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 (IP) laws by 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.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with over 200 IP professionals representing prestigious law firms and organizations from across the globe. The event will feature insightful keynote sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions led by renowned international speakers and industry experts, offering practical insights, case studies, and forward-looking perspectives. Additionally, structured and informal networking sessions are designed to foster collaboration among law firms, corporates, IP service providers, and innovators, providing access to a truly global network and opening doors to new partnerships and business opportunities.
IIPLA 2025 China is ideal for IP attorneys, patent and trademark professionals, corporate counsels, policymakers, innovators, technology leaders, and industry experts seeking to stay updated on the latest developments in IP law and practice, gain strategic insights tailored to the Asian and international markets, and expand their professional network in one of the world's most dynamic IP ecosystems.
Speakers(98)
Adrian Gociu
Managing Partner at Gociu Lawyers
Adrian Gociu is the Managing Partner at Gociu Lawyers, providing legal services in Romania.
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 AI technology in India.
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.
Amer Alnasser
Global Business & IP Manager at AGIP
Amer Alnasser is the Global Business & IP Manager at AGIP in Sweden.
Amy Hsiao
Managing Partner at Eligon IP
Amy Hsiao is the Managing Partner at Eligon IP in the United States.
Angela Gao
Partner at HUI YE LAW FIRM
Angela Gao is a Partner at HUI YE LAW FIRM, specializing in legal services in China.
Aylin Onen
Intellectual Property Manager at Gianfranco Ferre LLC
Aylin Onen is the Intellectual Property Manager at Gianfranco Ferre LLC.
Baao Zhao
Partner at Shihui Partners
Baao Zhao is a Partner at Shihui Partners, focusing on intellectual property law in China.
Bahar Nalan Dan315f
Attorney at Law 3 Mediator
Bahar Nalan Danış
Attorney at Law – Mediator
Bahar Nalan Danış is an Attorney at Law and Mediator in Turkey.
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 in Egypt.
Boris Armstrong Qi
Senior Partner at Allbrightlaw
Boris Armstrong Qi is a Senior Partner at Allbrightlaw, specializing in legal services in China.
Bradley Van Pelt
Shareholder at Banner Witcoff
Bradley Van Pelt is a Shareholder at Banner Witcoff in the USA.
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.
Cedar Boschan
Founder at Boschan Corp
Cedar Boschan is the Founder of Boschan Corp in the USA.
Charanjot Singh Grewal
Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor at XenonStack
Charanjot Singh Grewal is the Corporate Legal & Compliance Advisor at XenonStack in India.
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.
Chinwe Alli
Group Legal Director at PalmPay
Chinwe Alli serves as the Group Legal Director at PalmPay, overseeing legal operations in China.
Chris Li
Director at Cantoop
Chris Li is the Director at Cantoop, leading operations in China.
Claudia Quek
Associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Claudia Quek is an Associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in Hong Kong.
Dema Khafaji
Founder at DeMark IP
Dema Khafaji is the Founder of DeMark IP in the UAE.
Dr Akshay Kant Chaturvedi
Corporate Head - IPR at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
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 in India.
Dr. Amol Mahulkar
Head of Intellectual Property Services at Airbus
Dr. Amol Mahulkar is the Head of Intellectual Property Services at Airbus in India.
Dr. Anna Ubaydullaeva
Legal Consultant at World Bank
Dr. Anna Ubaydullaeva is a Legal Consultant at the World Bank in Uzbekistan.
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.
Dr. Mohamed Hegazy
Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor
Dr. Mohamed Hegazy is a Legal, Policy and Regulatory Advisor.
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.
Farbod Farbi Noorani
Attorney/Founder at Noorani Global Law Firm
Farbod Farbi Noorani is an Attorney and Founder at Noorani Global Law Firm in the USA.
Frances Chen
Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Frances Chen is the Managing Director at FTI Consulting, providing strategic advisory services in China.
G. Deepak Sriniwas
Partner at Rajeshwari & Associate
G. Deepak Sriniwas is a Partner at Rajeshwari & Associate in India.
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
Georges Abi Saab is the General Counsel at Ooredoo Group in Qatar.
Giulia Romanelli
IP Counsel at Morri Rossetti & Franzosi
Giulia Romanelli is an IP Counsel at Morri Rossetti & Franzosi in Shanghai.
HRH Princess Paulette
Captain of Finance and Technology Industry, Founder at SAGE Intacct, SAP, D365 Solution Architects London
HRH Princess Paulette is the Captain of Finance and Technology Industry and Founder at SAGE Intacct, SAP, D365 Solution Architects London in the UK.
Hawraa Hammoud
IP Specialist at Abou Naja IP Firm
Hawraa Hammoud is an IP Specialist at Abou Naja IP Firm in the UAE.
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 in Russia.
Irina Yakovleva
Vice Chairman at Russian IP Transaction Center
Irina Yakovleva is the Vice Chairman at the Russian IP Transaction Center, overseeing intellectual property transactions in Russia.
Iti Negi
Ivy Liang
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP Guangzhou Representative Office at Gowling WLG
Ivy Liang represents Gowling WLG (UK) LLP at the Guangzhou Representative Office in China.
Jan Manuel Giesen
European Patent Attorney at Glude & Partner
Jan Manuel Giesen is a European Patent Attorney at Glude & Partner in Berlin.
Jason YAO
Partner at Wanhuida Intellectual Property
Jason YAO is a Partner at Wanhuida Intellectual Property, specializing in intellectual property law in China.
Jeffery A. Handelman
Partner at Crowell & Moring
Jeffery A. Handelman is a Partner at Crowell & Moring in the USA.
Jeremy M. Ben-David
Managing Partner at JMB Davis Ben-David
Jeremy M. Ben-David is the Managing Partner at JMB Davis Ben-David, providing legal services in Israel.
Joel Barry
Co-Founder at Carlton Elleker Chase
Joel Barry is the Co-Founder of Carlton Elleker Chase in the United Kingdom.
Josephine Rivalland Robert
Managing Director
Josephine Rivalland Robert is a Managing Director in Mauritius.
Justin Pierce
Co-chair at Venable LLP
Justin Pierce is the Co-chair at Venable LLP in the USA.
Kevin Han
Partner at Gen Law firm
Kevin Han is a Partner at Gen Law firm, focusing on legal services in China.
Kirk A. Sigmon
Partner at Banner Witcoff
Kirk Sigmon is a Partner at Banner Witcoff, specializing in intellectual property law in the USA.
Lance Hue
Partner at JH Yee & Co
Lance Hue is a Partner at JH Yee & Co, specializing in legal services in Malaysia.
Letao Qin
Partner at Pierson Ferdinand
Letao Qin is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand, focusing on legal services in China.
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, contributing to legal practices in China.
Magdalena Konig
General Counsel at Sirius International Holdings
Magdalena Konig is the General Counsel at Sirius International Holdings in the UAE.
Margaret Burke
US Patent Attorney at Ideal Intellectual
Margaret Burke is a US Patent Attorney at Ideal Intellectual, specializing in patent law in Hong Kong.
Marium Razzaq
Equity Partner at JMR Solicitors
Marium Razzaq is an Equity Partner at JMR Solicitors in the United Kingdom.
Maxim Proksh
Chairman of the Board at Ipchain Association
Maxim Proksh serves as the Chairman of the Board at Ipchain Association, leading initiatives in Russia.
Michael J. Gray
IP Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP
Michael W. Gray is an IP Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP in the United States.
Mona Adel
Legal Consultant at United Trademark & Patent Services
Mona Adel is a Legal Consultant at United Trademark & Patent Services in the UAE.
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.
Nazeer Ali
Capital Partner at Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman
Nazeer Ali is a Capital Partner at Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman in the United States.
Nico A. P. Mooduto
Partner at SSEK Law Firm
Nico A. P. Mooduto is a Partner at SSEK Law Firm, providing legal services in Indonesia.
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 in China.
Raam Gururajan
Senior Director, Head of AI Lab at Relanto
Raam Gururajan is the Senior Director and Head of AI Lab at Relanto in India.
Robert Sciglimpaglia
Solo Law Practice at Robert Sciglimpaglia, Jr, Atty at Law
Robert Sciglimpaglia is a Solo Law Practitioner at Robert Sciglimpaglia, Jr, Atty at Law in the USA.
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.
Roger Ni
Managing Partner at Zenith Law Firm
Roger Ni is the Managing Partner at Zenith Law Firm, specializing in legal services in China.
Rohit Singh Gole
Lead Business Solutions Consultant at Clarivate
Rohit Singh Gole is the Lead Business Solutions Consultant at Clarivate in the UAE.
Rosanne Felicello
Managing Partner at Felicello Law P.C.
Rosanne Felicello is the Managing Partner at Felicello Law P.C. in the USA.
Ross Dannenberg
Shareholder at Banner Witcoff
Ross Dannenberg is a Shareholder at Banner Witcoff in the USA.
Salumeh Ramsay
Founder at S.R. Patents LLC
Salumeh Ramsay is the Founder of S.R. Patents LLC in the United States.
Sameet Gambhir
Sr. Vice President – Legal at UFlex Limited
Sameet Gambhir is the Senior Vice President – Legal at UFlex Limited in India.
Shane Coughlan
Global Ambassador at OIN 2.0, Open Invention Network
Shane Coughlan serves as the Global Ambassador at OIN 2.0, Open Invention Network in Japan.
Sherman Deng
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sherman Deng is a Partner at Fangda Partners, focusing on intellectual property law in China.
Shilpi Mehta Nanda
Founder & Managing Partner at Zeal Attorney
Shilpi Mehta Nanda is the Founder & Managing Partner at Zeal Attorney, providing legal services in India.
Shuchi Agarrwal
Managing Partner at IPNeeti
Shuchi Agarrwal is the Managing Partner at IPNeeti in India.
Shunyao (Roberto) Luo
Senior Partner at Shanghai Hansheng Law Offices
Shunyao (Roberto) Luo is a Senior Partner at Shanghai Hansheng Law Offices in China.
Sijia Li
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sijia Li is a Partner at Fangda Partners, focusing on intellectual property law in China.
Simran Kaur
Associate Manager at IOTA Analytics
Simran Kaur is an Associate Manager at IOTA Analytics in India.
Soody Tronson
Founding Managing Counsel at STLG
Soody Tronson is the Founding Managing Counsel at STLG in the USA.
Sparsh Arora
Senior Manager at Lear Corporation
Sparsh Arora is a Senior Manager at Lear Corporation in India.
Steve Yudong Zhao
Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices
Steve Yudong Zhao is a Partner at Commerce & Finance Law Offices in Shanghai, China.
Sun Muran
Partner at Fangda Partners
Sun Muran is a Partner at Fangda Partners, specializing in intellectual property law in China.
Suresh Vallabhaneni
Founder & CEO at AnyGen AI
Suresh Vallabhaneni is the Founder & CEO of AnyGen AI in the USA.
Svetlana Kamyshanskaya Pantelic
Founder at Primum Law Group
Svetlana Kamyshanskaya Pantelic is the Founder of Primum Law Group in the USA.
Tarique Mustafa
CEO/CTO - Founder at GhangorCloud Inc
Tarique Mustafa is the CEO/CTO and Founder of GhangorCloud Inc in the USA.
Thomas W. Yeh
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb
Thomas W. Yeh is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb, specializing in intellectual property law in the USA.
Usman Khan
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Usman Khan is a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C. in the USA.
Vincent Liew
Partner at Richard Wee Chambers
Vincent Liew is a Partner at Richard Wee Chambers, focusing on legal services in Malaysia.
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.
Xun Yang
Partner at Llinks Law Offices
Xun Yang is a Partner at Llinks Law Offices, focusing on legal services in China.
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.
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.
Yoshi Masutani
Yosr Hamza
Director, Legal & Compliance at Gartner
Yosr Hamza is the Director of Legal & Compliance at Gartner in the UAE.
Yuanyuan Chu
Partner at HanKun Law Offices
Yuanyuan Chu is a Partner at HanKun Law Offices, specializing in legal services in China.
Zhang Fangzhou
Partner at JunHe LLP, Shanghai Office
Zhang Fangzhou is a Partner at JunHe LLP's Shanghai Office, focusing on legal services in China.
Zhengzhi Wang
Partner at Globe-Law Law Firm
Zhengzhi Wang is a Partner at Globe-Law Law Firm, specializing in intellectual property law in China.
Zhou Qiang
Lawyer at ZY Partners
Zhou Qiang is a Lawyer at ZY Partners, providing legal services in China.
Event Details
- Date
- September 15-16, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
- Hangzhou, China
- Pricing
- $1,099 - $4,999
- Audience
- IP attorneys, patent and trademark professionals, corporate counsels, policymakers, innovators, technology leaders, and industry experts.
- Attendees
- Over 200 IP professionals.