Hosted by IAM, a world-renowned intellectual property media outlet, IPBC Asia was successfully held in Tokyo, Japan from November 19 to 21, 2024. The event gathered elite professionals across the global IP community to exchange insights on cutting-edge industry topics and explore future development trends.

As a Gold Sponsor of the conference, Liu Shen was represented by Managing Partner Allen TAO, together with Partners Yue Xuelan and Wang Jiadong, who fully engaged in conference activities, demonstrating the firm’s solid expertise and outstanding professional stature in the intellectual property sector.

 

Ms. YUE Xuelan was invited as a distinguished panel speaker for the session themed The Rise of Trade Secrets. She joined fellow industry experts from around the globe to delve into hot topics including patent portfolio value assessment and optimized portfolio management. Optimized patent portfolio management helps enterprises cut unnecessary patent maintenance expenses, enhance market adaptability and strategic focus, and align IP strategies closely with overall corporate business goals, making it a widely concerned practice in the industry. During the panel discussion, Ms. Yue conducted in-depth exchanges with other speakers covering patent value evaluation methodologies, practical assessment approaches, and the balance between costs and benefits. She also put forward targeted suggestions on patent portfolio evaluation and optimization based on practical experiences and industry practices in China.

Throughout the conference, other members of the Liu Shen team maintained extensive communications with peer practitioners to share experience and insights in IP legal services. Serving as a valuable communication hub for global IP professionals, this conference facilitated in-depth understanding of the latest developments and trends in the international IP landscape, and helped participants broaden professional horizons and refine business strategies.