On June 26, 2026, the CBLJ Forum·Beijing 2026 convened at the JW
Marriott Hotels under the theme “Seizing Cross-Border Opportunities, Managing
Global Risks”. Hosted by China Business Law Journal (CBLJ), the
flagship annual event drew top domestic and international law firms, leading
corporate counsel, industry experts, and senior arbitration executives. Over
ten core topics were covered, including overseas business risk control, private
equity operations, cross-border dispute resolution, and digital compliance.
Representing Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, Senior Partner Gaochong Hu and Partner
Siyuan Wang were invited to speak on a panel, where they explored IP compliance
strategies in the wave of technological transformation with fellow legal
practitioners.
In the parallel session on “Trade Secret Protection and Intellectual
Property in the AI Era”, Gaochong Hu and Siyuan Wang were joined by Yihan Ma
(General Counsel, Perfect World Co., Ltd.), Mingyang Liu (Head of Legal,
Compliance & IP, HollySys Technology Group Co., Ltd.), and Lina Sun (Legal
Director, Modian Inc.) for a deep dive into IP and trade secret protection challenges
driven by AI technology iterations. Discussions spanned evolving IP protection dynamics,
AIGC compliance and ownership, global brand protection, patent litigation
strategies in Western markets, emerging trade secret protection risks, and
legal team capacity building and the integration of AI tools. The session’s
insights drew strong acclaim from corporate counsel in attendance.
Sharing his impressions of the forum, Gaochong Hu stated: “The CBLJ
Forum offers a unique platform for bridging legal expertise with enterprise
needs. Legal leaders from technology, manufacturing, and entertainment shared
real compliance challenges and practical insights, sharpening our understanding
of what industries need in trade secret and IP protection amid the AI wave. In
the digital economy era, innovation and compliance are two sides of the same
coin. Zhonglun W&D Law Firm will continue to double down on emerging legal
fields and strengthen our full-service capabilities to support clients’ R&D
and global expansion with high-quality legal services.”
Siyuan Wang added: “Our roundtable covered a range of practical,
cutting-edge topics—from AIGC ownership and fair use to global brand strategy.
Hearing diverse perspectives across industries was truly inspiring. AI technology
is reshaping business models from entertainment to technology and beyond,
driving continuous evolution of IP rules. We look forward to translating the
insights from this session into our daily legal practice and delivering high-quality
services that closely align with industry trends.
As a comprehensive law firm with profound expertise in intellectual
property and digital economy, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm boasts end-to-end
capabilities covering IP application strategy, trade secret protection, data
compliance framework design, data asset capitalization compliance, IP licensing
and investment, and IP infringement litigation. Its clientele spans
cutting-edge sectors such as artificial intelligence, high-end manufacturing,
bio-medicine, the internet, and media and entertainment.
Zhonglun W&D Law Firm keeps abreast of global industry transformation
and emerging legal trends, with a steady focus on the legal needs of
enterprises in innovation and cross-border expansion. Moving forward, the firm
will further strengthen its practices in intellectual property, data
compliance, entertainment, and technology law—sharpening its expertise and
services to help clients build robust risk control mechanisms and seize
opportunities amid the pursuit of sustainable, high-quality growth.
Attorneys Profiles
Gaochong Hu
Deputy Managing Partner, Senior Partner
Tel: +86 135 8187 4331
Email: hugaochong@zlwd.com
Practice Areas: Dispute Resolution, Labor & Employment,
Compliance
Siyuan Wang
Partner (Beijing Headquarters)
Tel: +86 133 3106 7051
Email: wangsiyuan@zlwd.com
Practice Areas: Sports
& Entertainment, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications),
International Investment & Trade
