KTO IP Seminar | AI, Patents & Startup Resilience (20 Oct 2026)

KTO IP Seminar | AI, Patents & Startup Resilience (20 Oct 2026)

AI, Patents & Startup Resilience

IP Seminar — Protecting Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

This IP seminar explores how startups can protect, defend and commercialise AI and Deep Tech innovations. Drawing on practical case studies, Mr. Erich Tzou will discuss patent landscaping, US AI patent eligibility, portfolio strategy, freedom-to-operate, licensing and enforcement, alongside common IP pitfalls that can affect fundraising, acquisitions and product launches. The presentation will also examine Hong Kong AI patent application trends and their implications for global IP strategy.

Speaker: Mr. Erich C. TZOU 鄒健雄 — Partner, Domini IP Law, Silicon Valley

What You'll Learn:

- Common legal and IP pitfalls facing startups — and how to avoid them
- Global and Hong Kong AI patent landscape: key trends and statistics
- Practical case studies from real-world IP strategy
- IP landscaping, prosecution, licensing, and enforcement essentials
- Best practices for drafting AI patents under 35 U.S.C. §§ 101 and 112

Who Should Attend:

- CUHK startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators — and anyone with an interest in AI and deep tech.

Event Details:

- Date: 20 October 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 15:00 - 18:00 (3 hours, incl. two 10-minute breaks)
- Format: Hybrid
- Venue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK (Zoom for Online Participants)
- Language: English

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