Hosted by globally renowned IP media IAM, SEP Summit Asia 2026 was successfully held in Hong Kong on April 15–16, 2026. The summit gathered industrial representatives, IP specialists, legal counsels and policymakers worldwide to conduct in-depth exchanges on the latest developments concerning SEP licensing and dispute resolution.

Liu Shen was invited to attend the event, with Partners AN Zhifei, CHENG Chi, LIU Zhijie and YAN Jiajia participating as official delegates.

On April 16, Attorney LIU Zhijie presided over the high-end roundtable dialogue under IAM Live: SEP Summit Asia 2026. He engaged in in-depth discussions with distinguished panellists including Otto Licks, Founding Partner of Licks Attorneys (Brazil), Lyric Dubey, Head of Intellectual Property at Jio Platforms (India), and Toshi Futamata, Chair of SEP Expert Group Japan, focusing on the theme The Rapid Globalization of SEP Litigation. His poised and professional moderation facilitated insightful debates and pragmatic discussions, winning unanimous praise from all participants and audience members.

The roundtable centered on cutting-edge topics including the rise of judicial jurisdictions in emerging markets, jurisdictional conflicts over global FRAND royalty rate determination, and innovative application of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in cross-border SEP disputes. Participants explored approaches to balance the interests of patent holders and implementers amid fragmented jurisdictional landscapes, offering diversified perspectives for fostering a fairer and more rational global SEP governance framework. Mr. Liu’s outstanding hosting performance fully demonstrates Liu Shen’s professional leadership and global vision in cross-border IP dispute resolution, and further elevates the voice and influence of Chinese law firms in the formulation of international SEP-related rules. 

Liu Shen’s in-depth engagement and roundtable moderation at SEP Summit Asia 2026 fully testify to the international community’s high recognition of the firm’s outstanding expertise in the SEP sector, as well as the increasingly pivotal role of Chinese legal service providers in global IP governance. Going forward, adhering to the service philosophy of professionalism, pragmatism and innovation, Liu Shen will keep close track of global SEP legal developments, assist clients in seizing opportunities amid complex international licensing and dispute resolution scenarios, and contribute Chinese wisdom and professional strength to building a fair, efficient and predictable global SEP ecosystem.