Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Fangda Partners' IP team maintains a leading position in this market. It provides a full range of services to clients, specialising in heavyweight patent, copyright and trade mark infringement, as well as trade secret cases. The team is particularly experienced in handling various patent infringement matters in the IT, computer science, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and entertainment sectors. Fangda Partners assists clients at all levels of court, including regional IP courts, district courts and the IP Tribunal of the Supreme People's Court. It also offers advice on managing IP portfolios. Its enviable client roster includes a number of Fortune 500 companies and leading domestic companies.

Han Kun Law Offices is a well-respected practice with specialists acting in IP litigation. The team is active before various IP courts across China, representing clients from a range of sectors, including the technology, telecommunications and automotive industries. The firm is especially skilled in patent litigation and unfair competition cases, and also assists with non-litigation work such as prosecution and IP transactions.

King & Wood Mallesons remains in the top band for both litigation and non-litigious matters due to its reputation as a prominent player in the market. The firm houses a deep bench of specialists who act on all manner of IP matters, representing large-scale foreign corporations in a number of high-profile infringement litigations. The group is also equipped to advise on trade mark and unfair competition issues. In addition to strong litigation capabilities, it also offers advice on IP prosecution, registration and portfolio management matters. King & Wood Mallesons is frequently instructed by leading multinationals and domestic entities from an array of sectors on enforcement actions and administrative litigation.

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.

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.

Global Law Office delivers a recognised practice handling a broad range of IP matters. The firm offers notable expertise in contentious work, covering patents, trade marks, copyright and trade secrets. Global Law Office is also equipped to advise on IP transactions and licensing matters. The team attracts clients from public and private sector industries including TMT, healthcare and retail.

LexField Law Offices fields a team with a prominent reputation for the representation of international and domestic clients in high-profile litigation, including appellant cases and retrials. The IP boutique is acknowledged for its trade mark and patent expertise and is frequently sought out by well-known foreign corporations. The team also handles unfair competition and anti-monopoly cases. LexField combines its litigation capabilities with expertise in IP prosecution work, especially in trade mark invalidation matters, to provide a balanced IP offering.

Liu Shen & Associates is consistently recognised as one of the best in the field for IP prosecution, especially in the area of patents. The IP boutique handles searches and analysis, applications, invalidation actions and oppositions. The team also offers advice on patent litigation and is well known for handling patent and trade mark matters for foreign clients. Liu Shen & Associates attracts a wide range of clients from the technology and electronics sectors, offering IP advice from its Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenzhen and Tokyo offices.

Wanhuida Intellectual Property houses a strong bench of practitioners who act on a diverse range of litigation and non-litigation matters. The team is active before various IP courts across China, and is especially impressive at handling patent and trade mark issues for a range of large foreign corporations from the technology, retail, pharmaceutical and entertainment industries. It also represents domestic entities in enforcement and infringement matters. The firm is highlighted for its anti-counterfeiting work.

GEN Law Firm attracts increasing attention for its track record of working with international and domestic companies in litigation in IP fields, covering patents, trade marks and trade secrets. The firm's strong offering attracts clients from various sectors, including technology, biotech, FMCG and manufacturing.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal fields a well-reputed practice with a specialism in complex IP litigation, especially in relation to trade marks, copyright and unfair competition. Its full IP management services attract a number of widely known domestic and foreign clients. The team is well versed in representing media groups and technology companies, and is also notable for its expertise in the pharmaceutical industry.

AllBright Law Offices has a specialised IP practice that regularly acts in trade mark, copyright and patent infringement cases. It represents entities in the technology, logistics, electronics and fashion industries. The team is also sought after for its experience in IP protection.

AnJie Broad Law Firm's intellectual property team showcases noteworthy expertise in handling various IP matters that include trade mark, copyright and patent infringement, as well as unfair competition issues. The bench is experienced in serving foreign corporations, well-known brand owners and domestic companies. In addition, the team assists with patent oppositions, invalidation actions and subsequent administrative lawsuits.

CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office houses a team with a strong track record in handling patent and trade mark registration and protection matters. The team is especially noted for its strength in prosecution work. It also offers expertise in relation to IP disputes and is especially active in patent and trade mark infringement cases.

Chang Tsi & Partners fields a solid practice with expertise in trade mark and patent enforcement and prosecution matters. The boutique remains a popular choice among multinational consumer goods brands, well-known technology companies and global pharmaceutical producers. Its clients also benefit from its offering in licensing matters. The firm has on-the-ground teams in multiple cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Dacheng Law Offices offers a noteworthy IP practice with a focus on contentious issues. The firm showcases considerable expertise in patent infringement and invalidation disputes and receives regular mandates from technology companies. It also attracts attention for its experience in litigation concerning trade marks, trade secrets and unfair competition. The IP group additionally provides assistance with IP registration in China.

Jingtian & Gongcheng possesses a burgeoning intellectual property practice with a team of well-rounded experts. The team's impressive track record of SEP litigation for high-profile multinational clients has earned it a solid reputation. The much-admired firm is especially popular among both international and domestic technology giants and electric automotive manufacturers. Jingtian & Gongcheng recently has strengthened its IP offering through active lateral hires of notable trade mark and copyright practitioners.

NTD Intellectual Property houses a team with demonstrable strength in prosecution and litigation matters, including opposition and invalidation. The team covers all areas of IP, encompassing trade marks, patents, copyright and unfair competition, additionally handling the enforcement of IP rights in administrative actions and civil lawsuits. NTD's expertise attracts clients from a wide range of industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and hospitality.

Saelink Law is a boutique firm with a focus on intellectual property. The team is adept at handling patent litigation, and also experienced in trade mark and copyright matters. Its impressive clientele covers both international and domestic companies in the pharmaceutical, technology and manufacturing industries. Saelink Law also stands out for its cross-border capability.

Watson & Band has a prominent IP practice with a client base that includes multinationals and domestic corporations. The team maintains a notable practice that regularly represents clients in patent, copyright and trade mark infringement matters. In addition, the team offers services on non-litigious IP work such as IP transactions and portfolio strategy matters. It combines its IP specialism with its general corporate and commercial offering.

Beijing Docvit Law Firm has a growing intellectual property practice. The firm has expertise in handling copyright issues and patent and trade mark infringement matters for domestic technology groups and pharmaceutical companies as well as automotive manufacturers. The team also actively deals with a variety of unfair competition matters.

China Patent Agent (HK) fields one of the most long-standing IP teams, offering a full range of contentious and non-contentious services covering trade marks, copyright and patents. The team also offers advice on patent infringement cases and is also noted for patent prosecution and invalidation-related work. It is highlighted for its frequent representation of foreign and domestic clients from its offices in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Co-Effort Law Firm houses a notable team that advises on a range of IP matters, encompassing disputes relating to copyright, trade mark and unfair competition. The firm is especially noted for its expertise in the areas of copyright infringement and trade secrets issues. The bench is sought after by clients in the technology, media and online gaming industries. Its clients also benefit from the experience of the team in IP financing and transactions.

The intellectual property team of FenXun Partners is developing with its specialism in patents, trade marks and trade secrets. The team is usually sought after by international clients to handle IP disputes in China. Through its joint operation with Baker McKenzie, the team also stands out for the global resources in the IP industry it is able to draw upon.

Beijing-based Globe-Law Law Firm has an established intellectual property department. The team excels at handling trade mark infringement matters, with a particular focus on the media and entertainment sectors. It is popular among domestic and international manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers and technology companies.

Longan Law Firm's accomplished team offers advice on a range of contentious IP matters, encompassing patent, trade mark and copyright infringement cases. The firm represents entities from various sectors such as the technology, manufacturing and medical device industries.

Merits & Tree Law Offices has a rising reputation in the intellectual property sector. It offers a full service in IP rights protection. The firm is active in copyright litigation concerning iconic images, audiovisual productions and software. It is also experienced in handling trade mark and patent disputes in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.

The notable intellectual property practice at Ronly & Tenwen Partners possesses expertise in handling copyright and trade mark disputes for domestic clients. The team is regularly mandated on unfair competition cases, acting for internet, video streaming and technology companies.

The respected practice at Tiantai Law Firm offers advice on the full range of IP matters, with particular expertise in contentious work. The team handles trade mark, domain name and unfair competition cases, with knowledge in various sectors including media and entertainment.

Anli Partners houses a promising intellectual property practice with a growing presence in copyright and trade mark matters. The team exhibits a solid track record of advising television and music production companies on copyright disputes. Its dexterity in trade mark protection attracts well-known brands, and the firm is equally capable of dealing with patent litigation and patent licensing transactions. The firm enhances its IP offering by active lateral hires and by collaborating with its network offices in multiple jurisdictions, including Japan, Germany and the USA.

Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang) fields a solid intellectual property practice with experts active in dealing with disputes over patent, trade mark and copyright. Working closely with the firm’s pre-eminent capital markets and corporate departments, the IP team advises on the IP aspects of high-profile transactions. It attracts clients from a wide range of industries, including information technology, energy, and food and beverages.

Grandall Law Firm is growing its presence in the intellectual property sphere. Its team members based in different offices in China ably assist clients with patent litigation before various levels of court and with copyright protection work. The team’s dispute resolution capabilities enable it to assist clients with contentious IP matters at the pre-IPO stage. Grandall's clientele includes pharmaceutical companies, technology developers and automobile manufacturers.

Guantao Law Firm fields a team that offers expert advice on a range of IP matters. It specialises in dispute resolution with regard to trade marks, copyright, patents and trade secrets. The practice is equally capable of advising on IP prosecution and portfolio management. The team also possesses impressive expertise in IP-related unfair competition matters.

Haiwen & Partners is actively building its reputation in the intellectual property market. The firm is often seen in administrative and civil litigation for IP protection mandates. The firm houses trade mark and patent experts with knowledge of an array of sectors including technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, among others.

The Shanghai-based intellectual property practice of Hui Ye Law Firm has a growing reputation in the market. The team is proficient in a wide range of matters, including copyright, trade marks and patents as well as trade secrets. It attracts both multinational and domestic clients in the consumer goods, information technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Hylands Law Firm boasts an established practice with expertise in IP litigation. The team advises on matters in connection with copyright and trade marks. Its clientele includes media groups, technology companies, online game producers and celebrities. Hylands also assists clients with IP strategy matters.

Lawjay Partners has a compact intellectual property practice with experience handling the enforcement of IP rights, particularly trade marks and copyright. The firm continues to act on anti-counterfeiting and brand protection issues for leading international and luxury brands, with the additional capability of handling unfair competition cases.

Lung Tin IP Attorneys stands out for its proficiency in intellectual property protection. The firm has a strong presence in patent and trade mark prosecution for foreign companies. The lawyers have profound knowledge and are well versed in infringement disputes. The firm exhibits a good track record in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

Tahota Law Firm has an expanding IP practice and continues to build its reputation in copyright issues, particularly in relation to the music, games and software industries. The team draws on its resources from offices such as Beijing and Chengdu, and also advises on trade mark and patent litigation before different levels of court.

Yingke Law Firm's intellectual property team offers comprehensive services. It is especially experienced in trade mark disputes, actively advising domestic technology giants in the telecommunications and automotive industries. The team also shows a strong presence in the manufacturing and consumer goods areas. It is frequently sought out to handle copyright infringement involving films, novels and software.