(From left) Dr DJ Clark, Multimedia Director, China Daily Asia Pacific; Edward Eremyan, CEO & Founder, TELEPORT; Nick Chan, Chairman, Legal Committee, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; and Henry Chu, Founder, Pill & Pillow, attend a panel discussion titled "Art and Copyright: Addressing the Unique IP Challenges in the Art Industry" during the BIP Asia Forum at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dec 8, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

The BIP Asia Forum, themed “IP & Innovation: Steering New Economic Growth”, drew to a close on Friday in Hong Kong, where intellectual property experts and industry leaders discussed IP challenges in the art industry in the age of artificial intelligence.

Running in parallel was the “Innovation and IP Market” event, which brought together some 50 exhibitors, showcasing more than 30 innovative projects from tertiary institutions, R&D centers and startups. 

Calvin Ng of China Daily took the photos on Friday.