On April 28, 2026, Botree Recycling Technologies (Botree), a client of Liu Shen, received the 2025–2026 LESI Innovation Award at the Annual Conference of the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) in Dublin, Ireland. Liu Shen extends its sincere congratulations to Botree on this prestigious international recognition. LI Yue, Partner at Liu Shen, attended the LESI Annual Conference and the related award ceremony by invitation.
The LESI Innovation Award recognizes innovative approaches to bringing technologies and intellectual property (IP) assets to market, encompassing the full commercialization process—from the development of innovative ideas and the identification and commercialization of IP assets to licensing arrangements, transaction structuring, business model validation and successful market implementation. In recent years, Botree has actively expanded its international presence, bringing Chinese technologies and solutions for new energy materials recycling to overseas markets. This recognition reflects Botree's sustained efforts in technological innovation, strategic IP management and global commercialization. It also highlights the capabilities of Chinese deep-tech enterprises in contributing to international collaboration across green and low-carbon industry value chains.
Liu Shen is honored to have provided Botree with ongoing IP and cross-border legal support in connection with its international projects. The firm's services have included IP licensing, drafting and reviewing transaction documents, supporting commercial negotiations, and coordinating with overseas legal counsel. Through flexible and commercially focused legal solutions, Liu Shen has supported Botree's continued international expansion.
Leveraging its extensive experience in intellectual property, technology transactions and cross-border legal services, Liu Shen remains committed to supporting Chinese innovative enterprises in their international expansion and facilitating the successful commercialization of Chinese technologies and solutions in global markets.
Key Professionals: LI Yue, CHENG Chi, ZHAN Chengbin
