2013 Stanford University-Peking University Internet Law and Public Policy Conference
The 2013 Stanford University-Peking University Internet Law and Public Policy Conference, held on May 3-4, 2013, at Stanford Law School, was a collaborative event hosted by Stanford Law School and Peking University. Sponsored by Tencent and Microsoft, the conference aimed to foster high-level discussions on internet-related legal issues affecting the United States, China, and the global community.
The conference featured panels on Internet Antitrust Policy, Privacy, Intermediary Copyright Liability, Virtual Items, and Patent Litigation. These sessions addressed the unique challenges and legal considerations arising from the exponential growth of the internet, with a focus on comparing and contrasting approaches in the U.S. and China.
Notable speakers included Elizabeth Magill, Dean of Stanford Law School; ZHANG Shouwen, Dean of Peking University Law School; and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, U.S. Representative for California’s 18th Congressional District. The event provided opportunities for networking among legal scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders, facilitating the exchange of ideas and collaboration on internet law and public policy.
The conference was free and open to the public, requiring prior registration. It was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders interested in the evolving landscape of internet law and its implications for international relations and commerce.
Speakers(19)
Aleecia McDonald
Fellow at Stanford Center for Internet and Society, Stanford Law School
Aleecia McDonald was a Fellow at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, researching privacy and online tracking.
Anna G. Eshoo
U.S. Representative for California’s 18th Congressional District at United States Congress
Anna G. Eshoo served as the U.S. Representative for California’s 18th Congressional District, representing her constituents in Congress.
Brent Irvin
Vice President and General Counsel at Tencent Holdings Limited
Brent Irvin held the position of Vice President and General Counsel at Tencent Holdings Limited, managing the company's legal affairs.
CHEN Fuli
Counselor and Intellectual Property Rights Attaché at Chinese Embassy to the United States
CHEN Fuli served as Counselor and Intellectual Property Rights Attaché at the Chinese Embassy to the United States, focusing on intellectual property matters.
Dan Auerbach
Staff Technologist at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Dan Auerbach worked as a Staff Technologist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, specializing in online privacy and security.
HUANG Yong
Director and Professor at Faculty of Economic Law, University of International Business and Economics
HUANG Yong served as Director and Professor at the Faculty of Economic Law, University of International Business and Economics, focusing on economic law studies.
Jennifer Granick
Director of Civil Liberties at Stanford Center for Internet and Society, Stanford Law School
Jennifer Granick was the Director of Civil Liberties at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, focusing on government surveillance and privacy laws.
KONG Xiangjun
Chief Judge, Intellectual Property Division at Supreme People’s Court, People’s Republic of China
KONG Xiangjun served as the Chief Judge of the Intellectual Property Division at the Supreme People’s Court of China, overseeing intellectual property cases.
LI Changxi
Director and Researcher, Regulations Division, Policies & Regulations Department at Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Republic of China
LI Changxi served as Director and Researcher in the Regulations Division of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, focusing on electronic information protection.
M. Elizabeth Magill
Dean at Stanford Law School
Elizabeth Magill served as the Dean of Stanford Law School, overseeing academic and administrative functions.
Mark A. Lemley
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Mark Lemley was a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, specializing in intellectual property and antitrust law.
Munesh Mahtani
Competition Counsel at Google Inc.
Munesh Mahtani worked as Competition Counsel at Google Inc., focusing on antitrust and competition law issues.
SHI Jianzhong
Director and Professor at Competition Law Research Center, China University of Political Science and Law
SHI Jianzhong was the Director and Professor at the Competition Law Research Center, China University of Political Science and Law, specializing in competition law.
WANG Xixin
Vice Dean and Professor of Law at Peking University Law School
WANG Xixin was the Vice Dean and Professor of Law at Peking University Law School, specializing in administrative law and public policy.
Yabo Lin
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Yabo Lin was a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, specializing in technology mergers and acquisitions.
Yannick Carapito
Senior Attorney, Antitrust Team, Legal and Corporate Affairs Group at Microsoft
Yannick Carapito was a Senior Attorney in the Antitrust Team of Microsoft's Legal and Corporate Affairs Group, handling antitrust legal matters.
ZHANG Shouwen
Dean at Peking University Law School
ZHANG Shouwen was the Dean of Peking University Law School, leading the institution's legal education and research initiatives.
ZHAO Yiqin
Deputy Division Director, Antimonopoly Division at Antimonopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Enforcement Bureau, State Administration for Industry and Commerce, People’s Republic of China
ZHAO Yiqin served as Deputy Division Director in the Antimonopoly Division of China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce, focusing on antitrust enforcement.
ZHOU Hanhua
Professor & Researcher at Institute of Law, China Academy of Social Sciences
ZHOU Hanhua was a Professor and Researcher at the Institute of Law, China Academy of Social Sciences, focusing on network information protection.
Event Details
- Date
- May 3, 2013
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
- Stanford Law School
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and industry stakeholders interested in internet law and public policy.