On 11 June, Lusheng Law Firm, together with its strategic partner Rouse and Arnold & Siedsma, a European intellectual property firm under the Rouse Group, successfully held the IP Gathering Seminar “Corporate IP Going Global: Layout and Practical Response Strategies between China and Europe” at The St. Regis Shenzhen Bay OCT in Qianhai, Shenzhen.
The seminar brought together representatives from numerous enterprises in the Greater Bay Area, focusing on such hot topics as European patent portfolio planning, global patent strategies, responses to cross-border litigation, protection of trade secrets, and administrative enforcement for patent protection.
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■ Opening and Welcome Remarks
Yang Yi, Partner, Rouse
Jiang Nandi, Managing Partner, Lusheng Law Firm
At the outset of the event, Yang Yi, Partner at Rouse, served as the moderator, extending a warm welcome to all participants and introducing the agenda, keynote speakers, and an overview of Rouse’s business. Subsequently, Jiang Nandi, Managing Partner of Lusheng Law Firm, delivered the opening remarks. She pointed out that China’s technology is evolving from “products going global” to “technology going global,” and that Shenzhen, as a bridgehead of innovation, provides IP practice experience of significant reference value nationwide. IP practitioners are not only guardians of innovation achievements, but also navigators for the global development of China’s science and technology innovation. This event marks the starting point of a series of China–Europe IP practice sharing sessions, and she expressed the hope of continuing exchanges and joint growth with peers.
■ Thematic Presentation · Building an Efficient European Patent Portfolio: Earlier Certainty + Better Opposition Positioning
Gerwald Verdijck, Partner, Arnold & Siedsma
Gerwald Verdijck, Partner at Arnold & Siedsma, first introduced the key points in building a patent portfolio in Europe, including an overview of the European patent application process, a brief introduction to opposition proceedings, and a comparison between EPO oppositions and the UPC. He then analysed the necessity of improving patent quality to achieve high impact, illustrating common issues that lead to a reduction in the scope of protection or impact with specific examples, and focused on how enterprises can enhance patent quality and commercial value through an “Early Certainty” strategy.
During the presentation, many participants actively raised questions and engaged in lively interaction on related topics, further deepening their understanding of European patent practice.
■ Thematic Presentation · Patents Going Global: Overseas Layout and Implementation Strategies for Chinese Enterprises
Wang Huaizhang, Head of China Patent Practice, Lusheng Law Firm
Attorney Wang Huaizhang, Head of China Patent Practice at Lusheng, provided an in-depth presentation on the overall approach and implementation strategies for enterprises’ global patent portfolio planning. Attorney Wang noted that enterprises’ outbound patent strategies must serve their business strategies, and conducted comparative analyses using case studies of enterprises in the EV, telecommunications, AI chips, and new energy battery sectors. Based on the two core concepts of “risk containment” and “opportunity expansion,” he elaborated on common risks such as market access and technology leakage, as well as how patents can be transformed into licensing revenue, negotiation leverage, and brand value. He also proposed criteria for screening high-value patents from legal, technical, and market perspectives, and analysed the characteristics of patent application systems in major target markets.
■ Thematic Presentation · Comparison of Litigation Systems and Evidence Rules between China and Europe, and Strategic Considerations
Jiang Nandi, Managing Partner, Lusheng Law Firm
Online Participant: Arnold & Siedsma, Partner, Michiel Rijsdijk
Attorney Jiang Nandi, Managing Partner of Lusheng, first conducted a comparative analysis of the differences in patent litigation procedures and evidence rules between China, the UPC, and major European countries, with a particular focus on the “long-arm jurisdiction” principle of European courts in patent jurisdiction and its conditions of application, supplemented by in-depth interpretation of multiple practical cases.
Subsequently, Partner Michiel Rijsdijk of Arnold & Siedsma joined the seminar online and provided an in-depth presentation on the court inspection proceedings and evidence rules in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), explaining key practical points such as ex parte inspection orders, the probative value of expert evidence, and the protection of confidential information in different jurisdictions.
■ Thematic Presentation · Civil Patent Litigation in Vietnam
Huy Nguyen, Senior Lawyer, Rouse Vietnam Office
With the continued rise of the Southeast Asian market, Vietnam has become a key overseas destination for Chinese enterprises. Drawing on local practical experience, Huy Nguyen, Senior Lawyer at Rouse’s Vietnam office, provided an in-depth introduction to the mechanisms for resolving patent infringement disputes in Vietnam, covering civil litigation procedures, evidentiary requirements, standards for determining infringement, and the main challenges faced by right holders in the course of rights enforcement. He also analysed the development trends of local judicial practice through typical cases, helping participants gain a deeper understanding of IP risk management and enforcement strategies in Vietnam.
■ Thematic Presentation · Trends, Challenges and Response Strategies in Trade Secret Cases
Xu Liping, Head of Patent Litigation, Lusheng Law Firm
Attorney Xu Liping, Head of Patent Litigation at Lusheng, conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest characteristics and trends in trade secret cases in recent years, and, in light of judicial practice, discussed the challenges enterprises face in protecting R&D achievements, managing employees, protecting data assets, and preserving evidence. He pointed out that the core of building a corporate trade secret system lies in employee management, and that a comprehensive protection system needs to be established through institutional development, process management, and risk early-warning mechanisms, thereby reducing the risk of leaks at the source.
■ Thematic Presentation · Making Good Use of Administrative Channels: Efficient Patent Enforcement in China
Hou Heng, Director of Guangzhou Office, Lusheng Law Firm
In light of recent developments in administrative law enforcement practice, Attorney Hou Heng, Director of Lusheng’s Guangzhou office, introduced the advantages and legal basis of administrative law enforcement in patent infringement disputes, as well as the applicable scenarios for patent administrative complaints, infringement investigations, and administrative handling procedures. By presenting typical patent infringement cases handled by Lusheng in Zhejiang, Tianjin, Shanghai, and other regions, he demonstrated the practical effectiveness of administrative enforcement in swiftly stopping infringement, facilitating settlements, and securing compensation.
On-site Highlights · Outlook
During the coffee break, speakers and corporate representatives engaged in lively exchanges, sharing professional insights and conducting in-depth industry discussions in a relaxed and amicable atmosphere. The event was equipped with professional simultaneous interpretation facilities, supporting real-time translation between Chinese and English.
This IP Gathering focused on the most pressing IP issues encountered by enterprises in the course of going global, and, by combining the latest developments and practical experience in different jurisdictions, provided the Greater Bay Area enterprises with references that are both strategically insightful and practically implementable.
Going forward, Lusheng will continue to conduct more exchanges and sharing sessions on hot topics in intellectual property, assisting enterprises in enhancing their global IP management capabilities and risk response capabilities.
Moderator and Speakers
Yang Yi
Partner
Rouse
Email: ayang@rouse.com
Gerwald Verdijck (赫瓦尔德·维尔迪克)
Patent Attorney, Partner
Head of China Coordination
Arnold & Siedsma (under the Rouse Group)
Email: gverdijck@arnold-siedsma.nl
Michiel Rijsdijk
Partner
Head of Litigation
Arnold & Siedsma (under the Rouse Group)
Email: mrijsdijk@arnold-siedsma.com
Huy Nguyen
Senior Lawyer
Rouse
Email: hnguyen1@rouse.com
