Since its successful inaugural edition in 2021, the Intellectual Property Industry Forum (iPiF) – hosted by IP Link– has held four consecutive editions, attracting over 2,800 participants cumulatively and significantly advancing knowledge exchange and collaboration in the IP field. Upholding its mission to "Establish a premium dialogue platform, elevate corporate IP management, and drive industry innovation", the forum gathers distinguished experts from government, enterprises, academia, and legal sectors. Through its "Main Forum + Industry-specific IP Sub-Forums" structure, it delves into cutting-edge IP topics across multiple dimensions: policy interpretation, corporate practice, legal implementation, and case studies – while analyzing protection trends and challenges.
The 5th Intellectual Property Industry Forum (iPiF2026) will kick off on March 31 - April 2, 2026 in Hangzhou. Under the theme “IP Engine, Innovation Drive”, the forum will convene leading/innovative enterprises, research institutes, renowned law firms, IP agencies/service providers, and other stakeholders from diverse industries worldwide. Featuring a main forum + five sub-forums, iPiF 2026 will comprehensively and deeply explore hot topics in intellectual property across sectors. It aims to establish a premier platform for IP learning and exchange while connecting resources to build bridges for collaborationfor IP practitioners.