Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms)
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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]
Chambers Review
Lifang & Partners has a substantial practice with notable IP credentials. The team advises on the full spectrum of IP matters and regularly acts on 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. The team is frequently mandated by Chinese and foreign technology giants including Samsung, Sony and Tencent.
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。该团队经常受到国内外科技巨头的业务委托，例如三星、索尼和腾讯。
Work Highlights
- Lifang & Partners defended Microsoft in the copyright infringement litigation regarding its KAOMOJI programme and related virtual characters on WeChat. The individual plaintiff in this case claimed the rights to the characters, expressions and animations of the emoticons product.
- 立方律师事务所为微软在著作权侵权诉讼中辩护。这起诉讼是关于“颜文字”以及微信账号上的有关虚拟形象的纠纷。该案的个人原告主张拥有该表情符号产品的字符、表情、动漫角色的权利。
Notable Practitioners
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 is a sincere and trustworthy lawyer who does not exaggerate or hide shortcomings and can propose solutions under any circumstances. He impressed us with highly strategic thinking and rich experience."
“谢冠斌律师是一位真诚、值得信赖的律师，他不夸大也不隐瞒事情的短板，在任何情况下都能提出解决方案。他高层次的战略思维和丰富的经验给我们留下了深刻的印象。”
Wu Li is recognised for his patent work, offering expertise on 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，在审查程序、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。
"He has deep pharmaceutical industry knowledge with his PhD from Columbia University. He is very enthusiastic about representing his clients."
“他是哥伦比亚大学博士，拥有深厚的制药行业知识。他对服务客户非常热情。”
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。
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。
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Chunxuan Li
Fengfeng Li
Gang Lu
Head of Department
Lei Zhang
Manxia Xu
Yan Zhang
Ying Wang
Yuanyuan Zhang
Clients
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Adobe
American Superconductor
Autodesk
ByteDance
China Railway Construction Corporation Limited
China State Construction Engineering Corporation
DANONE China
Dingjin Food Co Ltd
Dyson
Heinz
Lenovo
Microsoft
Midea
PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited
Qihoo 360
Samsung
Segway-Ninebot
Seiko-Epson (Japan)
Sogou
Sony
Trimble
Xiaomi
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