13 October 2026 - The Faculty of Law of Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) successfully held the 62nd Shizi Gate Legal Forum: Resolution of Foreign-Related Intellectual Property Disputes, together with cooperation agreement signing ceremonies with the Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC) and King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) at Room N101 of the University. The event was organized by the Faculty of Law and sponsored by the MUST Foundation.
Distinguished guests included Mr. Lu Chunwei, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission; Ms. Lou Xianying, Partner of the Intellectual Property Department of King & Wood Mallesons Shanghai Office and Head of Intellectual Property Practice at the KWM International Center; Ms. Zhang Junqin, Senior Counsel of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center; and Ms. Liu Yuxin, Partner of the Intellectual Property Department of KWM-Zhuhai Hengqin Joint Operation Office.
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At the signing ceremony, Dean Fang Quan signed cooperation agreements on behalf of the Faculty of Law with the Shanghai Arbitration Commission and King & Wood Mallesons, respectively. Through these agreements, the Faculty and the two institutions will deepen collaboration in talent cultivation, research projects, academic activities, and professional exchanges. Leveraging their respective strengths, the parties aim to enhance the training of foreign-related legal professionals and capitalize on Macau’s unique position connecting Mainland China and the international community to promote coordinated development in related fields.
Under the agreement with SHAC, the Faculty of Law and the Shanghai Arbitration Commission will establish reciprocal liaison offices and jointly launch the China-Europe International Arbitration Research Center, fostering exchanges and cooperation in commercial arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution.
Dean Fang Quan (right) and Mr. Lu Chunwei, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission, signing the cooperation agreement
Top (from left): Prof. Yi Zaicheng, Assistant Dean; Mr. Lu Chunwei, Vice Chairman
Middle (from left): Ms. Lou Xianying, Partner; Dr. Liao Si, Assistant Professor
Bottom (from left): Ms. Zhang Junqin, Senior Counsel; Ms. Liu Yuxin, Partner
The forum was moderated by Prof. Yi Zaicheng, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Law.
During the keynote session, Mr. Lu Chunwei provided a systematic overview of the development of the commercial arbitration system in Mainland China, introduced the practical application of arbitration in resolving intellectual property disputes, analyzed both the advantages and challenges of arbitration in handling foreign-related disputes, and shared SHAC’s efforts in strengthening coordination between litigation and arbitration through collaboration with the Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court to promote a diversified dispute resolution mechanism.
Drawing on extensive practical experience, Ms. Lou Xianying examined the underlying logic of resolving foreign-related intellectual property disputes. She emphasized that, amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and shifts in the international competitive landscape, intellectual property protection systems require restructuring. Legal professionals should cultivate a global perspective and strategic mindset to better serve both business objectives and national security interests.
Dr. Liao Si focused on procedural regulation of cross-border evidence gathering in foreign-related intellectual property cases. He analyzed the practical challenges, normative foundations, and institutional obstacles associated with cross-border evidence collection, and proposed recommendations for improving evidence-taking mechanisms at both the international and domestic levels, as well as enhancing legal professionals’ capabilities in response to emerging challenges in the AI era.
Ms. Zhang Junqin introduced the service framework of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, noting that litigation alone may not always provide the most effective solution for intellectual property disputes. WIPO offers alternative dispute resolution services, including arbitration, mediation, and expert determination, which are particularly advantageous in cross-border intellectual property disputes due to their confidentiality and efficiency.
The presentations combined theoretical depth with practical insights, featuring rich case studies and detailed analysis that provided valuable academic and professional perspectives for participating faculty members, students, and legal practitioners. As commentator for the forum, Ms. Liu Yuxin offered insightful observations and professional reflections based on her own practice experience.
The signing of these cooperation agreements marks a new milestone in the development of the Faculty of Law. As one of the Faculty’s signature academic platforms, the Cross-Strait Legal Forum will continue to bring together expertise from academia and practice, leverage Macau’s unique role in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and contribute to the cultivation of high-caliber professionals in foreign-related rule of law.
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