The Seventh Berkeley-Tsinghua Conference: Transnational IP in an Age of AI and Global Competition

The Seventh Berkeley-Tsinghua Conference, scheduled for October 14-15, 2026, at Tsinghua Law School, is a collaborative event between the University of California, Berkeley, and Tsinghua University. This conference serves as a platform for scholars, judges, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders from China, the United States, and beyond to exchange views on significant developments in intellectual property law.

The conference will address topics such as AI training and copyright law, AI's impact on patent doctrine, platform liability, pharmaceutical innovation, standard-essential patents, trade secrets, licensing, and the evolving landscape of transnational intellectual property practice.

While specific details about networking opportunities, expo halls, and notable speakers are not provided, the event is expected to feature a diverse range of experts and practitioners in the field.

This conference is ideal for legal professionals, scholars, and industry leaders interested in the intersection of intellectual property law and emerging technologies, particularly AI.