The International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) is set to host its 26th edition conference, IIPLA 2025 China, on June 9–10, 2025, in Hangzhou, China. This event aims to transform the landscape of intellectual property laws by fostering dynamic interactions among key stakeholders and bridging the gap between the public and private sectors.
Attendees can expect to explore the latest trends and innovations in the IP industry, with sessions covering topics such as intellectual property litigation trends, data privacy and intellectual property compliance, ethical considerations in AI and intellectual property, and building comprehensive IP strategies from creation to commercialization.
The conference will feature a global gathering of over 200 IP professionals representing prestigious law firms and organizations worldwide. Notable speakers include Thomas W. Yeh, Partner at Cleary Gottlieb (USA); Sijia Li, Partner at Fangda Partners (China); and Ajit Bhide, Founder and CEO of Aixen Neoverse AI Pvt Ltd (India). The event will also offer networking breaks and an expo area for attendees to engage with peers and industry leaders.
IIPLA 2025 China is ideal for IP professionals, corporate counsel, brand protection leaders, policymakers, and investors seeking to stay at the forefront of intellectual property developments. Participants will gain valuable insights into emerging IP challenges and opportunities, making it a must-attend event for those looking to enhance their expertise and expand their professional network.
Speakers(96)
Adrian Gociu
Managing Partner at Gociu Lawyers
Adrian Gociu is the Managing Partner at Gociu Lawyers, with over 16 years of experience advising on trademark strategy, patent protection, and IP litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Ajit Bhide
Founder and CEO at Aixen Neoverse AI Pvt Ltd
Ajit Bhide is the Founder and CEO of Aixen Neoverse AI Pvt Ltd, leading advancements in artificial intelligence.
Ambur C. Smith
Founder and Managing Attorney at The Law Office of Attorney Ambur C. Smith PLLC
Ambur C. Smith is the Founder and Managing Attorney at The Law Office of Attorney Ambur C. Smith PLLC in the USA, focusing on corporate law.
Amer Alnasser
Global Business & IP Manager at AGIP
Amer Alnasser is the Global Business & IP Manager at AGIP, specializing in intellectual property management.
Amy Hsiao
Managing Partner at Eligon IP
Amy Hsiao is the Managing Partner at Eligon IP in the United States, specializing in intellectual property law.
Angela Gao
Partner at HUI YE LAW FIRM
Angela Gao is a Partner at HUI YE LAW FIRM, focusing on intellectual property law.
Aylin Onen
Intellectual Property Manager at Gianfranco Ferre LL.C
Aylin Onen is the Intellectual Property Manager at Gianfranco Ferre LL.C, specializing in IP management.
Baao Zhao
Partner at Shihui Partners
Baao Zhao is a Partner at Shihui Partners, focusing on intellectual property and corporate law.
Bahar Nalan Danış
Attorney at Law – Mediator
Bahar Nalan Danış is an Attorney at Law and Mediator in Turkey, focusing on dispute resolution.
Basel Magdy Yusef
IP & TMT Attorney at Saad Sarhan for Intellectual Property
Basel Magdy Yusef is an IP & TMT Attorney at Saad Sarhan for Intellectual Property, focusing on technology and media law.
Boris Armstrong Qi
Senior Partner at Allbrightlaw
Boris Armstrong Qi is a Senior Partner at Allbrightlaw, specializing in intellectual property law.
Bradley Van Pelt
Shareholder at Banner Witcoff
Bradley Van Pelt is a Shareholder at Banner Witcoff in the USA, specializing in intellectual property law.
Brenda Matanga
Head Of Practice & Lead IP Counsel at Bmatanga IP Attorneys
Brenda Matanga is the Head Of Practice & Lead IP Counsel at Bmatanga IP Attorneys, focusing on intellectual property law.
Cedar Boschan
Founder at Boschan Corp
Cedar Boschan is the Founder of Boschan Corp in the USA, focusing on intellectual property and entertainment law.
Charanjot Singh Grewal
Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor at XenonStack
Charanjot Singh Grewal is a Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor at XenonStack, specializing in compliance law.
Chinenye Okafor
Head of Intellectual Property and Patents at Fluence – A Siemens and AES Company
Chinenye Okafor is the Head of Intellectual Property and Patents at Fluence – A Siemens and AES Company, specializing in IP management.
Chinwe Alli
Group Legal Director at PalmPay
Chinwe Alli serves as the Group Legal Director at PalmPay, overseeing legal operations and compliance.
Chris Li
Director at Cantoop
Chris Li is the Director at Cantoop, specializing in intellectual property and technology law.
Claudia Quek
Associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Claudia Quek is an Associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Hong Kong, focusing on intellectual property law.
Dema Khafaji
Founder at DeMark IP
Dema Khafaji is the Founder of DeMark IP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Dr. Akshay Kant Chaturvedi
Corporate Head - IPR at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
Dr. Akshay Kant Chaturvedi is the Corporate Head of IPR at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited, focusing on intellectual property rights.
Dr. Amol Mahulkar
Head of Intellectual Property Services at Airbus
Dr. Amol Mahulkar is the Head of Intellectual Property Services at Airbus, focusing on IP management.
Dr. Anna Ubaydullaeva
Legal Consultant at World Bank
Dr. Anna Ubaydullaeva is a Legal Consultant at the World Bank, specializing in international law.
Dr. Marc Nathmann
Founder/ Lawyer at Flexhub Digital Group/ ING Bank NV
Dr. Marc Nathmann is the Founder and a Lawyer at Flexhub Digital Group and ING Bank NV, specializing in digital law.
Dr. Mohamed Hegazy
Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor
Dr. Mohamed Hegazy is a Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor, specializing in international law.
Elliot Papageorgiou
Head of IP Strategy, Enforcement & Trademarks at Gowling WLG
Elliot Papageorgiou is the Head of IP Strategy, Enforcement & Trademarks at Gowling WLG, specializing in IP law.
Farbod Farbi Noorani
Attorney/Founder at Noorani Global Law Firm
Farbod Farbi Noorani is an Attorney and Founder of Noorani Global Law Firm in the USA, specializing in international law.
Frances Chen
Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Frances Chen is the Managing Director at FTI Consulting, providing expert advisory services.
G. Deepak Sriniwas
Partner at Rajeshwari & Associate
G. Deepak Sriniwas is a Partner at Rajeshwari & Associate in India, focusing on intellectual property law.
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
Georges Abi Saab is the General Counsel at Ooredoo Group, focusing on corporate law.
Giulia Romanelli
IP & Tech Lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons
Giulia Romanelli is an IP & Tech Lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in the USA, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
HRH Princess Paulette
Captain of Finance and Technology Industry, Founder at SAGE Intacct, SAP, D365 Solution Architects London
HRH Princess Paulette is the Founder and Captain of Finance and Technology Industry at SAGE Intacct, SAP, D365 Solution Architects London.
Hawraa Hammoud
IP Specialist at Abou Naja IP Firm
Hawraa Hammoud is an IP Specialist at Abou Naja IP Firm in the UAE, specializing in intellectual property law.
Igor Drozdov
Deputy Chairman, VEB.RF at Skolkovo Foundation Board of Director
Igor Drozdov is the Deputy Chairman at VEB.RF and a member of the Skolkovo Foundation Board of Directors.
Irina Yakovleva
Vice Chairman at Russian IP Transaction Center
Irina Yakovleva is the Vice Chairman at the Russian IP Transaction Center, overseeing IP transactions.
Iti Negi
Ivy Liang
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP Guangzhou Representative Office at Gowling WLG
Ivy Liang is part of the Gowling WLG (UK) LLP Guangzhou Representative Office, focusing on intellectual property law.
Jan Manuel Giesen
European Patent Attorney at Glude & Partner
Jan Manuel Giesen is a European Patent Attorney at Glude & Partner in Berlin, specializing in patent law.
Jason YAO
Partner at Wanhuida Intellectual Property
Jason YAO is a Partner at Wanhuida Intellectual Property, specializing in IP law.
Jeffery A. Handelman
Partner at Crowell & Moring
Jeffery A. Handelman is a Partner at Crowell & Moring in the USA, focusing on intellectual property law.
Jeremy M. Ben-David
Managing Partner at JMB Davis Ben-David
Jeremy M. Ben-David is the Managing Partner at JMB Davis Ben-David, focusing on intellectual property law.
Joel Barry
Co-Founder at Carlton Elleker Chase
Joel Barry is the Co-Founder of Carlton Elleker Chase in the United Kingdom, specializing in corporate law.
Josephine Rivalland Robert
Managing Director
Josephine Rivalland Robert is the Managing Director in Mauritius, focusing on corporate management.
Justin Pierce
Co-chair at Venable LLP
Justin Pierce is the Co-chair at Venable LLP in the USA, focusing on intellectual property law.
Kevin Han
Partner at Gen Law firm
Kevin Han is a Partner at Gen Law firm, focusing on intellectual property law.
Kirk Sigmon
Partner at Banner Witcoff
Kirk Sigmon is a Partner at Banner Witcoff, specializing in intellectual property law.
Lance Hue
Partner at JH Yee & Co
Lance Hue is a Partner at JH Yee & Co, specializing in intellectual property law.
Letao Qin
Partner at Pierson Ferdinand
Letao Qin is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand, specializing in intellectual property law.
Liu Tingting (Jennifer)
Member of ACLA (International Legal Professionals) at ACLA International Legal Professionals
Liu Tingting (Jennifer) is a member of ACLA International Legal Professionals, specializing in international law.
Magdalena Konig
General Counsel at Sirius International Holdings
Magdalena Konig is the General Counsel at Sirius International Holdings, specializing in corporate law.
Margaret Burke
US Patent Attorney at Ideal Intellectual
Margaret Burke is a US Patent Attorney at Ideal Intellectual, specializing in patent law.
Marium Razzaq
Equity Partner at JMR Solicitors
Marium Razzaq is an Equity Partner at JMR Solicitors in the United Kingdom, focusing on corporate law.
Maxim Proksh
Chairman of the Board at Ipchain Association
Maxim Proksh serves as the Chairman of the Board at Ipchain Association, leading initiatives in intellectual property.
Michael W. Gray
IP Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP
Michael W. Gray is an IP Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP in the United States, focusing on intellectual property law.
Mona Adel
Legal Consultant at United Trademark & Patent Services
Mona Adel is a Legal Consultant at United Trademark & Patent Services in the UAE, focusing on intellectual property law.
Muhanna Al Zuheimi
Legal Researcher at The Omani Association of Intellectual Property
Muhanna Al Zuheimi is a Legal Researcher at The Omani Association of Intellectual Property, specializing in IP law.
Nazeer Ali
Capital Partner at Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman
Nazeer Ali is a Capital Partner at Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman in the United States, focusing on intellectual property law.
Nico A. P. Mooduto
Partner at SSEK Law Firm
Nico A. P. Mooduto is a Partner at SSEK Law Firm, focusing on intellectual property law.
Olivia Robert
International Business Law
Olivia Robert specializes in International Business Law in Mauritius.
Qian Tao
Professor of Intellectual Property Law at China University of Political Science and Law
Qian Tao is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at China University of Political Science and Law.
Raam Gururajan
Senior Director, Head of AI Lab at Relanto
Raam Gururajan is the Senior Director and Head of AI Lab at Relanto, specializing in artificial intelligence.
Robert Sciglimpaglia
Solo Law Practice at Robert Sciglimpaglia, Jr, Atty at Law
Robert Sciglimpaglia is a Solo Practitioner at Robert Sciglimpaglia, Jr, Atty at Law in the USA, specializing in general law practice.
Robert Theuerkauf
Partner; Registered Patent Attorney at Gray Ice Higdon, PLLC
Robert Theuerkauf is a Partner and Registered Patent Attorney at Gray Ice Higdon, PLLC in the USA, specializing in patent law.
Roger Ni
Managing Partner at Zenith Law Firm
Roger Ni is the Managing Partner at Zenith Law Firm, focusing on cross-border dispute resolution and international arbitration.
Rohit Singh Gole
Lead Business Solutions Consultant at Clarivate
Rohit Singh Gole is the Lead Business Solutions Consultant at Clarivate in the UAE, specializing in business solutions.
Rosanne Felicello
Managing Partner at Felicello Law P.C.
Rosanne Felicello is the Managing Partner at Felicello Law P.C. in the USA, focusing on corporate law.
Ross Dannenberg
Shareholder at Banner Witcoff
Ross Dannenberg is a Shareholder at Banner Witcoff in the USA, focusing on intellectual property law.
Salumeh Ramsay
Founder at S.R. Patents LLC
Salumeh Ramsay is the Founder of S.R. Patents LLC in the United States, specializing in patent law.
Sameet Gambhir
Sr. Vice President – Legal at UFlex Limited
Sameet Gambhir is the Senior Vice President – Legal at UFlex Limited, focusing on corporate law.
Shane Coughlan
Global Ambassador at OIN 2.0, Open Invention Network
Shane Coughlan is the Global Ambassador at OIN 2.0, Open Invention Network, promoting open-source IP.
Sherman Deng
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sherman Deng is a Partner at Fangda Partners, focusing on intellectual property law.
Shilpi Mehta Nanda
Founder & Managing Partner at Zeal Attorney
Shilpi Mehta Nanda is the Founder & Managing Partner at Zeal Attorney, focusing on intellectual property law.
Shuchi Agarrwal
Managing Partner at IPNeeti
Shuchi Agarrwal is the Managing Partner at IPNeeti, specializing in intellectual property law.
Shunyao (Roberto) Luo
Senior Partner at Shanghai Hansheng Law Offices
Shunyao (Roberto) Luo is a Senior Partner at Shanghai Hansheng Law Offices in China, focusing on intellectual property law.
Sijia Li
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sijia Li is a Partner at Fangda Partners, focusing on intellectual property and corporate law.
Simran Kaur
Associate Manager at IOTA Analytics
Simran Kaur is an Associate Manager at IOTA Analytics, specializing in data analytics.
Soody Tronson
Founding Managing Counsel at STLG
Soody Tronson is the Founding Managing Counsel at STLG in the USA, specializing in corporate law.
Sparsh Arora
Senior Manager at Lear Corporation
Sparsh Arora is a Senior Manager at Lear Corporation in India, specializing in corporate management.
Steve Yudong Zhao
Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices
Steve Yudong Zhao is a Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Shanghai, China, focusing on intellectual property law.
Sun Muran
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sun Muran is a Partner at Fangda Partners, specializing in intellectual property and corporate law.
Suresh Vallabhaneni
Founder & CEO at AnyGen AI
Suresh Vallabhaneni is the Founder & CEO of AnyGen AI in the USA, specializing in artificial intelligence.
Svetlana Kamyshanskaya Pantelic
Founder at Primum Law Group
Svetlana Kamyshanskaya Pantelic is the Founder of Primum Law Group in the USA, specializing in international law.
Tarique Mustafa
CEO/CTO - Founder at GhangorCloud Inc
Tarique Mustafa is the CEO/CTO and Founder of GhangorCloud Inc in the USA, focusing on cloud technologies.
Thomas W. Yeh
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb
Thomas W. Yeh is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb, specializing in intellectual property law.
Usman Khan
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Usman Khan is a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C. in the USA, specializing in intellectual property law.
Vincent Liew
Partner at Richard Wee Chambers
Vincent Liew is a Partner at Richard Wee Chambers, focusing on intellectual property and corporate law.
William Mansfield
Director of Intellectual Property at ABRO Industries, Inc.
William Mansfield is the Director of Intellectual Property at ABRO Industries, Inc., focusing on IP management.
Xun Yang
Partner at Llinks Law Offices
Xun Yang is a Partner at Llinks Law Offices, focusing on intellectual property law.
Ya-Ling Gon (Michelle)
Senior Compliance Adviser at Han Kun Law Offices
Ya-Ling Gon (Michelle) is a Senior Compliance Adviser at Han Kun Law Offices, specializing in compliance and IP law.
Yi Sun Wilkinson
Attorney at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Yi Sun Wilkinson is an Attorney at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in the United States, focusing on intellectual property law.
Yoshi Masutani
Yosr Hamza
Director, Legal & Compliance at Gartner
Yosr Hamza is the Director of Legal & Compliance at Gartner in the UAE, focusing on corporate compliance.
Yuanyuan Chu
Partner at HanKun Law Offices
Yuanyuan Chu is a Partner at HanKun Law Offices, specializing in intellectual property law.
Zhang Fangzhou
Partner at JunHe LLP, Shanghai Office
Zhang Fangzhou is a Partner at JunHe LLP's Shanghai Office, focusing on intellectual property law.
Zhengzhi Wang
Partner at Globe-Law Law Firm
Zhengzhi Wang is a Partner at Globe-Law Law Firm, specializing in intellectual property law.
Zhou Qiang
Lawyer at ZY Partners
Zhou Qiang is a Lawyer at ZY Partners, specializing in intellectual property law.
Event Details
- Date
- September 10-12, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
- Banyan Tree Spa Hangzhou
- Pricing
- $799 - $4,999
- Audience
- IP professionals, corporate counsel, brand protection leaders, policymakers, investors
- Attendees
- 200+