Recently, the Intellectual Property Law Specialized Committee of Zhiheng (Guangzhou) Law Firm successfully held an event focused on... A special lecture on “Legal Services for the Commercialization of Scientific and Technological Achievements.” Attorney Gao Zizhi, partner at Beijing Xinglai Law Firm, participated in the event as a specially invited keynote speaker. Gathered together with numerous entrepreneurs, intellectual property lawyers, and other industry professionals, we will jointly explore the legal key points and practical operations involved in the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements.

At the outset of the event, Lin Huiyan, Executive Director of Zhiheng Guangzhou, delivered a warm and enthusiastic speech. She extended a hearty welcome to all the guests in attendance and underscored the crucial role of technology transfer in bridging innovation and industry, as well as the vital functions of legal services in risk management and rights protection throughout this process. Director Lin specifically highlighted that Attorney Gao Zizhi possesses profound professional expertise and extensive practical experience in the field of legal services for technology transfer. By inviting him to share his insights this time, we aim to create a high-quality platform for learning and exchange among industry peers, thereby helping to overcome the legal challenges encountered during the technology transfer process.

Gao Zhi Shi, Partner at Beijing Xinglai Law Firm

During the keynote sharing session, Attorney Gao Zizhi leveraged his many years of deep expertise in intellectual property and technology transfer, as well as his keen business acumen, to deliver a fascinating and insightful lecture to the attendees. Starting with the fundamental concepts of technology transfer, he provided a detailed explanation of its definition, legal basis, and critical importance in building a modern industrial system. Attorney Gao emphasized that the core of technology transfer lies in fostering the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, thereby boosting the development of new-quality productive forces. Drawing on national policies and industry case studies, he thoroughly analyzed the essence and practical significance of technology transfer efforts.

Training venue

When explaining the technology transfer process, Attorney Gao abandoned the traditional approach of simply listing steps one by one. Instead, he provided a detailed breakdown of the entire chain—from project initiation in scientific research all the way to commercialization—covering key milestones such as integrated R&D planning, achievement registration, intellectual property rights filing, company establishment, and fundraising. He particularly emphasized that technology transfer is a dynamic process that requires continuous monitoring of industry trends and technological roadmap developments to ensure both effectiveness and competitiveness. Specifically addressing the unique circumstances where state-owned enterprises serve as either holders or recipients of technological achievements, Attorney Gao underscored the importance of compliance requirements such as asset valuation and public trading, in order to mitigate the risk of loss of state-owned assets.

In the section on legal services and practical essentials, Attorney Gao has constructed a concrete service framework based on typical case studies. He clearly outlined the scope of services lawyers provide throughout the entire transformation process, emphasizing the central role of compliance services and warning that insufficient compliance efforts will directly undermine a company’s long-term development. Addressing practical challenges, Attorney Gao provided an in-depth analysis of key topics such as the management of vertical research projects and horizontal projects, essential considerations for reviewing technology contracts, and the applicable legal provisions. By citing specific contractual clauses as examples and highlighting practical review points, he offered attendees a readily applicable operational guide they can directly replicate.

Group photo after the meeting

This lecture featured rich, detailed content and strong practical relevance, providing attendees with an efficient platform for professional exchange. Xinglai Law Firm will continue to uphold its professional ethos, actively participate in industry exchange activities, and offer more precise and effective legal services to support the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, thereby helping to ensure the successful implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy.

Editing and Layout: Wang Xin

Reviewed by: Management Committee