The International IP Legal Conference 2019, held in Hong Kong, brought together global IP leaders, legal practitioners, corporate counsel, academics, and policymakers to address the fast-evolving challenges and opportunities in the world of intellectual property law. Positioned at the crossroads of East and West, Hong Kong served as an ideal venue for in-depth discussions on regional innovation trends, cross-border IP enforcement, and the harmonization of global IP regimes.
Key themes included:
- Navigating IP disputes in a digitally driven global economy
- Strategic IP management for multinational businesses
- Trademark, copyright, and design law developments in Asia
- Enforcement mechanisms and border protection measures
- IP valuation, licensing, and commercialization in emerging markets
- The role of IP in trade, investment, and economic diplomacy
With participation from leading international law firms, technology companies, and government bodies, the conference offered expert-led sessions, case studies, and policy insights tailored to the dynamic and diverse landscape of Asia-Pacific IP law.
The 2019 edition reinforced Hong Kong’s role as a regional hub for innovation and legal excellence, while fostering meaningful dialogue on how to strengthen and adapt global IP systems for the future.
Agenda
- Session 1: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement in Asia
- Session 2: IP Portfolio Maintenance Analysis and Its Impact
- Session 3: IP Strategies for Start Up Companies
- Session 4: Developing the best Patent Prosecution Strategies
- Session 5: What is the role of IP in Open Innovation?
- Session 6: In house IP Practice and outsourcing of IP: how to evolve and win?
- Session 7: Trademark Copyright Enforcement in this Day and Age
- Session 8: Digital Economy Led Innovation and Challenges for IP
- Session 9: Global Patent Enforcement and Litigation Strategies
- Session 10: Navigating IP Litigation in the United States: Navigating IP Litigation in the United States
- Session 11: Leveraging IP as an Intangible Financial Asset
