2026 AIPLA Women in IP Global Networking Event
We are pleased to announce that OBWB's Hangzhou Representative office will host the 2026 AIPLA Women in IP Global Networking Event. We look forward to a special gathering that will bring together accomplished professionals to connect, share insights, and celebrate the innovation and leadership shaping the future of IP.
John Osha Attends IP5 Meeting in Seoul
The IP5 Meetings were held in Seoul, Korea, from March 30 to April 2. John Osha participated in a series of substantive discussions alongside members of AIPLA, IPO, BE, KINPA, and JIPA. Our thanks to the organizers for planning and coordinating this well-structured event.
Exploring AI IP Strategy in Hangzhou
On March 11, 2026, at the invitation of the Zhejiang Provincial Intellectual Property Protection Center, Ms. Han-Mei Tso, Chief Representative of OBWB's Hangzhou Representative Office, delivered a special training session titled "Building a Comprehensive AI Intellectual Property Strategy: Data Compliance, Content Ownership Determination, and Core Technology Protection."
Trilateral IP Cup in Mexico
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Trilateral IP Cup was hosted by AIPPI. OBWB Partner, John Osha, participated as moderator of the panel on the Future of AI Regulation.
OBWB Joins AmCham Shanghai Event
On January 14, 2026, OBWB participated in an event hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai titled AI-Empowered Brand Innovation and Compliance Strategies in Practice. The event was held at TEC at Kerry Centre Hangzhou, which also houses OBWB's Hangzhou Representative Office.
OBWB Announces IPTP 2026
OBWB is pleased to announce a (free) course featuring a series of expert-led presentations on key topics in intellectual property law. The IPTP is a three-phase course designed and delivered by patent professionals with 25+ years of industry experience (*limited availability*).
OBWB Participates in Hangzhou Seminar
OBWB Partner Jonathan Osha will be the keynote speaker at upcoming IP event in Hangzhou, China. The seminar "Hot Issues in Overseas Patent Application and Protection for Chinese Enterprises" promises to deliver cutting-edge insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities in global IP protection. Led by leading patent attorneys and industry specialists, this series of disccusions will unpack the latest trends, case studies, and best practices shaping international patent strategy.
It's Official! We're on WeChat!
We are excited to announce the official launch of our firm's WeChat - a direct channel to share legal updates, thought leadership, plus firm news and events with our clients and colleagues in China and globally.
Two OBWB Partners Slated as Keynote Speakers for TM Festival
We are pleased to announce that Han-Mei Tso and Motasem Abu Ghazaleh will participate as keynote speakers at the 15th China International Trademark & Brand Festival. They will join the panel discussion on "Remedies and Precedents for Malicious Overseas Trademark Squatting for Chinese Enterprises" taking place on 7 September from 13:30 – 17:30.
OBWB To Host IPO European Committee Conference
We look forward to hosting the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) European Practice Committee Conference in Paris. This event (to be held on June 25th) is open to IPO members and non-members.
