On the afternoon of April 27, 2026, Kingland Partners hosted an offline seminar themed “Judicial Protection of Trade Secrets” at its Beijing office. As the inaugural session of the “Kingland Intellectual Property Salon,” the event was conducted as a closed-door, in-person meeting and was led by Partner Mr. Song Xudong. The seminar attracted representatives from more than a dozen well-known enterprises.
The event featured opening remarks by Founding Partner Mr. Lin Huawei. Mr. Lin briefly introduced the firm’s development since its establishment and outlined its future vision. He noted that with the addition of renowned intellectual property experts, including Mr. Song Xudong, Kingland Partners has achieved significant progress in its IP practice. He further expressed that the “Kingland Intellectual Property Salon” will regularly invite lawyers, experts, and scholars to share insights, aiming to build a platform for intellectual exchange and experience sharing. He concluded by wishing all attendees a productive and insightful session.
During the seminar, Mr. Song systematically analyzed the full spectrum of judicial protection of trade secrets, drawing on the latest legislation, judicial interpretations, and representative cases. His presentation covered key topics including the current landscape of trade secret protection, challenges in enforcement, emerging trends in judicial practice, identification and classification of confidential information, standards for determining infringement, coordination between civil and criminal remedies, and practical strategies for trade secret protection.
In the interactive session, participants actively raised questions based on their business scenarios, focusing on issues such as employee misappropriation upon departure, the classification of customer information, and the management of sensitive data. Mr. Song provided tailored solutions grounded in judicial precedents and practical experience, offering clear guidance for enterprises seeking to enforce their rights and establish robust trade secret protection systems.
With a strong emphasis on practical application and targeted empowerment, the seminar provided a professional and efficient platform for exchange, effectively helping enterprises clarify judicial rules and practical approaches to trade secret protection. Looking ahead, Kingland Partners will continue to focus on the forefront of intellectual property protection and deliver more high-quality, practice-oriented seminars, leveraging its professional legal services to help enterprises strengthen their legal safeguards for core competitiveness.
