On the morning of July 3^rd, the “15^th China International Cartoon & Game Expo” (CCG EXPO 2019) Business Conference Summit Forum was grandly held at the Intercontinental Shanghai Expo. Watson & Band Managing Partner, Mr. Frank Qian, was invited to attend the Forum’s “Newly Emerging Forces” distinctive project roadshow and business cooperation conference. Mr. Qian shared his practical insights on intellectual property protection in the animation industry as the prelude to the roadshow.

Firstly, Mr. Qian introduced the current scale of the animation industry and state of its legal disputes. He revealed the fact that intellectual property disputes currently account for an overwhelming percentage among the various legal disputes in the industry, and also pointed out the importance and strategic value of intellectual property protection.

Afterwards, Mr. Qian spoke about legal protection for the animation industry. From the original production of intellectual property in upstream industries, to the investment and operation of works in midstream industries, to the derivative development of games or merchandise in downstream industries, Mr. Qian gave a summary of the legal protection system for the entire animation industry, bringing inspirations to and triggering thoughts among the attendees.

Meanwhile Watson & Band also set up a booth on the site of the CCG EXPO 2019 Business Conference Summit Forum, and appointed specific persons to attend to all types of consultations from attendees, and explore opportunities for future cooperation.

Watson & Band’s professional legal team enjoys rich practical experience in the animation and gaming industry. Our team has successfully represented a number of large domestic and foreign Internet gaming companies in legal actions, and we provide professional legal services and solutions to legal problems that rise during various stages of IP operations within the industry.

 Our services in this area include:

u  Assisting in the introduction of copyrights for overseas animations and games;

u  Reviewing content compliance and assisting in completing administrative approval formalities;

u  Providing services concerning IP protection and enforcement against unfair competition involved in the IP operations of animations and games;

u  Drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements and other legal documents at various stages such as distribution of and investment in

u  animations and games;

u  Providing legal enforcement actions against the infringement of virtual property rights in animations and games.