On 5th December 2023, an Internet business legal service initiative, which is jointly organized by the authorities in Xuhui District, Shanghai and Caohejing Hi-tech Park, is unveiled in Shanghai. The event features presentation and discussion centering on “Embracing AI-generated Content (AIGC): Legal Challenges and Practical Guide in the era of Generative Artificial Intelligence”.

From 28th to 29th November 2023, under the auspices of the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration), the 28th Training Session on the Fundamental Skills of Newly Qualified Patent Attorneys, which is organized by the Guangdong Patent Agency Association (GDPAA), is held in Guangzhou.

Under the auspices of China Chemical Enterprise Management Association (CCEMA), Shanghai Polyurethane Industry Association (SPUIA) and Shanghai Pudong Intellectual Property Association (SPIPPA), the 2023 Chemical Intellectual Property and Innovation Development Forum (CIPIDF) is convened in Shanghai on November 24, 2023.

On November 22, 2023, the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the China Trademark Association (CTA) hold a joint policy dialogue in Beijing. The policy dialogue is themed “Non-traditional Mark (NTM): Protection of Shape Marks in East Asia”.

From 14th to 17th November 2023, the 2023 INTA Leadership Meeting is convened in Houston, Texas, USA.

From 12th to 13th, 2023, the China Intellectual Property Society (CIPS) organizes a training session on “Trade Secret Management & Protection Practice” to help the trainees gain an insight into the trade secret legal regime and enhance their capability in managing and protecting trade secrets.

In the morning of 1st November 2023, the Seminar on “China’s 5th Trade Mark Law Revision”, which is hosted by the Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom (UKIPO), is held at the British Ambassador’s Residence.

In the afternoon of 1st November 2023, the China Trademark Association (CTA) holds a bilateral meeting with the Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom (UKIPO).

On Tuesday 31st October 2023, the “AI and the Law: Opportunities and Risks” Webinar, which is jointly hosted by Ashfords LLP, Bech-Bruun, Day Pitney and Wanhuida, is held virtually.

On 26th October 2023, the 3rd Intellectual Property Talent Training Session, which is organized by the JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) IPG, is held online and offline in Beijing and Shanghai.

From 22-25 October 2023, the 2023 AIPPI World Congress is convened in Istanbul, Turkey. The Congress, which features the famous AIPPI Study Questions, thought-provoking plenary sessions, intriguing panel sessions, AIPPI Café (roundtables on a variety of hot topics), unique events like Women in AIPPI and the Young AIPPI Forum, attracts over 2,000 attendees around the globe.

In the afternoon of 24 October 2023, under the auspices of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration, the “Shanghai Global Trade in Service IP Innovative Development Forum”, which is organized by the Caohejing Hi-tech Park, is convened in Shanghai.