AI is evolving fast. Rules are being rewritten. Going global is no longer optional. Compliance is tightening. Corporate IP has outgrown its traditional role as a back-office risk control function — it is now a core driver of enterprise innovation strategy and market competitiveness.

As China's benchmark annual IP event for the corporate sector for over a decade, the 2027 Annual Conference of In-House IP Managers will be held on January 15-16, 2027 in Beijing. The conference is built around real-world pain points, distills the year's key takeaways, and brings together the people who make things happen in this industry — creating a premier annual platform that combines authoritative releases, frontier insights, closed-door co-creation, benchmark recognition, and high-level networking.

PART 01

Conference Them

Theme: Anchor & Elevate: Insights Forge Anew

Sub-theme: Empowering Enterprise Innovation Management, Cultivating a Strong IP Talent Pool

Anchor & Elevate: Get back to what IP protection is really about. Move past volume-driven growth and build IP management that is refined, disciplined, and built to last.

Insights Forge Anew: Turn industry wisdom and hands-on experience into readiness for what's next — AI, globalization, SEPs, new legislation — and open a new chapter in corporate IP governance.

PART 02

Core Highlights

I. Trend Analysis

Policymakers, judges, and senior executives from leading companies take the stage to unpack 2027's defining trends — patents, trademarks, litigation, overseas compliance, SEP dynamics, AI governance, and team management.

II. Practical Workshops

Deep-dive, hands-on sessions. No abstract theory — just real problems, real solutions:

Running an IP Team That Delivers Value

• The Newly revised Chinese Trademark Law in Practice: Full-Lifecycle Brand Risk Control
• Patent Grant, Invalidation, and Infringement Litigation: What Actually Works
• Going Global: IP Strategy and Cross-Border Risk Control
• SEPs and Foreign-Related Compliance
• AIGC, Trade Secrets, and Frontier IP Compliance

III. Annual Industry Report Release

On-site release of the Professional Development White Paper for In-house IP Managers (2026–2027) — talent profiles, benchmark cases, and development trends, giving companies an official reference for building and developing their IP teams.

IV. IP Awards to be Released

In-house IP Manager awards and IP team awards will be announced together, setting the benchmark for the year:

• 2026 Outstanding In-House IP Managers (Eminent)
• 2026 Outstanding In-House IP Managers (Distinguished)
• 2026 Outstanding In-House IP Managers (Notable)
• 2026 Outstanding In-House IP Managers (Rising Star)
• 2026 Outstanding IP Management Teams
• 2026 Outstanding IP Service Teams
• 2026 Outstanding International IP Service Teams

PART 03

Agenda at a Glance

Morning | Main Forum

Guest check-in → Opening & Welcome remarks → Keynote addresses (policy & judiciary + industry practice + frontier topics)

Noon | Networking Luncheon

Buffet lunch and targeted matchmaking between enterprises and service providers

Afternoon | Practical Workshops

Six vertical workshops running in parallel across two sessions — case breakdowns, problem co-creation, and actionable solutions

Evening | Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony

White paper release, annual benchmark awards announcement, and a gala dinner.

PART 04

Attendees (60%+ from the corporate sector)

• Corporate IP heads, legal directors, IP managers, practitioners, and R&D executives
• Experts and scholars from the judiciary, patent reexamination, universities, and industry associations
• Partners and heads of leading IP service firms specializing in patents, trademarks, litigation, and foreign-related matters
• Executives from tech compliance, IP operations, and innovation services

PART 05

Benefits

Stay ahead: Get up to speed on 2027's IP policies and practical playbooks

Learn from the Best: See how leading companies manage their teams, control risk, and turn IP into value

Get Recognized: Individuals and teams can earn authoritative industry recognition, with cases included in the white paper

Build Your Network: Connect with corporate IP executives and top-tier service providers

Take It All Home: White paper, session materials, and the annual benchmark case collection

Save the Date

January 15–16, 2027

Beijing

Contact

Grace Lee

Tel: +86 15344115163 (WeChat: same number)

Email: grace.lee@chinaiptoday.cn

Now Open: attendance, partnerships, booth reservations, and other matchmaking services