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About 4th IP Forefront ICT Forum:

"The 4th IP Forefront ICT Forum" will be grandly held in Shenzhen from March 11th to 13th, 2026. As one of the most influential professional summits on Standard Essential Patents (SEP) in the Asia-Pacific region, this year's forum will continue to be anchored at the industry's cutting edge, deeply focusing on the landscape reshaping and ecological evolution within the global SEP domain.

The forum will center on the core topic of the "The Global SEP Chessboard: Reshaping the Future of Licensing" delving into the latest practices in key global jurisdictions such as Germany's anti-anti-suit injunctions and Brazil's judicial balancing act. The agenda will also deeply explore the reshaping of the industry chain by chip-level licensing, the strategic impact of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), and the latest developments from major global patent poolsl. A dedicated "Sustainable Models for Audio-Video Codecs" theme day will address the licensing challenges faced by industries like IoT and automotive.
IFIF 2026 Key Topics Preview:

• Global Perspective:
Gain in-depth analysis of the latest developments in emerging and mature jurisdictions such as Nigeria, Brazil, and Germany, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the "multi-jurisdictional litigation" as the new normal.

• Ecosystem Transformation:
Focus on the impact of chip-level and component-level licensing on the industrial chain, while systematically examining the evolution of systems such as the European Unified Patent Court (UPC) and U.S. anti-suit injunctions.

• Practical Simulation:
Participate in specially designed multi-jurisdictional litigation case studies, where seasoned experts will share strategies for designing winning approaches in the global judicial arena.

• Future Roadmap:
Join the dedicated "Audio-Video Codec" theme day and engage with hot topics such as "IoT Licensing" and "Southeast Asian Markets" to collaboratively explore sustainable pathways for building a resilient licensing ecosystem.
IFIF 2026 Forum Highlights:

• Hear from 50+ Experts: Gain insights from judges, corporate IP leaders, and legal strategists shaping global SEP policy.

• Join 200+ Leading Corporation: Network with the entire ICT ecosystem, from R&D pioneers to industry implementers.

• Among 370+ Senior Professionals: Build relationships with the licensing executives in the SEP field.

• Over 15 Hours of Networking: Forge meaningful connections in a focused, business-critical environment.
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4th IP Forefront ICT Forum 2026 （IFIF 2026）
The Global SEP Chessboard: Reshaping the Future of Licensing

March 11 Afternoon
Pre-Conference Workshop A

Battlegrounds in Global SEP Litigation: Established and Emerging

March 11 Afternoon
Pre-Conference Workshop B

New Horizons and Opportunities in SEP Licensing

Evening of March 11
Pre-Conference Workshop

Cocktail Reception: An Evening with Nokia

March 12
Day One Morning

New Trends in SEP Jurisprudence

March 12
Day One Afternoon

A New Focus for SEP Licensing: Building Sustainable Models for Audio-Video Codecs

Evening of March 12

Gala Dinner & Licensing Elite Awards Ceremony (Sponsorship Opportunity)

March 13
Day Two Morning

New Strategies in Patent Portfolio Management & Monetization

March 13
Day Two Afternoon

European Strategy & US Dynamics

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