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Zhong Lun Law Firm

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Zhong Lun Law Firm

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About

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As a market-leading IP group in China, we have represented clients in a wide range of high-profile and landmark IP cases in China and abroad. On the Chinese market, we not only help clients resolve IP disputes and safeguard their rights, we are also part of the national efforts to build a comprehensive IP protection system for the advancement of the national innovation strategy. On the international side, we have taken on numerous Belt and Road projects and advised multinational companies on strategic IP protection plans, which demonstrates our efforts to foster equal cooperation and fair competition in the global IP market.

Our IP group boasts an extensive bench of prominent individuals with both technical background and industrial experience, including former judges and CNIPA (i.e., China National Intellectual Property Administration) patent examiners who have many years’ trial or patent examination experience. The depth of our expertise enables us to provide comprehensive IP protection services to our clients and bolsters our leading position in numerous respectable rankings in the IP area both in China and at abroad for many consecutive years.

Whether our clients are Global 500 companies or in any industries in China, our IP group will always be a trusted advocate in their innovation journeys and in protection of their intellectual property.

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Intellectual Property: Non-litigation (PRC Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Zhong Lun Law Firm fields a well-established practice renowned for its corporate and dispute resolution capabilities in IP-related matters. The team offers expert advice on a wide range of IP issues, including patent and trade mark infringement cases, as well as unfair competition matters. The firm continues to be a popular choice among well-known foreign and domestic corporations, thanks to its comprehensive IP offering, covering prosecution, civil and administrative litigation, and portfolio management as well as due diligence work for transactions. The firm leverages its industry knowledge in areas such as TMT, life sciences and the automotive sector.

业务优势

中伦律师事务所拥有成熟的业务,以其知识产权相关的公司和争议解决能力而出名。律所为广泛的知识产权问题提供专家法律意见,包括专利和商标侵权案件,以及不正当竞争事宜。由于其全面的知识产权服务,包括审查程序、民事和行政诉讼、组合管理以及交易的尽职调查工作,该团队一直是知名国外和国内公司的热门选择。团队能够充分运用其在诸如通信媒体、生命科学和汽车等领域的行业知识。

Work Highlights

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  • Zhong Lun advised InterDigital on its patent prosecution in China.

  • Zhong Lun Law Firm represented OPPO in a 5G SEP lawsuit against Nokia, which was part of the two companies' global lawsuits. OPPO and Nokia reached a settlement globally.

  • 中伦律师事务所代表OPPO处理了针对诺基亚的5G SEP诉讼,该诉讼是两家公司在全球范围内展开的诉讼的一部分。OPPO和诺基亚最终达成了全球和解。

  • 中伦为InterDigital在中国的专利申请提供法律建议。

Strengths

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  • The team ensure a high degree of integration between the company's business and their legal expertise. They can resolve issues from the company's business perspective.

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  • We are very satisfied with their timely responses and the overall quality of their service, particularly in terms of speed and thoroughness.

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  • 我们对他们的及时回复和整体服务质量非常满意,尤其是在速度和效率方面。

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  • 团队确保公司商业与法律能高度结合,并能充分站在公司商业立场解决问题。

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ping Gu
    Band 1Ping Gu

    Ping Gu

    Gu Ping possesses significant experience assisting foreign clients with IP matters. She is routinely engaged to handle a variety of work, including patent invalidation and infringement matters as well as administrative appeal cases.

    顾萍女士在协助外国客户处理知识产权事务方面的拥有丰富经验。她经常处理各种业务,包括专利无效和侵权事务以及行政上诉案件。

    • She was always responsive, professional and able to navigate complex IP issues with ease. I will continue to use her and would give her my highest recommendation for China-related work.

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    • Her prior experience at major US law firms gives her a strong grasp of US business perspectives, which she skilfully translates into effective IP enforcement strategies in China.

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    • 她总是能及时回应,专业高效,并且能够轻松应对复杂的知识产权问题。我在未来会聘用她,并强烈推荐她处理与中国相关的工作。

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    • 她曾在美国大型律师事务所工作,这使她对美国商业视角有着深刻的理解,并能巧妙地将其转化为在中国有效的知识产权维权策略。

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  • Band 2Dongxiao Ma
    Band 2Dongxiao Ma

    Dongxiao Ma

    Ma Dongxiao stands out for his performance in the trade mark area. In addition to trade mark litigation, he is also equipped to handle patent, copyright and unfair competition cases.

    马东晓律师因其在商标领域的表现而脱颖而出。除了商标诉讼外,他还擅长处理专利、版权和不正当竞争案件。

  • Band 2Peng Zhang
    Band 2Peng Zhang

    Peng Zhang

    Zhang Peng is experienced in handling patent issues for both domestic and international technology companies. He is adept at dealing with infringement disputes and IP issues associated with transactions.

    张鹏律师在为国内外科技公司处理专利问题方面经验丰富。他还擅长处理侵权纠纷和与交易相关的知识产权问题。

    • Zhang Peng is a prominent figure, one of the top lawyers in the industry. He is very passionate and has done a lot of research about intellectual property. He is both a scholar and a frontline lawyer.

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    • 张鹏律师是个大人物,是业内顶尖的律师之一。他对知识产权充满热情,并进行了大量研究。他既是一位学者,也是一位一线律师。

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  • Band 3Helen Cheng
    Band 3Helen Cheng

    Helen Cheng

    Helen Cheng enjoys a solid reputation for her expertise in the pharmaceutical sector. She typically advises foreign and domestic clients on infringement cases related to patents and trade marks, and also routinely handles patent licensing work for cross-border businesses.

    程芳律师因其在制药领域的专业知识而享有盛誉。她通常就与专利和商标有关的侵权案件为国内外客户提供法律意见,也经常为跨境商业处理专利许可事宜。
  • Band 4Cliff (Lifeng) Yang
    Band 4Cliff (Lifeng) Yang

    Cliff (Lifeng) Yang

    Cliff Yang stands out for actively representing foreign clients in patent prosecution and invalidation matters. He also frequently assists Chinese companies with outbound patent applications.杨黎峰律师以积极代表外国客户处理专利申请和无效事宜而著称,他还经常协助中国企业进行境外的专利申请工作。
    • In all related areas, Cliff is a perfect partner.

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    • 在所有相关领域,杨黎峰律师都是完美的合作伙伴。

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  • Band 4Yonghong Wang
    Band 4Yonghong Wang

    Yonghong Wang

    Wang Yonghong co-leads the intellectual property practice by operating from the firm's Guangzhou office. He boasts almost three decades of experience in patent practice and is especially knowledgeable in the manufacturing industry.

    王永红律师是知识产权业务的联合负责人,在律所广州分所工作。他拥有近三十年的专利业务经验,尤其在制造业领域有渊博的知识。
    • He is conscientious, professional and responsible.

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    • 他认真、专业、负责。

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  • Band 4Yuanchao Ma
    Band 4Yuanchao Ma

    Yuanchao Ma

    Ma Yuanchao is experienced in handling copyright and trade mark disputes as well as unfair competition cases. He is especially popular among consumer goods, healthcare and TMT clients.

    马远超律师在处理著作权和商标争议以及不正当竞争案件方面经验丰富。他尤其受到消费品、医疗保健和通讯科技行业客户的追捧。
    • His advice is comprehensive, considering every aspect, the next steps and solutions. His thinking is very clear: he asks about facts and points out the direction and what will happen at each stage.

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    • Ma Yuanchao is an expert in intellectual property and has unique insights and solutions in the protection of intellectual property rights of our company.

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    • 马远超律师是一个专业深耕知识产权领域的专家,在我司的知识产权保护方面有独特的见解和解决方案。

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    • 他的建议非常全面,考虑到了方方面面、后续步骤和解决方案。他的思路非常清晰:他会询问事实,并指出方向以及每个阶段将会发生什么。
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  • Band 5Yongpan Sheng
    Band 5Yongpan Sheng

    Yongpan Sheng

    Sheng Yongpan is based in Shenzhen. He is active advising clients on patent, trade secrets, software copyright and trade mark infringement disputes. He is particularly knowledgeable about the electronics field.

    胜永攀律师常驻深圳。他积极为客户提供专利、商业秘密、软件著作权和商标侵权纠纷方面的法律咨询,尤其精通电子领域。

  • Up and ComingKe Ren
    Up and ComingKe Ren

    Ke Ren

    Ren Ke serves as senior consultant in the firm's Shenzhen office. He boasts a notable track record in patent prosecution and frequently assists with litigation.

    任可先生是律所深圳办公室的高级顾问。他在专利申请方面拥有卓越的业绩,并经常协助处理诉讼案件。

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