On the afternoon of September 26, 2024, the “Youth Entrepreneurs’ Legal Education” event—where young entrepreneurs visited model enterprises for intellectual property protection—was successfully held at Guangzhou Ehang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. in Guangzhou. This event was jointly organized by the Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Guangzhou Business Bureau, as well as the Guangzhou Private Enterprise Complaint Center, the Huangpu District Federation of Industry and Commerce, Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm, and the Longan Bay Intellectual Property Research Center.

This event was an important part of the “Legal Health Check” service for the intellectual property compliance of private enterprises in Guangzhou in 2024, organized by Longan Guangzhou. Ms. He Chen, Director of the Guangzhou Private Enterprise Complaint Center, spoke as the host. Mr. Pan Yihua, a second-level researcher at the Policy, Regulations, and Fair Trade Department of the Guangzhou Business Bureau, Mr. Wang Hai, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Standardization Research Institute, Ms. Hu Jiping, a third-level researcher at the Guangzhou Private Enterprise Complaint Center, Mr. Zheng Kui, a second-level researcher at the Huangpu District Federation of Industry and Commerce, along with the chairmen, general managers, and leaders of various enterprises and business associations, all attended the event.

Mr. Lu Yongzhi, Senior Manager of Government Affairs at Ehang Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Mr. Wu Rangjun, Deputy Director of the Longan Guangzhou Management Committee, Senior Partner, and Director of the Longan Bay Intellectual Property Research Center, Ms. Wang Wei, Standardization Engineer at the Guangzhou Standardization Research Institute, and Mr. Liu Rennan, Senior Partner at Longan Guangzhou, shared their insights. Mr. Pan Yihua, a second-level researcher at the Policy, Regulations, and Fair Trade Department of the Guangzhou Business Bureau, also spoke at the meeting.

During the guided tour, participants first visited the technology product exhibition hall of Guangzhou Ehang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. They not only saw the latest applications of air traffic technology but also learned about the company’s achievements in technological innovation and intellectual property protection. This provided them with valuable experiences and insights.

Lawyer Wu Rangjun Deputy Director of the Longan Guangzhou Management Committee, Senior Partner, and Director of the Longan Bay Intellectual Property Research Center

During the discussion session, Lawyer Wu Rangjun shared his insights on “Compliance Management of Business Secrets.” He explained the reasons, methods, and techniques for managing business secrets. Using real cases and academic perspectives, he explained why business secrets are important intellectual property. He emphasized that compliance management involves prevention and enforcement, and both aspects must be emphasized. Finally, he discussed the techniques for managing business secrets from three aspects: system development, culture, and technical measures.

Lawyer Liu Rennan Senior Partner at Longan Guangzhou

Lawyer Liu Rennan explained the overall situation and progress of the “Legal Health Check” service for private enterprises in Guangzhou in 2024. He said that some enterprises have achieved significant results in intellectual property protection. This has enhanced their competitiveness and set a benchmark for the industry. He also analyzed the problems and challenges faced by some enterprises in intellectual property compliance. He pointed out the directions for compliance adjustments. Finally, he expressed his feelings about providing the “Legal Health Check” service. He appreciated the support from the Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce and recognized the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship of private enterprises. He said he will continue to provide the service to help private enterprises establish a better intellectual property protection system and promote their healthy development.

This event not only enhanced the understanding of young entrepreneurs about the importance of intellectual property protection but also provided a valuable platform for communication and sharing of experiences between different enterprises. Participants said that this event broadened their horizons and provided them with valuable insights and practical experience. They felt that they gained a lot from this event.

In the future, Longan Guangzhou Law Firm will continue to work with the Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce to provide targeted legal solutions for private enterprises, helping them with intellectual property compliance.

About the Lawyer Lawyer Wu Rangjun Lawyer Wu Rangjun graduated from Peking University and has dual qualifications as a lawyer and patent agent. His main areas of expertise include intellectual property, civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, and compliance. He is currently a senior partner, deputy director of the Management Committee, and director of the Longan Bay Intellectual Property Research Center at Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm. He is also the head of the Yanshang Legal Team.

With 15 years of experience, Lawyer Wu Rangjun has extensive legal expertise and skilled litigation skills. He is skilled in analyzing legal issues and planning cases. His cases have been recognized as typical cases annually. The intellectual property cases handled by his team have been selected by the Supreme Court, various higher courts, and intellectual property courts. The civil and commercial litigation and arbitration cases he handled have received awards from the Law Association. His research articles have also won several awards. Lawyer Wu Rangjun is listed among the top 15 lawyers in China in 2024. He is also recognized as one of the 50 intellectual property lawyers under 50 years old in China in 2023.

In addition, Lawyer Wu Rangjun is a member of the Intellectual Property Professional Committee of the National Lawyers Association, deputy director of the Copyright Professional Committee of the Guangdong Lawyers Association, deputy director of the Copyright Professional Committee of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association, an external expert at the Guangzhou Copyright Bureau, a consulting expert for civil and administrative cases at the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, and an arbitrator at the Guangzhou, Xiamen, Zhuhai, and Maoming Arbitration Committees. He is also a part-time professor at the Law School of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and a lawyer mediator at the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court. His expertise is highly recognized in the industry.

Lawyer Liu Rennan Lawyer Liu Rennan is a senior partner at Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm and holds a master’s degree in law from Sun Yat-sen University. He has over ten years of experience in public security agencies. He is skilled in handling legal affairs for government and enterprises. He has handled hundreds of cases related to shareholders’ rights, equity transfer, and company dissolution, as well as other civil and commercial litigation cases. He has extensive experience in internal management, labor and personnel control, contract review, internal governance, and investment and financing.

His areas of expertise include corporate legal affairs, labor law, dispute resolution, and legal services for veterans.