From 14th to 15th June 2024, the 2024 AIPPI China Youth IP Seminar, which is organized by AIPPI Chinese Group, is held in Datong, Shanxi.
The Seminar features two full days of sessions, discussions and networking opportunities. Lin Xiaohong, Vice President of AIPPI Chinese Group kicks off the event with opening remarks. The opening ceremony is officiated by Richard Yi Li, Secretary General of AIPPI Chinese Group.
Heavyweight speaks include judges from the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) and officials from the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). Discussions focus on topics including “Patent Filing & Prosecution”, “TM use in different procedures”, “AI Patent Practice”, “Protection of Design”, “Pharma Patent Practice”, “AI: accelerating the advent of future, IP: shaping the future of AI”, “Patent Litigation and Licensing”, among others.
Wang Rui, Partner of Wanhuida Intellectual Property, serves as a jury member of the event. The firm’s Senior Trademark Counsel Hu Meili moderates the session on “Coping with the Challenges in Trademark Practice”. Associate He Yanli speaks on “Patent Litigation Risk Control Strategy”. Patent Attorney Luo Zhixin shares insights on “Patent Practice in the Field of Medical Instruments”. Associate Zhang Xiaoquan delves into the “Predicament of GUI Design Protection and Countermeasures”. Trademark Attorney Xu Yanan offers takeaways on trademark use in the non-use cancellation procedure, and Trademark Paralegal Ye Peng shares practical tips on the protection of geographical indication under China’s current legal framework.
Zhang Xiaoquan wins the first prize in the “Speaker’s best performance” category, Xu Yanan the third prize in the same category, and Hu Meili the third prize in the “Moderator’s best performance” category.
Zhang Xiaoquan, Xu Yanan, Wang Rui, Luo Zhixin, Hu Meili, He Yanli & Ye Peng (L to R)
Group photo