AKRON, OH -- The MEMA Brand Protection Council will focus on intellectual property rights (IPR) problems with Chinese manufacturers at its dinner on Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Mich. All members are encouraged to attend this two-day meeting, which concludes at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21.

The Council meeting will begin with a lunch at noon on Jan. 20, followed by afternoon sessions. A reception is scheduled for 5 p.m., with the dinner program on China afterward. More speakers and discussions will be held Jan. 21.

Rooms at the Hyatt Regency are available at special rate of $149 per night. Further agenda details will be released soon, along with registration information.

For more information, contact Paul Foley at pfoley@mema.org.

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