The Business of Intellectual Property Asia (BIP Asia) Forum 2017, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Design Centre, starts its two-day run on 7 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Entitled “IP & Innovation: Propelling Change, Growth and Connectivity”, the BIP Asia Forum features more than 80 heavyweight speakers and attracts over 2,500 participants. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive, HKSAR and He Hua, Deputy Commissioner, State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China, attend the opening ceremony.

Wanhuida Peksung sends out a 6-person delegation, led by the firm’s Senior Partner Mr. Jason Yao, to the Forum. Other delegates include Senior Patent Counsel Ms. Xie Minnan, Patent Attorney Liang Shunzhen, Paralegal Ms. Liao Yi and Ms. Shao Xianyuan, as well as Marketing Specialist Yang Jiekun.

“IP is one of the engines driving Asia’s remarkable economic growth and development in recent years and is expected to continue in the future.” said Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director. “Hong Kong has emerged as Asia’s hub for IP, thanks to our world-class business environment, robust legal and IP arbitration systems, and our extensive network with the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world. Now in its seventh year, BIP Asia has grown into a major annual event promoting global IP trade.”

The two-day event features plenary sessions entitled “Evolving IP Policy in the Innovation Era”, “Crafting a Comprehensive IP Strategy for the New World Order”, “The Revolution of Artificial Intelligence”, as well as various informative and intriguing sessions focusing on “IP for Business Practices”, “IP Legal Tips”, “Industry-specific IP”, “Quick Guide to IP Basics” and “IP Market Insights”.

The BIP Asia exhibition is held alongside the main forum to provide more business opportunities for forum participants. It features more than 90 exhibitors, including the World Intellectual Property Organization, major international technology companies, leading local and overseas research and development (R&D) centres, universities and IP services providers. The booth of Wanhuida Peksung is one of the most visited booths at the Forum.