International Trade Team Newsletter: February 16, 2017

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February 16, 2017

INDUSTRY CONFERENCES & SHOWS

Michigan Presence at Arab Health

The MEDC International Trade Team hosted a Pure Michigan booth at Arab Health January 30th – February 2nd in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  Company representatives from six Michigan companies exhibited their products and hosted B2B meetings within the space. B2B matchmaking meetings were arranged by the Michigan Arab Gulf Center and facilitated 50 prearranged and vetted meetings. In addition, companies attended the U.S. Pavilion VIP Networking Reception, met with U.S. Commercial Service Representatives from a variety of countries in the Middle East and attended a “How-To-Do-Business in Saudi Arabia” seminar.

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Participating companies included:
Akervall Technologies
AvaSure
Centurion Medical Products
Henry Ford Health System
Mar-Med
Surgical Safety Scanner

Market Highlight: GERMANY

According to the World Economic Forum, Germany belongs to the most prospering economies worldwide and is no. 1 in the European Union. Germany’s key industries include automotive, machinery and equipment, metal, chemicals, food and electronics. With about 20 percent of total German industry revenue, the automotive industry was the country’s largest industry sector in 2015. Machinery and equipment followed as the second largest sector in Germany. It is one of the technological motors driving Germany as a high-tech nation combining all of the key future technologies including electronics, robotics, materials and software. The third biggest sector is the metal industry, followed by chemicals, food, and the electrical industry.

With a diverse industry make-up, the country is home to a variety of sector-specific trade shows that are well positioned for Michigan companies. These shows not only offer opportunities to export to Germany, but also to Europe and around the world.

Automotive Sector:

  • April 5 & 6, 2017- Berlin- 19th Technical Congress of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
  • June 20 & 21, 2017- Munich- chassis.tech plus 2017, 8th International Munich Chassis Symposium
  • June 27 & 28, 2017- Ludwigsburg- International Automotive Electronics Convention
  • July 5 & 6, 2017- Berlin- ConCarExpo 2017

3rd International VDI Conference IT Security for Vehicles
4th International VDI Conference Automated Driving
4th International VDI Conference Automotive HMI & Connectivity

Aerospace:

  • April 25 & 26, 2017- Cologne- SAE 2017 Aerospace Standards Summit
  • April 27, 2017- Ried im Innkreis, Austria- Bodensee Aerospace Meeting
  • June 21 & 22, 2017- Braunschweig- Symposium for smart structures and systems (4Smarts)

Medical Devices:

  • March 8 & 9, 2017- Stuttgart- International B2B Forum for the medical devices industry
  • November 13-16, 2017- Düsseldorf- MEDICA

Carbon Fiber/ Composite Materials:

  • May 30-31, 2017- Stuttgart- 4th Technology Day Hybrid Lightweighting
  • September 19-21, 2017- Stuttgart- COMPOSITES EUROPE: 12th European Trade Fair and Forum for Composites, Technology and Applications

Cyber Security:

  • June 5 & 6, 2017- Lisbon- 2017 European Security Conference: Cybersecurity Analytics

 

Connect with the Michigan German Center

To learn more about these upcoming shows or for help in the German market, contact your regional International Trade Manager.  


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Legal Essentials to Exporting Workshops

These educational programs are designed to help businesses identify legal and compliance issues that are relevant as businesses pursue export opportunities. Join Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC and special guest speakers for an interactive workshop to learn tips and tools to ensure compliance. Seminars are free, but registration is required. 

FEBRUARY 22, 2017- LANSING

8:30am- 12:00pm

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & FOREIGN BUSINESS PARTNER CONTRACT

TRADEMARK/SERVICE MARK READINESS

  • Discussion of types of intellectual property
  • Importance of protecting intellectual property, specifically name and trademark, in international markets
  • Process and time frame for protecting intellectual property internationally, including alternative strategies
  • Resources available to help combat infringement
  • Tips on avoiding costly litigation and disputes related to U.S. and international trademark infringement

FOREIGN AGENT/DISTRIBUTOR CONTRACT CHECKLIST

  • Top 12 most important issues to address in contracts with foreign business partners
  • How U.S. laws and regulations will impact the relationship
  • Resources available to help with due diligence regarding foreign business partners
  • A foreign agent/distributor contract checklist

 

To register, click here.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

March 14 (Southfield): IP & Partner Contract
March 24 (Southfield): Export Control Overview
April 12 (Mt. Pleasant): Advanced Export Controls
May 4 (Traverse City): IP, Partner Contract & Export Control Overview

 


Featured Missions

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MEXICO     

April 3-7, 2017

Led by the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers
$1,250 participation fee

The mission delegation will make stops in Mexico City, Queretaro and Monterrey. Each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners. Mission participants will also benefit from networking events and logistical support provided by the Michigan Mexico Trade Center.

Time is running out! Register by February 24, 2017.
For more information or to register, click here.
 

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PARIS AIR SHOW

June 17-25, 2017

$5,995 participation fee

Looking to expand into the fast-growing global commercial aerospace and defense markets? If so, Automation Alley invites you to join our trade mission to the International Paris Air Show, June 17-25, 2017. This air show is the largest and most successful in the world, and is designed to connect and facilitate two-way trade and investment opportunities among aerospace and defense professionals worldwide.

The International Paris Air Show is expected to attract more than 2,000 exhibitors from 50 countries, over 350,000 visitors, 300 official delegations from over 90 countries, and over 4,000 international journalists.

Join Automation Alley and MEDC for an opportunity to exhibit within the Pure Michigan booth and/or attend pre-arranged matchmaking meetings with potential buyers, end users and key industry players.

Participation is limited. Register your interest before April 14, 2017.

 

Schedule a Consultation in Michigan

Interested in learning about opportunities for your company at Paris Air Show or interested in learning about your potential in Europe? Our Michigan Europe Center representative Terry Potter will be in Michigan March 13-17, 2017.

March 13: Troy
March 14: Ann Arbor
March 15: Saginaw
March 16: Grand Rapids
March 17: Grand Rapids

If your company is interested in setting up one-on-one consultation with our Europe office, please contact your regional International Trade Manager.

 


PARTNER EVENTS

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Go Global Webinar Series:

Website Globalization with ExporTech

February 23, 2017
Webinar
1:00 pm

ExporTech™ experts give advice on helping companies enter or expand in global markets. Go-to-market and export growth with website localization and online international marketing.

To register, click here.

 

How to Sell Online in SE Asia

March 8, 2017
Webinar
10:00 am

Indonesia and Vietnam experts share business opportunities and online specifics for these fast-growing markets in Southeast Asia.

To register, click here.

 


18th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium

March 9, 2017

7:30 am- 12:00 pm
$190/person

The West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium is a yearly event bringing together business owners, senior management, and decision makers from all tiers of the automotive industry. This premier automotive suppliers event provides the most up-to-date industry forecasts, latest issues, and trends, with opportunities to network and learn from others in the increasingly challenging and ever-changing industry of automotive.

Register today!

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