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Lifang & Partners

Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Lifang & Partners

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Lifang & Partners is one of the few go-to firms for high-profile intellectual property issues in China.  The team aggressively and successfully pursues  clients’ interests in complex disputes over patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition, and other matters. Lifang have the experience and resources to provide our clients with some of the best available representation on all intellectual property issues.

Intellectual Property

35 partners; 200+ fee earners 

■ IP Prosecution:

- Key clients: Samsung, Tencent, American Superconductor, Waters Technologies Corporation, Voice of China, Trend Micro, Johnson Entertainment LLC, Game Space Co. Ltd.

Partner: Xie Guanbin, Zhang Bin

 IP Litigation:

- Representation of Samsung in their rate-setting litigation disputes with Ericsson;

- Representation of Sony in their patent disputes with Global Innovation Aggregators LLC

- Representation of Dassault Systemes Solidworks and Trimble Solutions Corporation in copyright disputes with Shanghai Morimatsu Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities Engineering Co Ltd

- Representation of China Railway Construction Corporation in a dispute involving trademark infringement, unfair competition, and the recognition of a well-known trademark with China Railway Construction Group Investment Funds Management (Beijing) Corporation

Key Clients: Samsung, Xiaomi, Adobe, Dyson, Microsoft, Sony, Segay-Ninebot, China Railway Construction Corporation

Contact: Xie Guanbin

Email: [email protected]

Clients (22)

  • Samsung
  • Xiaomi
  • Sogou
  • Sony
  • ByteDance
  • Qihoo 360
  • Dyson
  • Seiko-Epson (Japan)
  • Dingjin Food Co Ltd
  • Segway-Ninebot
  • Midea
  • Heinz
  • China State Construction Engineering Corporation
  • China Railway Construction Corporation Limited
  • DANONE China
  • PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited
  • American Superconductor
  • Microsoft
  • Adobe
  • Autodesk
  • Trimble
  • Lenovo

Industries (9)

  • TMT
  • Manufacturing
  • Communication
  • Semiconductor
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Construction
  • Chemical
  • Entertainment
  • Food

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Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lifang & Partners has a substantial practice with notable IP credentials. The team advises on the full spectrum of IP matters and regularly acts in complex litigation before the courts. The bench with IP experts remains a counsel of choice for leading multinationals in various patent, copyright and trade mark infringement actions. On top of its IP litigation work, the team also acts for domestic corporations on IP management matters as well as patent invalidation cases. It is noteworthy in the antitrust sphere and able to advise on cross-disciplinary issues.

业务优势

立方律师事务所保持可观的业务,并拥有值得注意的知识产权资格。该团队提供全方位的知识产权法律意见,并经常在法庭代理复杂诉讼案件。该律所仍然是领先跨国公司在处理各种专利、版权和商标侵权行为事务上的首选律所。除知识产权诉讼工作外, 该团队还为国内公司处理知识产权管理事务以及专利无效案件。立方在反垄断领域也值得关注,并能够就跨领域问题提供建议。

Work Highlights

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  • Lifang & Partners defended Microsoft (China) against infringement lawsuits filed by iQIYI, where the latter claimed the provision of online broadcasting services of six films and television programmes infringed its exclusive rights.

  • 立方律师事务所为微软(中国)辩护,使其免受爱奇艺提起的侵权诉讼。爱奇艺声称,微软提供的六部电影和电视节目的在线播放服务侵犯了其专有权。

Strengths

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  • They are rigorous in patent prosecution and professional in managing the process as they have a managing system which enables them to remind and guide us. The team are dedicated to every case.

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  • Lifang maintain a long-term relationship with us and have a deep understanding of the company’s commercial objectives. With a strong team, they can provide legal support from multiple perspectives.

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  • 他们在专利申请方面严谨细致,流程管理专业高效,拥有完善的管理系统,能够及时提醒和指导我们。团队对每个案件都尽心尽力。

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  • 立方和我们长期保持合作,对公司商业意图理解深刻。阵容雄厚,可以多角度向公司提供法律支持。

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Guanbin Xie
    Band 1Guanbin Xie

    Guanbin Xie

    Xie Guanbin maintains an excellent reputation for his long-standing practice. He is frequently sought after by multinational clients for his expertise in patent and copyright disputes.谢冠斌律师为其长期的业务实践保持着卓越的声誉。他在专利和版权纠纷方面的专业知识经常受到跨国客户的追捧。
    • Xie Guanbin can coordinate the resources actively and I usually talk to him directly about strategies.

      Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • Xie Guanbin's practice is very solid.

      Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • 谢冠斌律师业务很扎实。

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    • 谢冠斌律师能够积极协调资源,我通常直接和他讨论策略。

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  • Band 2Li Wu
    Band 2Li Wu

    Li Wu

    Wu Li is recognised for his patent work, offering expertise in prosecution, invalidation and litigation matters. He represents international and domestic pharmaceutical corporations.

    吴立律师以其专利工作而闻名,在申请、无效和诉讼事务上提供专业知识。他代表国际和国内制药公司。

    • Wu Li is very professional. As an IP lawyer in the pharmaceutical industry, he knows the technologies and the law and has language skills.

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    • 吴立律师非常专业,作为一名医药行业的知识产权律师,他精通相关技术和法律,并且语言能力强。

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  • Band 3Haidong Yu
    Band 3Haidong Yu

    Haidong Yu

    Yu Haidong offers notable strength in patent infringement litigation for major technology companies. He is also sought after by both international and domestic manufacturers.于海东律师在为大型科技公司的专利侵权诉讼中有着显着的优势。他也受到国内外制造企业的追捧。
    • He is passionate about the work, so his research goes deeper. He has corporate in-house experience so he provides legal advice from the perspective of the company.

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    • He has sharp business insight, hence he can accurately understand our needs and provide targeted legal advice.

      Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • 他的商业洞察力很敏锐,能够精准把握我方需求,提供有针对性的法律建议。

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    • 他对工作充满热情,因此他的研究非常深入。他拥有企业内部法律顾问的经验,所以能够从公司的角度提供法律咨询。

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  • Band 4Bin Zhang
    Band 4Bin Zhang

    Bin Zhang

    Zhang Bin is known for undertaking copyright infringement litigation on behalf of TMT clients. She also handles trade mark infringement and unfair competition disputes.张斌律师以代表通信媒体领域的客户进行著作权侵权诉讼而闻名。她还处理商标侵权和不正当竞争纠纷。
  • Up and ComingYuanyuan Zhang
    Up and ComingYuanyuan Zhang

    Yuanyuan Zhang

    Zhang Yuanyuan actively assists clients with patent litigation. She is a key member in the team handling high-profile SEP litigation.

    张媛媛律师积极协助客户处理专利诉讼。她是负责处理高关注标准必要专利(SEP)诉讼案件团队的核心成员。

    • She has strong technical expertise and an excellent grasp of patent invalidation, and provides objective and reliable litigation assessments.

      Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • We attended several court hearings. She was quick-witted and responded promptly to questions raised by opposing counsel.

      Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • 我们旁听了几次开庭——她头脑灵活,对方律师抛出问题,她能及时回应。

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    • 她对技术特别懂,对于专利无效把握特别强,对诉讼有客观保险的评估结果。

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