In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the significance of the upcoming 2024 AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, a crucial event in the evolving landscape of intellectual property in China. They highlight the country's transformation from a time when IP concepts were nearly absent to establishing a solid legal framework through key legislation since the 1980s. The conversation shifts to the growing relevance of intellectual property in the face of challenges from AI-generated content, sparking a debate on the complexities of authorship and legal rights as countries adapt to this new reality. This insightful discussion emphasizes the urgent need for a global agreement on IP issues as innovation continues to speed up.