On May 17, 2025, the "2025 China Automotive Intellectual Property Conference" (CAIPA) hosted by the China Automotive Intellectual Property Utilization and Promotion Center, opened in Wuhan under the theme "Igniting a New Era of Chinese Intellectual Property, Shaping a Global Automotive Landscape”. WEIPR Group participated as an exhibitor and partner, collaborating with government agencies, enterprises, and academic institutions to advance intellectual property (IP) strategies and industrial innovation.

Core Agenda Highlights Multidimensional Innovation
At the opening ceremony, leaders from the National Intellectual Property Administration, Hubei Provincial Intellectual Property Office, and major automakers emphasized IP protection’s role in reshaping the global automotive industry. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology outlined policy directions for its "Deep Engagement Initiative," while experts from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering shared insights on future transportation trends, AI-driven brand innovation, and new quality productive forces. Key ceremonies—including expert appointments, industry contribution awards, and the unveiling of the AI Joint Innovation Lab—strengthened collaborative foundations.

High-Level Dialogues and Thematic Forums
Main Forum: Focused on intelligent and connected technologies, discussions covered IP strategies driven by new quality productive forces, AI-powered industry transformation, and patent protection practices for power batteries.
Parallel Sessions:
1. Global Compliance: Addressed international IP protection trends and risk mitigation to enhance corporate compliance capabilities.
2. SEP Governance: Explored judicial practices, licensing ecosystems, and global governance frameworks for standard-essential patents.
3. Solid-State Battery IP: Analyzed R&D breakthroughs, patent layouts, and strategies to overcome industrial challenges.
4. Ecosystem Innovation: Facilitated cross-industry collaboration in electrification and smart technologies to accelerate commercialization.
WEIPR Group Strengthens Industry Empowerment
As a specialized IP service provider in the automotive sector, WEIPR Group will continue leveraging its expertise to bridge global IP governance gaps, refine industry frameworks, and empower enterprises to seize international opportunities through innovation. Committed to fostering a robust IP ecosystem, WEIPR aims to propel China’s automotive industry as a global leader in intellectual property innovation.