On the afternoon of April 10, 2026, the 2026 Seminar on a Five-Office Comparison of AI Patent Filings, hosted by Li & N IP, concluded successfully at Wangjing SOHO in Beijing.
The seminar was conducted in a hybrid online-offline format, focusing on core practical challenges in AI patent prosecution. It brought together leading experts from the five major patent offices—China, Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea—to conduct an in-depth analysis of the latest precedents in AI patent reexaminations and invalidations. The event delivered a highly insightful and practically oriented professional feast for global patent portfolio planning in the AI industry.
Opening Address: Insight into the Future
The seminar began with an opening address and moderation by Ms. Feng Zhiyun, Managing Partner of Li & N IP. With 24 years of deep experience in the IP field, Ms. Feng has long provided patent portfolio planning and prosecution services to domestic and international enterprises. She accurately captured the seminar’s core themes, seamlessly guided the session flow, and fostered deep discussion and intellectual exchange.
Gathering of Experts: Balancing Practice and Academia
The seminar was helmed by Ms. Li Yingyan, Head of Li & N IP, and featured five distinguished international guests: Mr. Jordan G. GARNER from Leason Ellis LLP (USA), Mr. Julian WURMSER and Mr. Moritz-M. BLOSER from Meissner Bolte (Germany), Mr. Yuki TSUKADA from SHIGA International Patent Office (Japan), and Mr. JeeWoong AN from KAI IP Law LLC (South Korea). Together with the six speakers, the guests provided cutting-edge interpretations and practical experience sharing on AI-related patent prosecution practices, specification drafting requirements, and inventiveness evaluations.
In the first session, the six experts and scholars conducted an in-depth analysis of the drafting requirements for specifications of AI-related invention patents.
Part 2: Inventiveness Evaluation – In-Depth Discussion
During the session on evaluating inventiveness for AI-related inventions, the six scholars from China, the U.S., Europe, Japan, and South Korea respectively shared the judgment standards, examination practices, and response strategies applicable in their respective jurisdictions.
Part 3: Intellectual Exchange – Interactive Empowerment
During the interactive session, both online and offline participants engaged in lively discussions with the guests on hot-button issues. Sparks of ideas flew, and the guests answered practical questions on AI patent filing on the spot. The entire session was highly interactive, substantive, and well-received, earning unanimous praise from attendees.
The highly anticipated roundtable discussion was moderated by Ms. Li Yingyan, Head of Li & N IP. She engaged in a deep dialogue with the five guest speakers on topics such as AI patent application specifications and global portfolio planning. Leveraging her profound professional expertise and keen industry insight, Ms. Li guided the guests in a rich exchange. The seminar concluded in a professional, practical, and highly efficient atmosphere.
Looking ahead, Li & N IP will continue to deepen its global IP services in cutting-edge technology fields such as AI patent filing, persistently building high-level professional exchange platforms to help innovators achieve steady and long-term success in the global market.
Our sincere thanks to every guest and speaker for their enthusiastic sharing and steadfast support. The brilliance doesn't end here – we look forward to seeing you again next time!