Beijing, China – September 25, 2026 — Guocai, a leading intellectual property (IP) law firm specializing in cross-border IP strategy and unfair competition, today announced that its founder, Attorney Lin Wenyuan, was invited as a keynote speaker at the All China Lawyers Association (ACLA) exchange conference held in Beijing on September 25, 2026.
As a long-standing member of the ACLA, Attorney Lin delivered a focused presentation on "Cross-Border Intellectual Property Protection: Strategies for Chinese Brands Going Global." The session drew on his extensive experience advising multinational and domestic enterprises on foreign-related IP protection and anti-unfair competition matters.
A Track Record of Serving Industry Leaders
Over the years, Attorney Lin and the Guocai team have represented a distinguished roster of clients across sports, consumer electronics, automotive, and energy sectors, including:
ANTA Sports (安踏体育)
Li-Ning (李宁体育)
Xiaomi Automotive (小米汽车)
Huawei Smart Device (华为智能)
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) (中国石油)
His practice covers cross-border patent and trademark filings, IP enforcement overseas, trade secret protection, and defense against unfair competition claims.
In-Depth Dialogue with Fellow Practitioners
Following the keynote, Attorney Lin participated in a closed-door roundtable with ACLA members, exchanging insights on emerging challenges in global IP litigation, the Hague System for industrial designs, and enforcement mechanisms on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon.
"As Chinese brands accelerate their global expansion, cross-border IP risk management is no longer optional—it's a core business capability," said Attorney Lin. "We are grateful to the ACLA for providing this platform to share practical experience with our peers."
FAQ: Your Cross-Border IP Questions Answered
1. How do I conduct an international patent search?
Use free official databases such as WIPO PATENTSCOPE, Espacenet (EPO), and the USPTO Patent Full-Text Database to search PCT applications and national filings. For a thorough freedom-to-operate analysis, engage a patent attorney to conduct a structured search across multiple jurisdictions.
2. How do I register a trademark under the Madrid System?
File a single international application with your national office (e.g., CNIPA) designating the Madrid member countries where you seek protection, paid in one currency. Your application is then forwarded by WIPO to the designated offices, which conduct substantive examination under their local laws.
3. What should I do if my Amazon product is accused of patent infringement?
Immediately review the asserted patent and compare it with your product's technical features to assess whether infringement actually exists. You can file a Notice of Non-Infringement or a Design-around strategy, and consider challenging the patent's validity through USPTO inter partes review.
4. What should I do if my Amazon store listings are taken down for product infringement?
Submit a Counter-Notice (DMCA-style) or a Section 6 Notice to Amazon within the response window, providing evidence of your right to sell, such as patent licenses, prior art, or non-infringement opinions. Simultaneously, communicate directly with the rights holder to seek a coexistence or licensing agreement.
5. How can I enforce my patent rights on Amazon?
Enroll in Amazon's Brand Registry and use the Project Zero / Transparency tools to automate takedowns. For counterfeit or patent-infringing listings outside Brand Registry, file a Utility Patent Neutral Evaluation Agreement or pursue litigation through the appropriate court (e.g., US District Court or the ITC).
About Guocai: Guocai is an IP-focused law firm providing cross-border trademark, patent, and copyright services to enterprises expanding into global markets. Contact us for a confidential consultation on your international IP strategy.
