On October 23, 2025, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee reviewed and adopted the proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan, identifying a substantial enhancement of China’s scientific and technological self-reliance as one of the key objectives for national economic and social development. The plan also emphasizes strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection and utilization, providing clear direction for advancing China’s IP powerhouse strategy to a deeper stage of development.

Talent is the foremost resource in the advancement of IP undertakings, serving as both the prerequisite for high-quality IP development and the strategic foundation for building an IP-strong nation. In particular, there is an increasing demand for high-level, interdisciplinary professionals capable of addressing IP challenges in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and new energy, as well as managing cross-border IP disputes—talents that remain in short supply.

As the “15th Five-Year Plan” period marks a crucial transition phase in China’s IP development, and to further implement the national IP talent strategy while continuing the achievements of the “Outstanding IP Practitioners (IP Eagle Talent Series)” Selection Program, China IP/ Intellectual Property Observers, the Beijing Sunshine Intellectual Property and Law Development Foundation, and other co-organizers have jointly launched the “2025 Outstanding IP Practitioners (IP Eagle Talent Series)” Selection and Training Program.

Applications are now open for the “2025 Outstanding International IP Service Teams (IP Eagle Talent Series)”, targeting both international IP service organizations with extensive experience serving Chinese clients and IP service teams and institutions based in China with exceptional international service capabilities. The application deadline is November 30, 2025.

Final selections will be determined through a combination of self-nomination, recommendation, and expert evaluation, with results to be announced at the “2026 Enterprise IP Strategy Forum and Annual Conference of In-house IP Managers” on January 24, 2026.

1. Applicants

• International IP service teams or institutions with extensive experience serving Chinese clients;
• IP service teams or institutions based in China with exceptional international service capabilities.

2. Requirements

• Team members demonstrate compliance with laws and regulations, uphold integrity, and maintain high standards of professional ethics;
• The team has been established and operational for at least three years;
• The team consists of a minimum of five members;
• Core leaders and key team members possess strong qualifications, substantial professional experience, and relevant educational backgrounds;
• The team has a record of handling influential cases and achieving industry-recognized accomplishments;
• Priority will be given to teams that have made significant contributions to the international exchange of intellectual property in the past three years.

3. How to apply

Download the application form here: Application Form for 2025 Outstanding International IP Service Teams.doc

Complete the form and email it to grace.lee@chinaiptoday.cn

4. Contact

Grace Lee

Mob/Wechat: 153 4411 5163