On the morning of October 18, 2024, an infringement litigation case relating to “AI digital human” in the field of artificial intelligence was publicly heard by Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Zhejiang Province. This case was selected as a model case for the World Intellectual Property Congress organized by the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) for the first time in China. This case attracted great attention due to relating to a cutting-edge computer software patent in the field of natural human-computer interaction. Chinable’s experienced patent attorneys were entrusted by the patentee to undertake the task of defending the legitimate interests of the right holder.

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This patent is closely related to "digital human" technology, a cutting-edge innovation in the field of artificial intelligence, characterized by its technical complexity and high level of specialization. Chinable's legal team successfully initiated the patent infringement lawsuit, leveraging their strong professionalism and extensive experience. Demonstrating exceptional expertise in accurately interpreting advanced sci-tech patents and precisely navigating litigation procedures, the legal team effectively safeguarded the patentee's rights and interests to the fullest extent.

It is worth mentioning that, this is the first time for the AIPPI to hold the industry’s top international intellectual property congress in China since its establishment. The selection of the case represented by Chinable’s legal team as a model case for the AIPPI congress highlights the technological advancement and complexity involved, the exceptional capabilities of the legal team, and the superior adjudication standards of the Chinese court. Nearly 100 senior lawyers, officials, and experts from around the world attended the trial, which also drew significant attention from the Supreme People’s Court of China (as reported on the Supreme People’s Court website).

During the trial, Chinable’s attorneys exhibited remarkable professionalism. Shoichi Okuyama, the President of AIPPI, attended the entire proceedings and highly commended the court's seamless organization and the exceptional performance of Chinable’s legal team. Legal professionals and officials from various countries and regions around the world later expressed their admiration and appreciation. Chinable’s attorneys successfully earned respect and recognition on the international stage for their impeccable professionalism and outstanding performance.

In the future, Chinable’s legal team will continue protecting intellectual property protection with professionalism, ensuring the safeguarding of more innovative achievements.