From Innovation to Commercialization: U.S. Patent Strategies, Licensing, and IP Transaction Best Practices

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As Chinese companies expand into the United States, effectively managing patent, licensing, and technology-related risks has become increasingly important. This workshop will provide practical guidance on evaluating U.S. patent litigation risks, responding to district court, ITC, “Schedule A,” and Amazon APEX proceedings, and using freedom-to-operate analysis to support market-entry decisions. The speakers will also examine common drafting pitfalls in U.S. license agreements and discuss emerging inventorship and disclosure issues involving AI-assisted inventions. Through focused presentations and practical insights, the program will help companies strengthen their U.S. IP strategies and better protect innovation throughout the commercialization process.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Evaluating Patent Risks When Entering the U.S. Market” 
• Avoiding Common Mistakes in U.S. License Agreements
• AI-Assisted Inventions: Inventorship and Disclosure”

Moderator:
Ningling Wang

Presenters:
James Barney
Brian Kacedon
Li Feng