The 3rd Conference on Global Innovation and Intellectual Property: Firm Strategies and Policy Challenges in a Rapidly Changing World
The 3rd Conference on Global Innovation and Intellectual Property: Firm Strategies and Policy Challenges in a Rapidly Changing World
School of Management, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
May 17-18, 2025
Global competition is increasingly characterized by competition for technological leadership. Meanwhile, given the increasingly prominent roles of intellectual properties (IPs), technology standards, and business platforms, the boundary between firm competitiveness and institutional infrastructure is blurring. As manifested in the recent developments around healthcare, AI, and electric vehicles, states have come to the forefront of market competition in a wide range of industries. Thus, the coordination and competition among public and private entities across nations will shape the future trajectories of the global markets.
It is in this context that we call for participation in this conference, hosted by School of Management, Fudan University, and co-sponsored by the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, Washington University in St. Louis, and Guanghua School of Management, Peking University.
Among other topics, we would like to engage in in-depth, cross-disciplinary discussion on the following:
- Finding facts: What are the realities on the ground and what are the important trends that may shed light to the future? Many public discussions so far are based on entrenched opinions and stereotypical views. We are providing a public good if we can simply identify the facts and establish robust explanations for these facts.
- Understanding complexities: Is strong IP protection always good? Is knowledge outflow always bad? To what extent do our understanding about IP, derived mostly from domestic settings, still hold in the context of global competition? What is the right level of indigenous innovation in light of the interdependence—and associated vulnerabilities—in the global economy?
- Developing toolboxes: Besides filing for patents, what are the tools businesses can use to navigate the risky R&D processes, both within and across countries? Besides strengthening the IP courts, what are the tools that policy makers can use to motivate innovation while reducing systematic risk? Will big data and AI help firms see the competitive landscape more clearly?
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AGENDA
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Saturday, May 17
8:00-8:30am: Registration
8:30-8:50am: Opening Remarks
8:50-10:00am Session 1. Innovation and IP Strategies under De-Coupling
10:00-10:20am Tea Break
10:20-11:10am Session 2. Secret Patenting and Patenting with Trade Secret
11:10am-12:00pm Session 3. Innovation in the Rapidly Changing World: The Role of Academics
12:00-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:40pm Session 4. Competitive Advantages in a Connected World
2:40-3:30pm Session 5. The effect of AI on Labor, Competition and Intellectual Property Rights
3:30-3:50pm Tea Break
3:50-5:00pm Session 6. Innovation and Governance with Informal Institutions
5:00-6:15pm Drink and Poster Session
Group 1: Patents as probable rights
Group 2: IP strategy and firm incentives
Group 3: The impact of trade friction on innovation strategies
Group 4: New tools in IP research
6pm Dinner for all registered participants
Sunday, May 18
8:30-9:20am Session 7 Institutions for Innovation: IP and Industrial Policies
9:20-9:40am Session 8 Voices from Policymakers
9:40-10:00am Tea Break
10:00-11:30am Session 9 Voices from Business Leaders
11:30am-12:40pm Session 10 Voices Legal Professionals
12:40-12:45pm Closing Remarks
12:45pm Lunch, Social, and Farewell
Contact Us
For questions, or to request more information, please contact the email address below.
GIIP3 Working Team
Email: GIIP2025@fdsm.fudan.edu.cn
Co-sponsors:
McDonnell International Scholars Academy, WashU
School of Management, Fudan University
Guanghua School of Management, Peking University
Olin Business School, WashU
Co-organizers:
Changqi Wu, Peking University
Minyuan Zhao, WashU
Organization Committee:
Xuhong Li, Fudan University
Tian Wei, Fudan University
