Vice president of Supreme People’s Court gives talk on judicial protection of intellectual property rights at UM

The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled ‘Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property in China: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Responses in the Era of Technological Innovation’ on 26 November as part of the University Lecture Series. Tao Kaiyuan, vice president of the Supreme People’s Court and grand justice of the second rank, discussed new developments and institutional responses in the judicial protection of intellectual property rights amid China’s rapid technological innovation. The talk attracted a large and diverse audience.

UM Vice Rector Michael Hui highlighted the university’s commitment to advancing cross-border intellectual property protection and intellectual property issues related to artificial intelligence. He added that UM aims to cultivate more legal professionals who possess an international outlook and demonstrate dedication to both the country and Macao.

During the lecture, Tao discussed the opportunities, challenges, and responses related to judicial protection of intellectual property rights in China in the context of technological innovation. She noted that it is essential to maintain strict protection, balance competing interests, effectively resolve conflicts and disputes, coordinate the development of domestic and foreign‑related rule of law, and strengthen the specialised trial system.