Patentica Partner Eduard Shablin Addresses IP Eurasia Seminar in China

Eduard Shablin, Partner at Patentica, participated in the second IP Eurasia mobile seminar held in China from May 12 to 15, 2026. The event was jointly organized by the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).

Following the success of the 2025 seminar in China’s northeastern provinces, this year’s tour took place across two southern provinces: Guangxi (Nanning) and Hainan (Haikou and Wenchang).

The EAPO delegation presented the strategic advantages of the Eurasian patent system to Chinese patent attorneys, technology corporations, and academic institutions. 

The seminar received strong backing from the Chinese government. Key highlights included high-level meetings with Mr. Li Feng, Vice Governor of Hainan Province, and Mr. Wang Fengyu, Vice Mayor of Wenchang. The delegation also visited the headquarters of Genertec International and the upcoming Hainan-MPEI joint Russian-Chinese university campus.

Key Economic Insights from Patentica

During the seminar, Eduard Shablin delivered a comprehensive report focusing on the economic opportunities and benefits of Eurasian patenting for Chinese applicants. His presentation featured an in-depth analysis of trade relations between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China, alongside patenting activity statistics.

In the report, Mr. Shablin highlighted that patent applications from China to the EAPO show steady year-on-year growth. China firmly held the 3rd place in 2025 for both inventions and industrial designs.

The majority of current Eurasian patent applications from China are concentrated in chemistry and medicine. Machinery, equipment, computers, auto parts, and smartphones account for roughly 25% of China’s total exports to the EAEU market.

“An increase in patent filings within these specific engineering and tech sectors can further boost the overall patent activity of Chinese applicants in the Eurasian region,” noted Eduard Shablin.

The mobile seminar generated significant interest within the professional community and received extensive media coverage, drawing an in-person audience of around 250 participants.

Patentica experts regularly participate in leading international conferences to stay ahead of global IP trends and share legal expertise with clients worldwide.