for US companies in China and provided an overview of the latest developments in US-China trade politics. Fraser Mendel discussed key matters affecting innovation policy in China, including affecting intellectual property, with a focus on patents.