Asia Intellectual Property Symposium 2026

Intellectual property sits at the intersection of innovation, global trade, identity, and competitive advantage. With AI transforming IP challenges, regulatory frameworks evolving rapidly, and patent litigation strategies becoming increasingly sophisticated, informed decision-making has never been more critical.

The Asia Intellectual Property Symposium brings together leading practitioners and industry experts for focused discussions on the forces reshaping global IP protection. This symposium delivers practical insights to help organizations future-proof IP portfolios, anticipate emerging risks, and identify strategic opportunities across interconnected markets.

Who should attend:

This invitation-only symposium is designed for:

• IP counsel and patent attorneys managing complex global portfolios
• General counsel and legal leaders in technology and automotive sectors
• Business development and innovation executives navigating IP strategy
• Legal professionals handling cross-border litigation and licensing

To learn more about this event, contact Jacquelin Wong.
For information about AKD Partners’s full range of Intellectual Property capabilities, visit our webpage.

The following sessions and speakers are prospective and subject to confirmation. Topics will be refined in coordination with confirmed speakers.

Navigating the Changing IPR Landscape
Explore the evolving dynamics of inter partes review (IPR), including recent trends in PTAB discretionary denials, what strategies succeed or fail, and whether filing an IPR remains worthwhile in today’s environment.

Damages War Stories
A look at recent cases where damages were significantly reduced or eliminated, and how these rulings can influence trial strategy and case resolution—especially when technical complexity challenges jury comprehension.

Global Regulatory and Trade Update
An interactive discussion on regulatory developments, trade policy, and their intersection with intellectual property, featuring insights on what to expect in the coming years.

Strategic Litigation in the UPC—How to Structure Your Case for Success
Practical guidance on leveraging the Unified Patent Court system effectively, with strategies for both offensive and defensive litigation to maximize outcomes.

Recent Developments in Global Patent Litigation
This session will cover key updates and trends shaping patent litigation in Europe, the United States, Asia and Australia. Broken up into two parts, it will highlight regional differences and strategic considerations for global IP management.

Pragmatic Applications and Impacts of AI in IP
A forward-looking conversation on how artificial intelligence is influencing intellectual property practice, from practical applications to broader implications for innovation and enforcement.

For general inquiries about the Asia Intellectual Property Symposium, contact Jacquelin Wong.

AKD Partners (Seoul office)
32F, Mirae Asset Center 1, West Tower
26, Eulji-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04539, South Korea
Daniel Lee, Country Managing Partner

AKD Partners Tokyo Partnership Gaikokuho
Kyodojigyo Horitsu Jimusho
Meiji Seimei Kan 7F, 2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Masahiko Ishida, Country Managing Partner

For information about AKD Partners’s full range of global Intellectual Property capabilities, visit our website.