2024 AIPPI World Congress

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Written By Richard Stilwell

Richard Stilwell recently represented Lysaght at AIPPI’s World Congress event in Hangzhou, marking the first time an international IP conference has been held in China. As always, the event brought together legal experts, academics, and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the latest developments in IP law and policy.

Richard participated in the Independent Member delegation, as well as the Young AIPPI Forum, in discussing various topics relevant to those groups within the AIPPI structure. The conference also featured exhibitions showcasing the latest innovations in IP management and protection, and allowed plenty of networking opportunities with new and existing clients alike.

A return journey via Beijing also gave Richard the chance to meet with key contacts based in the Chinese capital.

AIPPI maintains its presence in the Far East next year, with the next Congress taking place in Yokohama in September 2025. We hope to see you there.

Richard Stilwell

Richard is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and manager in the Patents and Design department.  He is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as being part of operational working groups to develop and enhance internal policies and procedures.

Richard graduated from the University of Leeds in 2012 with a Master’s degree (with Distinction) in Medicinal Chemistry, which included a placement year with a major U.K. pharmaceutical company. He joined Lysaght in 2015 and has worked in the IP industry for over ten years.

In 2016 Richard was awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property (with Distinction) from Bournemouth University, and he became a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney in 2018.

He adds a considerable skill set to the company, where he is responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio, particularly for patent cases in the Caribbean and Middle East.  In his dual role, Richard also handles prosecution and contentious matters within the trade mark department in several complex jurisdictions.

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