Venezia 81 Unveils Star-Studded Jury Including Isabelle Huppert and Zhang Ziyi for 2024 Venice Film Festival

Venice, Italy – The anticipation mounts as the Venice International Film Festival gears up for its 81st edition, slated to run from August 28 through September 7, 2024. An assembly of distinguished cinema personalities shall form the International Jury for the Venezia 81 Competition, as announced by festival director Alberto Barbera. This prestigious panel, chaired by celebrated French actress Isabelle Huppert, will be responsible for dispensing the revered Golden Lion for Best Film among other awards. Under Barbara’s guidance, the festival continues to uphold its esteemed reputation by attracting a spectrum of global talent to … Read more

German-Chinese Lawyer Wanze Zhang Joins Michalski Hüttermann to Expand China Desk and Strengthen IP Practice

COLOGNE, Germany – Wanze Zhang, a German lawyer with Chinese roots, has joined Michalski Hüttermann, a law firm specializing in intellectual property (IP) matters. Zhang brings a wealth of experience in IP law, having previously worked at prominent firms such as Maxton & Langmaack and Dompatent von Kreisler Selting Werner. During her time at Dompatent, Zhang played a significant role in establishing the China desk, which focused on providing IP advice to Chinese clients. She advised companies like Xiaomi, Great Wall Motor, Opple Lighting, and Svolt Energy on various IP issues, including trademark and patent … Read more