The 2026 China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) hosted by Conways concluded successfully in Shanghai on April 16-17. Centered on the core tenet Global Vision, China Focus, the summit brought together numerous in-house legal counsel, IP directors and industry experts to facilitate in-depth dialogues, idea exchanges and coordinated development among enterprises.
Liu Shen was represented by Partners CHEN Xing, LI Meng and LIANG Dongguo, together with Attorneys JIA Lichen and CHEN Suqin. The team engaged in extensive communications with IP practitioners from various sectors, fully demonstrating the firm’s outstanding expertise in intellectual property dispute resolution.

On the morning of April 16, Attorney CHEN Xing delivered a keynote speech entitled Seeking Breakthroughs in Dilemmas: Explorations in Patent Invalidation Administrative Litigation. His presentation focused on viable strategies for petitioners to reverse adverse patent invalidation decisions through administrative proceedings. With reference to typical cases, he elaborated practical defense skills concerning common general knowledge, inventive step and undue scope amendment, offering professional and actionable guidance for corporate IP management. Tailored to actual demands of IP protection practices, the speech integrated in-depth theoretical insights and operational guidelines, presenting pragmatic coping strategies and professional references for enterprises.

Liu Shen has long been committed to providing full-spectrum intellectual property services, and accumulated extensive experience in IP litigations in recent years, especially regarding patent invalidation, patent administrative proceedings and patent infringement disputes. The firm’s participation in CIPIS has further showcased its profound prowess in cutting-edge IP dispute resolution and strengthened ties with industry peers. Going forward, Liu Shen will continue to deliver professional and pragmatic legal services, helping enterprises build solid intellectual property bulwarks amid fierce global competition.

