University of Helsinki
Hanken School of Economics, together with the IPR University Center, has hosted Associate Professor Li Zhao from Shanghai University on 21-24 November 2014.
This four day visiting stay was rich in activities, discussions and exchange. One of the highlights was the introduction of the TRANSIP project, and of its accomplishments, by Professor Nari Lee. Professor Zhao congratulated its leaders for their intensive work and the successful outcomes. Professor Lee also presented the international master program in IP conducted at Hanken. Professor Zhao shared in return information on the current IP research at her university and outlined the development of IP strategies implemented by the government of Shanghai. In conclusion of this meeting, Professor Zhao expressed her wish to seek potential opportunities for cooperation between Shanghai University and Hanken.
Professor Zhao visited also the IPR University Center to meet with Professor Niklas Bruun, its Director, Professor Olli Pitkänen, the Director of research and Ms Marja-Leena Mansala, the Secretary General. During the meeting Professor Zhao heard about how the Center came to existence, what are its functions, what research activities it carries and how the administration of the Center operates. Following this visit, Professor Zhao is not only interested in furthering the cooperation with the IPR University Center, but she also considers to suggest to Shanghai University, and local government,the creation of a similar institution that would coordinate IP research and education.
During her visit stay in Helsinki, professor Zhao gained a very broad view of the IP landscape in Finland, as she visited also the Finnish Patent and Registration Office and the Kolster Law Firm.
Authors: Yajie Zhao and He Kan