2026 CNIPA/U.S. Bar Online Program
Patent and trademark dialogue
An online exchange between the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the CNIPA/U.S. Bar Liaison Council, addressing patent and trademark issues of interest to U.S. and Chinese industry. The program will draw on questions submitted by Chinese industry and provide a forum for professional and technical dialogue.
U.S. Eastern: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
8:00–10:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−4)
Beijing: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
8:00–10:00 a.m. (UTC+8)
Format: Online via Zoom · Two hours
Chinese–English simultaneous interpretation is planned, provided by CNIPA.
Presentation materials
English and Simplified Chinese slides, complete speaker notes, and references.
29 slides · 54 pages · PDF (1.6 MB)
Confirmed agenda
The program will cover:
- U.S. patent filing and compliance: priority documents, application records, entity status, powers of attorney, and information disclosure statements (IDS).
- Patent prosecution and PCT practice: U.S. national-stage entry, prosecution procedures, and examiner communications.
- Design patents: novelty, partial designs, and graphical user interfaces.
- U.S. trademarks: filing requirements, examination issues, and opposition and cancellation proceedings.
- Schedule A litigation: recent developments and issues affecting industry.
The agenda and speakers are confirmed. The session will address selected questions within the available time.
Confirmed speakers and moderators
- Andy Schwaab
- Michelle Dunn
- Brandon Theiss
- Ryan Phelan
The speakers and moderators listed above are confirmed.
Join the online meeting
Meeting ID: 810 4060 4902
Passcode: 888999