The 2026 AIPPI World Congress took place from October 7 to 10 at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany, bringing together intellectual property professionals from around the world to discuss developments in IP law and practice.

BEYOND Attorneys at Law was represented by General Manager Min Guixiang, Deputy General Manager Lv Lin and Li Guangjie, Head of BEYOND’s Munich Office. The congress provided an opportunity to reconnect with longstanding colleagues, meet new contacts and exchange views with IP professionals from different jurisdictions.

Discussions covered a range of current IP issues, including AI-related patent protection, challenges arising in cross-border IP matters, and developments in national and regional IP laws and practice. The exchanges also offered an opportunity to share perspectives on approaches to IP protection and enforcement in China and other jurisdictions, and to discuss the practical implications of differences between legal systems.

For the BEYOND team, the congress was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with longstanding colleagues, meet new contacts and engage in substantive discussions on a wide range of IP issues. BEYOND looks forward to continuing these exchanges and strengthening its relationships within the international IP community.