The International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) is organizing its 29th Intellectual Property Law Conference, IIPLA 2026 China, scheduled for June 8–9, 2026, at the Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel in Shanghai, China. This event aims to connect, educate, and empower intellectual property professionals worldwide, fostering dynamic interactions among key stakeholders and bridging the gap between the public and private sectors.
The conference will cover a wide range of critical topics, including global and regional trends in intellectual property law, patent prosecution, litigation and enforcement strategies, trademark protection and brand management in international markets, IP challenges in emerging technologies such as AI, fintech, biotech, and digital platforms, cross-border IP transactions, licensing, and commercialization, IP compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution, and the future of innovation and IP policy in Asia and worldwide. These sessions will be led by renowned international speakers and industry experts, offering practical insights, case studies, and forward-looking perspectives.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in structured and informal networking sessions designed to foster collaboration among law firms, corporates, IP service providers, and innovators. The event is expected to bring together over 200 IP professionals representing prestigious law firms and organizations from across the globe, providing a platform to explore the latest trends and innovations in the IP industry and showcase cutting-edge products, services, and solutions designed to tackle pressing IP challenges.
IIPLA 2026 China is ideal for IP attorneys, patent and trademark professionals, corporate counsels, policymakers, innovators, technology leaders, and industry experts from Asia and beyond. Participants will gain strategic insights tailored to the Asian and international markets, expand their professional network in one of the world’s most dynamic IP ecosystems, and strengthen their organization’s global IP strategy.
Speakers(83)
Adrian Gociu
Managing Partner at Gociu Lawyers
Adrian Gociu is the Managing Partner at Gociu Lawyers in Romania, focusing on corporate law.
Ajit Bhide
Founder and CEO at Aixen Neoverse AI Pvt Ltd
Ajit Bhide is the Founder and CEO of Aixen Neoverse AI Pvt Ltd in India, leading advancements in artificial intelligence.
Amer Alnasser
Global Business & IP Manager at AGIP
Amer Alnasser is the Global Business and IP Manager at AGIP in Sweden, overseeing international intellectual property operations.
Angela Gao
Partner at HUI YE LAW FIRM
Angela Gao is a Partner at HUI YE LAW FIRM in China, specializing in corporate law.
Avinav Banerjee
IP Research, Analytics & Intelligence at Airbus
Avinav Banerjee is part of the IP Research, Analytics & Intelligence team at Airbus, focusing on IP law.
Aylin Onen
Intellectual Property Manager at Gianfranco Ferre LL.C
Aylin Onen is the Intellectual Property Manager at Gianfranco Ferre LL.C, focusing on IP law.
Baao Zhao
Partner at Shihui Partners
Baao Zhao is a Partner at Shihui Partners in China, specializing in corporate law.
Bahar Nalan Danış
Attorney at Law – Mediator at Turkey
Bahar Nalan Danış is an Attorney at Law and Mediator in Turkey, specializing in dispute resolution.
Basel Magdy Yusef
IP & TMT Attorney at Saad Sarhan for Intellectual Property
Basel Magdy Yusef is an IP and TMT attorney at Saad Sarhan for Intellectual Property in Egypt, specializing in technology and media law.
Boris Armstrong Qi
Senior Partner at Allbrightlaw
Boris Armstrong Qi is a Senior Partner at Allbrightlaw in China, specializing in international arbitration.
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 in Zimbabwe, focusing on IP law.
Charanjot Singh Grewal
Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor at XenonStack
Charanjot Singh Grewal is a Corporate Legal and Compliance Advisor at XenonStack in India, ensuring regulatory compliance.
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 in the USA, managing the company's patent portfolio.
Chinwe Alli
Group Legal Director at PalmPay
Chinwe Alli is the Group Legal Director at PalmPay in China, managing the company's legal functions.
Chris Li
Director at Cantoop
Chris Li is a Director at Cantoop in China, focusing on 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 litigation.
Dema Khafaji
Founder at DeMark IP
Dema Khafaji is the Founder of DeMark IP in the UAE, providing intellectual property services.
Diallo T Crenshaw
Jordan Intellectual Property Law, LLC at USA
Diallo T Crenshaw is part of Jordan Intellectual Property Law, LLC in the USA, focusing on IP law.
Dr. Akshay Kant Chaturvedi
Corporate Head - IPR at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
Dr. Akshay Kant Chaturvedi is the Corporate Head of Intellectual Property Rights at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited in India, managing the company's IP portfolio.
Dr. Amol Mahulkar
Head of Intellectual Property Services at Airbus
Dr. Amol Mahulkar is the Head of Intellectual Property Services at Airbus in India, managing the company's IP assets.
Dr. Anna Ubaydullaeva
Legal Consultant at World Bank
Dr. Anna Ubaydullaeva is a Legal Consultant at the World Bank in Uzbekistan, advising on legal matters.
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 in the Netherlands, specializing in digital law.
Dr. Mohamed Hegazy
Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor
Dr. Mohamed Hegazy is a Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor, focusing on regulatory affairs.
Dr. Sanjar Muminov
President at SANDJAR GROUP
Dr. Sanjar Muminov is the President at SANDJAR GROUP, focusing on corporate 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 in China, focusing on IP law.
Frances Chen
Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Frances Chen is the Managing Director at FTI Consulting in China, specializing in forensic and litigation consulting.
G. Deepak Sriniwas
Partner at Rajeshwari & Associate
G. Deepak Sriniwas is a Partner at Rajeshwari & Associate in India, specializing in IP law.
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
Georges Abi Saab is the General Counsel at Ooredoo Group in Qatar, overseeing the company's legal affairs.
Giulia Romanelli
IP & Tech Lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons
Giulia Romanelli is an IP and Tech Lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in the USA, focusing on technology law.
HRH Princess Paulette
Captain of Finance and Technology Industry, Founder at SAGE Intacct, SAP, D365 Solution Architects
HRH Princess Paulette is a leader in the finance and technology sectors, having founded SAGE Intacct, SAP, and D365 Solution Architects in London, UK.
Hawraa Hammoud
IP Specialist at Abou Naja IP Firm
Hawraa Hammoud is an IP Specialist at Abou Naja IP Firm in the UAE, focusing on IP law.
Igor Drozdov
Deputy Chairman, VEB.RF at Skolkovo Foundation Board of Director
Igor Drozdov is the Deputy Chairman at VEB.RF and a Board Director at Skolkovo Foundation in Russia, promoting innovation.
Irina Yakovleva
Vice Chairman at Russian IP Transaction Center
Irina Yakovleva serves as Vice Chairman at the Russian IP Transaction Center, focusing on IP transactions.
Ivy Liang
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP Guangzhou Representative Office at Guangzhou
Ivy Liang is part of the Gowling WLG (UK) LLP Guangzhou Representative Office in China, specializing in IP 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 in China, focusing on IP 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 in Israel, specializing in IP law.
Josephine Rivalland Robert
Managing Director
Josephine Rivalland Robert is a Managing Director in Mauritius, specializing in corporate law.
Justin Pierce
Co-chair at Venable LLP
Justin Pierce is the Co-chair at Venable LLP in the USA, specializing in corporate law.
Karim Elhelaly
Group Legal Advisor at VIU
Karim Elhelaly is the Group Legal Advisor at VIU in the UAE, specializing in corporate law.
Kevin Han
Partner at Gen Law firm
Kevin Han is a Partner at Gen Law firm in China, specializing in corporate law.
Kirk A. Sigmon
Partner at Banner Witcoff
Kirk Sigmon is a Partner at Banner Witcoff in the USA, focusing on intellectual property law.
Lance Hue
Partner at JH Yee & Co
Lance Hue is a Partner at JH Yee & Co in Malaysia, focusing on corporate law.
Letao Qin
Partner at Pierson Ferdinand
Letao Qin is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand in China, specializing in intellectual property law.
Liat Galily-Perel
Head of Intellectual Property Law at Israel
Liat Galily-Perel is the Head of Intellectual Property Law in Israel, specializing in IP 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 in China, focusing on international law.
Magdalena Konig
General Counsel at Sirius International Holdings
Magdalena Konig serves as General Counsel at Sirius International Holdings in the UAE, overseeing the company's legal affairs.
Margaret Burke
US Patent Attorney at Ideal Intellectual
Margaret Burke is a US Patent Attorney at Ideal Intellectual in Hong Kong, focusing on patent law.
Marium Razzaq
Equity Partner at JMR Solicitors
Marium Razzaq is an Equity Partner at JMR Solicitors in the United Kingdom, specializing in corporate law.
Maxim Proksh
Chairman of the Board at Ipchain Association
Maxim Proksh is the Chairman of the Board at Ipchain Association in Russia, promoting blockchain solutions for IP.
Mohamed Hegazy
Senior Consultant for Regulatory and Compliance Affairs at Digital Economy and Technology General Division
Mohamed Hegazy is a Senior Consultant for Regulatory and Compliance Affairs at the Digital Economy and Technology General Division in Egypt, focusing on regulatory affairs.
Mona Adel
Legal Consultant at United Trademark & Patent Services
Mona Adel is a Legal Consultant at United Trademark & Patent Services in the UAE, specializing in IP 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 in Oman, focusing on IP law.
Muna Farid
Director at Hatch Consulting FZE
Muna Farid is a Director at Hatch Consulting FZE in the UAE, focusing on corporate law.
Nico A. P. Mooduto
Partner at SSEK Law Firm
Nico A. P. Mooduto is a Partner at SSEK Law Firm in Indonesia, specializing in corporate law.
Olivia Robert
International Business Law
Olivia Robert specializes in International Business Law in Mauritius, focusing on corporate law.
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 the China University of Political Science and Law, contributing to academic research and education.
Raam Gururajan
Senior Director, Head of AI Lab at Relanto
Raam Gururajan is the Senior Director and Head of the AI Lab at Relanto in India, leading advancements in artificial intelligence.
Roger Ni
Managing Partner at Zenith Law Firm
Roger Ni is the Managing Partner at Zenith Law Firm in China, specializing in cross-border dispute resolution.
Rohit Singh Gole
Lead Business Solutions Consultant at Clarivate
Rohit Singh Gole is the Lead Business Solutions Consultant at Clarivate in the UAE, focusing on IP law.
Sameet Gambhir
Senior Vice President – Legal at UFlex Limited
Sameet Gambhir is the Senior Vice President of Legal at UFlex Limited in India, overseeing the company's legal functions.
Sasha Tan
Founder and CEO at Favful
Sasha Tan is the Founder and CEO of Favful, a beauty product platform, with experience in internet businesses.
Shaina Lumish
Corporate Counsel at Renesas Electronics America Inc.
Shaina Lumish is the Corporate Counsel at Renesas Electronics America Inc. in the USA, specializing in corporate law.
Shane Coughlan
Global Ambassador at OIN 2.0, Open Invention Network
Shane Coughlan serves as the Global Ambassador for OIN 2.0 at the Open Invention Network in Japan, promoting open-source innovation.
Sherman Deng
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sherman Deng is a Partner at Fangda Partners in China, 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 in India, specializing in corporate law.
Shuchi Agarrwal
Managing Partner at IPNeeti
Shuchi Agarrwal is the Managing Partner at IPNeeti in India, specializing in intellectual property law.
Sijia Li
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sijia Li is a Partner at Fangda Partners in China, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.
Simran Kaur
Associate Manager at IOTA Analytics
Simran Kaur is an Associate Manager at IOTA Analytics in India, specializing in data analysis and intellectual property.
Sparsh Arora
Senior Manager at Lear Corporation
Sparsh Arora is a Senior Manager at Lear Corporation in India, focusing on corporate law.
Steve Yudong Zhao
Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices
Steve Yudong Zhao is a Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Shanghai, China, specializing in corporate law.
Sun Muran
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sun Muran is a Partner at Fangda Partners in China, focusing on intellectual property law.
Thomas W. Yeh
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb
Thomas W. Yeh is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb in the USA, specializing in corporate and financial law.
Usman Khan
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Usman Khan is a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C. in the USA, focusing on IP law.
Vincent Liew
Partner at Richard Wee Chambers
Vincent Liew is a Partner at Richard Wee Chambers in Malaysia, specializing in sports law.
William Mansfield
Director of Intellectual Property at ABRO Industries, Inc.
William Mansfield is the Director of Intellectual Property at ABRO Industries, Inc. in the USA, responsible for managing the company's IP assets.
Xun Yang
Partner at Llinks Law Offices
Xun Yang is a Partner at Llinks Law Offices in China, specializing in corporate 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 in China, focusing on compliance law.
Yosr Hamza
Director, Legal & Compliance at Gartner
Yosr Hamza is the Director of Legal & Compliance at Gartner in the UAE, focusing on corporate law.
Yuanyuan Chu
Partner at HanKun Law Offices
Yuanyuan Chu is a Partner at HanKun Law Offices in China, focusing on corporate law.
Zhang Fangzhou
Partner at JunHe LLP, Shanghai Office
Zhang Fangzhou is a Partner at JunHe LLP in Shanghai, China, specializing in corporate law.
Zhengzhi Wang
Partner at Globe-Law Law Firm
Zhengzhi Wang is a Partner at Globe-Law Law Firm in China, focusing on intellectual property law.
Zhou Qiang
Lawyer at ZY Partners
Zhou Qiang is a Lawyer at ZY Partners in China, specializing in corporate law.
Event Details
- Date
- June 8-9, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇨🇳 Beijing, China
- Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
- Pricing
- $1,099 - $1,199
- Audience
- IP attorneys, patent and trademark professionals, corporate counsels, policymakers, innovators, technology leaders, industry experts.
- Attendees
- 200+
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