This summer the BTHA organised and hosted three regional member meetings taking place in Leeds, Birmingham and London. The meetings were free of charge and designed to offer practical knowledge on a range of issues relevant to membership.
The following topics formed the agenda for the meetings:
Natasha Crookes and Roland Earl, BTHA
- New member services for the BTHA - How and where to find information from the Association to make the most of your membership
- Make Time 2 Play - A BTHA initiative to promote the value of play
Jerry Burnie, I-Q-S and BTHA Safety Advisor
- The role and structure of the Toy Safety Committee and the Toy Safety Advisory Service
- An update on the Toy Safety Directive
- Guidance and where to find advice from the BTHA
Vince Shiers Ph.D., RQA and Scott Keane/Michael Crabtree, Crisis Management Division, Chartis Insurance
- The benefits of preparation
- Recall examples and numbers
- Product recall insurance - triggers and cover
Josh Wong, Partner, DLA Piper, Litigation & Regulatory
- Contracting with Chinese parties: Key issues to consider when entering into contracts with Chinese parties. How effective are contracts under Chinese law at protecting foreign buyers?
- Effective Dispute Resolution in China: Best way to resolve disputes with Chinese parties and legal and practical options available to foreign buyers in dispute with Chinese supplier.
- Establishing a Presence in China (Joint Venture or Wholly Owned Subsidiary): Potential advantages in having your own sourcing or trading company in China.
Chris Tulley, Partner, DLA Piper, Intellectual Property & Technology
- Which Intellectual Property Rights Protect Toys?
- Google Adwords: Is it acceptable to use a competitor's trade mark in Internet keyword advertising?
- One Bite At The Cherry: The wider impact of trade mark revocation and opposition proceedings.
James Dorrell, Giraffe Innovation
- How to avoid the pitfalls of knee jerk sustainability decisions and the changing environmental climate
- Design advice: how to use the new BTHA Footprinting & Sustainability Decision Making Tool
- Practical exercise: re-designing a product using the framework
For more information on the meetings, please contact chris@btha.co.uk
