Recent Developments in Chinese IP Law

Keynote speaker: Professor Mingde Li, Intellectual Property Center, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)

Professor Mingde Li is a leading expert on IP Law from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, CASS.

In his presentation he will present and discuss the latest new developments in the reform of Chinese copyright law as well as recent developments in other fields of IP. The experience from the specialized IP Courts and the background of the recently established new IP Courts in Shenzhen and Xi`an will also be addressed.

Finally he will discuss the ongoing reform of the administration on IP-related issues including the changes of the role of the Chinese SIPO.