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UPCOMING EVENTS

Business events with the German American Chamber of Commerce California offer a platform for anybody interested in German American relations to network, socialize, exchange ideas and knowledge.

At the same time get information about the Business Program and the Career Program of the German American Chamber of Commerce California, and about our membership benefits.

2011-10-19

Entering successfully the German Market

What you need to know about the corporate, labor and IP environment.

Our member, the MLawGroup and MPatentGroup cooperate in their common business, serving technology clients and their investors.

Two German lawyers are visiting San Diego and will dedicate this morning to give you an insight on selected legal topics.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Program: 09:00 am Speeches 10:00 am Q&A

Topics:

Corporate Law: Forms of corporations under German corporate laws; subsidiary (as German legal entity) vs branch office; compliance

Labor Law: Typical issues in employment contracts; dismissals protection; employees' inventions

IP Law: European or national patents; patent strategy; patentability; patent infringement; inventors' remuneration; trademarks

Location:

402 West Broadway, Suite 1000 - San Diego, CA 92101

Refreshments will be served.

Admission: free with registration RSVP now!

Speakers

Peter W. Kremer is a Partner at MLawGroup. He is specialized in advising technology clients on all kind of corporate & commercial matters, including M&A. Peter was a partner in the Munich office of a well-known US law firm prior to joining MLawGroup in 2007. After studies at the law schools of Passau, Germany, and Angers, France, he was admitted to the Munich Bar in 1993.

Marcus Grunert, Partner at MPatentGroup, is a German and European Patent Attorney. Marcus' main fields of interest are physics, particularly medical optics and microscopes, and employee invention law and software inventions. Born in 1962, he studied physics at Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany, and has been working since 1990 in the IP field, since 1995 as a qualified Patent Attorney.

The MLawGroup and MPatentGroup work for clients from the following industries: IT and Media, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Clean Tech, Automotive, Optics, Mechanical and Process Engineering, Control Engineering, Seminconductor and Computer Technology.

The practice areas of the Group include: Start-up and Venture Capital, Business and Technology Transactions, Corporate and Compliance, Labor and Employment, Litigation and Arbitration, Mergers and Acquisitions, IP Counseling and Strategy, Patent Prosecution and Litigation, Trademark Prosecution and Litigation, Internet and Copyright Litigation, Trade Secrets and Employees' Inventions, Plant Variety Protection.

Europe - an Opportunity for Entrepreneurs

Don't miss the 5th European-American Business Mixer,
this time focused on Entrepreneurship in the Maritime industry.

Hosted by the German Chamber and the chambers from Denmark, France, Sweden, and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Meet local business members on Wednesday, October 26, 2011

From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

at The Westgate Hotel

1055 Second Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Early registration started!

RSVP now!

An extended number of companies will present their business to our European American business network.

Moderator

Christiane Perleberg, Board Member of the German American Chamber of Commerce California, and President of Perleberg Pharma Partner Health Research. She has more than 20 years of experience internationally, specializing as a consultant for global qualitative market research in the medical field, medical device testing, and healthcare industry.

Speakers

"Promoting Maritime Trade and Investment"

Julia Rauner Guerrero, a Senior International Trade Specialist for Marine Technology, Clean Technology, and Aerospace-Defense at the U.S.Commercial Service – San Diego will open the Business Mixer on the topic “Promoting Maritime Trade and Investment”.

"A European Entrepreneur in San Diego"
"From University funded R&D to commercialization"

Charles Cousin, Owner and Co-Founder of Bellamare

Charles has been working in the sub sea industry for over 12 years. He is the owner and co-founder of Bellamare, a San Diego based company providing sub sea engineering services with a focus on design and sales of Remotely Operated Towed Vehicles.

Bellamare LLC was created as a service company to the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, in order to develop and bring to market a new instrument for marine biologists. Bellamare therefore focused its activities on the manufacturing and commercialization of its ISIIS product line: remotely operated vehicles designed to carry a high performance imaging system used for fisheries research and environmental impact assessment. Bellamare is also actively involved in the development of a state-of-the-art analysis software to identify and count marine organisms imaged with ISIIS vehicles.

Prior to founding Bellamare, Charles led the design and manufacturing of a novel manned submersible while at Seamagine Hydrospace Corporation. This submersible was designed to accommodate three persons and to reach 1500ft depth while complying with strict ABS rules and regulations. The submersible has performed more than a 1,000 dives to date.

Charles has played key roles in both companies, leading teams, engineering efforts as well as promoting growth via contract negotiations or by implementing strategic partnerships. A strong believer in creating solid relationship with his colleagues, vendors and clients, he has also been able to create solid ties to the US and French maritime industries and scientific communities.

Charles Cousin was born and raised in Normandy, France. After his associate degree from the Euro-American Institute of Sophia Antipolis, France, he transferred to the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering. Charles also holds a Master of Science in engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Harbor.

Registration

"A success story developing leadership in a worldwide market"

Omer Poroy, Director, Navigation Products at Teledyne RD Instruments

Omer is responsible for the performance of his department and manages domestic and international sales and business development activities. He holds a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology and has been with RD Instruments for the past 10 years.

Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc., located in San Diego, CA, specializes in the design and manufacture of underwater acoustic Doppler products for a wide array of current profiling and precision navigation applications. It operates across the international business scene with offices in Europe and China.

Registration

PAST EVENTS

2011-04-07

International Business Mega Mixer

at Landmark Aviation Hangar!

Where can you network within an airplane hangar filled with professionals focused on the many aspects of international trade, transport, logistics, imports, exports, software development, cargo and manufacturing? How can you meet others who understand the challenges as well as the 'aha' moments of doing business with China, Mexico, South and North America, from Europe to Africa as well as from the Middle East to Africa? You'll find all this and more at our upcoming Mega Mixer.

The German American Chamber of Commerce California invites you to the Annual International Business Mega Mixer of the World Trade Center San Diego, where hundreds of members from the WTCSD and local business organizations come together.

Networking & Brazil Themed Reception included.

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
From 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Landmark Aviation
Private Hanger
2904 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101

GACCCA Members: $35
Non Members: $45
At the door: $60
Complimentary parking

Pre-Registration is closed.

Further information

2011-04-20

metabolic balance® - Special 3-Day Coach Program

We are delighted to announce the next metabolic balance® Coach Certification Seminar in the metabolic balance® headquarters in San Diego.

This is a great opportunity to study the Introductory and Advanced metabolic balance® nutrition program series and curriculum with Dr. Funfack, the founder, himself.

From Wednesday to Friday, April 20-22, 2011

Location:
Metabolic Balance, Inc.
Emerald Plaza, 402 West Broadway, Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92101

Further information and registration

2011-06-21

International Trade Symposium

"Free Trade Pros & Cons"

In cooperation with the WORLD TRADE CENTER SAN DIEGO and the CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS, the German American Chamber of Commerce California invites you to the INTERNATIONAL TRADE SYMPOSIUM.

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

From 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

California State University San Marcos, McMahan House

Direction

GACCCA Members: $45
Non Members: $55

Registration information coming soon ....

Dan Griswold, author of 'Mad About Trade', with the Cato Institute, a public policy research organization & think tank dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues. Dan is a strong proponent of the benefits of free trade to lift global populations out of poverty.

Gawain Kripke, Senior Policy Adviser on International Trade Policy with Oxfam America based in Washington, D.C. With his diverse experience as an advocate, spokesperson, and author, Kripke heads the policy work of the organization’s ‘Make Trade Fair’ campaign, which aims to change the rules of
international trade, so that trade becomes a powerful force for reducing poverty across the globe.

Further information