Professional Memberships
National IP Strategy Expert, China National IPR Strategy Office, 2005 to present
National IP Expert, SIPO National IP Expert Pool, 2011 to present
Standing Executive Commissioner, Beijing Municipal IPR Protection Association
Chairman, Telecoms Law Committee, Beijing Lawyers Association, 2009 to present
Deputy Chairman and Secretary General, IT/High-Tech Committee, All China Lawyers Association, 2001 to present
General IP Counsel, National AVS Working Committee
IP Counsel, Beijing Municipal Key Industries IPR Alliance, 2007 to present
Deputy Chairman, e-Commerce Committee, Beijing Lawyers Association, 2002-2005
Mediator, China Writers Association, Copyright Dispute Mediation Center
General Counsel, China Linux Industry League
Member, All China Lawyers Association and Beijing Lawyers Association
Chairman, Technology and Big Data Law Committee, Beijing Lawyers Association
Standing Director, Cyber and Information Law Society, China Law Society
Co-Chairman, Asia-Pacific Region, Privacy-Rules
Committee Member, Data Security Committee, China Computer Industry Association
Committee Member, New Retailing and Livestreaming E-commerce Expert Committee, State Administration for Market Regulation Development Research Center
Member of Editorial Board, International Cybersecurity Law Review (ICLR)
Berkeley-Tsinghua Annual Forum, 2018 (attended with Mr. Bisheng Shi)
Personal
Mr. Jihong Chen is a senior equity partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm. As one of the pioneers in the field of data compliance in China, he specializes in cybersecurity, data compliance, intellectual property protection, and TMT, among others. Having been practicing since 1996, Mr. Chen's inter-disciplinary education background in law and technology earned him "Band 1" titles and "Highly Recommended" honors in the field of TMT, intellectual property, and data protection from professional legal ranking institutions such as Chambers, ALB, LEGALBAND, and The Legal 500.
Having represented many MNCs and leading Chinese companies in numerous influential projects and cases, Mr. Chen stands out for his impressive depth and breadth of experience and remarkable expertise. Many of the cases he has handled have been selected into "Representative Cases of the Year".
Mr. Chen has published a good number of books and articles on legal practice and has also participated in seminars regarding cybersecurity, data protection, intellectual property, as well as relevant legislative consultations. His insights and research have been featured by Xinhua News, People’s Daily, and other major publications.
