About the Conference
The first Synthetic Biology IP Forum was held on 27 March 2026 at the Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao. It was jointly hosted by Zhiwen Consulting and Zhichan Huicui, with guidance and support from the Shanghai Synthetic Biology Industry Association, and sponsored by Beijing Linktec IP Agency, Suzhou Sinofaith Zhishu Technology, TAYA IP and Beijing Guozhuan IP.
Under the theme "IP Driving Synthetic Biology Manufacturing", the forum attracted more than 150 experts, scholars and corporate delegates from across China. Attendees came from Beijing, Tianjin, Guangdong, Shandong and the Yangtze River Delta, with synthetic biology companies accounting for over 75% of participants, heads of leading domestic law firms around 20%, and a further 5% of overseas lawyers from Korea, India and Germany.
As the first professional forum dedicated to IP in synthetic biology, the event built a bridge between industry and intellectual property. Keynotes covered the state of the IP protection system for synthetic biology, making trade secret protection measurable, recent judicial developments in technical secret cases, patent strategy in plant synthetic biology, PCT filing practice and the Biobucks model. Two panel discussions addressed risk control and portfolio strategy for innovators, alongside a welcome dinner and exhibitor showcase.
On Site
Why Attend
150+ attendees, with synthetic biology companies making up over 75%
The first professional forum dedicated to IP in synthetic biology
6 keynote reports + 2 panel discussions + welcome dinner
Coverage from measurable trade secrets and technical secret litigation to plant synthetic biology, PCT practice and the Biobucks model
Topics & Agenda
Overview of Speakers
Tianjin National Synthetic Biology Technology Innovation Center
Senior IP Specialist
Sinofaith Group
Head of Trade Secret Practice, General Manager of Suzhou Sinofaith
Jiangsu High People's Court
Former Member of the Adjudication Committee and Chief Judge of the IP Tribunal
Beijing Qihe Biotechnology
Head of IP
Beijing YinZheng Biotechnology
Director of IP and Legal Affairs
Moon (Guangzhou) Biotech
Head of IP
Beijing Linktec IP Agency
Partner (Panel Chair)
Beijing Sino-Creativity IP Agency
Manager of the Domestic Biochemistry Department (Panel Chair)
Host: Zhang Dan (Partner, Beijing Linktec IP Agency)
Panellists:
Host: Chen Yuejun (Manager, Domestic Biochemistry Department, Beijing Sino-Creativity IP Agency)
Panellists:
Hosted By
Supported By
Shanghai Synthetic Biology Industry AssociationIn Partnership With
For the full agenda or registration details, get in touch with the organising committee — we usually reply within one business day.
Full Report
Originally published on our WeChat account, including the full session recap and photo gallery.