The Fourth Annual Arnan Gabrieli Memorial Intellectual Property Conference, which was held on 26.2.2019, had the topic of “China in the era of trade wars – from counterfeiting to an intellectual property superpower”. The conference focused on China’s transformation in intellectual property against the backdrop of global trade wars. It explored China’s rapid evolution from a country widely associated with counterfeiting to one becoming an intellectual property superpower.

Leading experts examined how China has built a robust intellectual property infrastructure and adopted new policies that foster innovation and rights enforcement. Discussions centered on the implications of China’s progress for international businesses, the complexities arising from trade tensions, and the impact on global intellectual property systems. The event provided valuable insights into China’s shifting role, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities created by its strategic approach to intellectual property rights.