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 Court. It additionally offers advice on managing IP portfolios. Its enviable client list includes a number of Fortune 500 companies and leading domestic companies as well as celebrities. The team's clients include household names such as Microsoft, Pfizer and OPPO.

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 acting 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. Its impressive client list features Nokia, ABB and Boehringer Ingelheim.

LexField Law Offices fields a team with a prominent name for the representation of international and domestic clients on 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 expertise in IP prosecution work, especially trade mark invalidation matters, with its litigation capabilities to provide a balanced IP offering. Murata Production, Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy and Contemporary Amperex Technology are representative clients of the team.

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.

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 offerings, 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. Its impressive client list features Bloomage Biotechnology, Tencent Music Entertainment (Shenzhen) and Motorola Solutions.

Han Kun Law Offices is a respected practice with specialists acting on IP litigation. The team is active before various IP courts across China, representing clients from a range of sectors, including technology, telecommunications and automotive. The representative names of its wide scope of clients are Bytedance, Canon and Audi. 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.

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 litigations and is well known for handling patent and trade mark matters for foreign clients. It advises a wide range of clients from the technology and electronics sector such as Fusion Materials, Dyson and TP-Link. Liu Shen & Associates offers IP advice from its Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Hong Kong offices.

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

Co-Effort Law Firm houses a notable team, which 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 team's clients of late include Oriental Pearl Group, Roche R&D Center (China) and Tencent Technology.

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, copyrights 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. Global's impressive client roster includes Perfect World, Jemincare Group and Carrefour.

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. Among its clients listed are China Mobile (Beijing), Xiaomi Communications and Shanghai Bilibili Technology.

AllBright Law Offices holds a specialised IP practice regularly acting on 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. Aojie Technology, Hello Bike and Samsung Electronics are part of AllBright's client list.

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. The representative big-name clients include American Dairy Queen Corporation, Johnson & Johnson and Air China. Its clients also benefit from its offering in licensing matters. The team has on-the-ground teams in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong.

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 spans various industries, including technology, biotech, FMCG and manufacturing. FMC Agro Singapore, Nidec Shimpo Corporation and Johnson & Johnson are examples of GEN's noteworthy clients.

JunHe LLP fields a strong IP group, highly recommended for its full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious offerings, with a focus on trade mark and patent matters. The team advises on licensing agreements and due diligence reviews and continues to be a popular choice among major domestic and foreign clients from the automotive, energy, manufacturing, food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. JunHe is also well equipped to handle IP prosecution, invalidation and enforcement actions. Newsoara BioPharma, Kelsen Group and China General Nuclear Power Group are examples of the team's recent clients.

The respected practice of 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 its knowledge in various sectors, including media and entertainment. Guangdong Longyuan Acoustics, Go East Music Entertainment Consulting (Beijing) and Beijing Ayalasuo Music Culture Development are the firm's clients of late.

Watson & Band has a prominent IP practice with a client base that includes multinationals and domestic corporations. Its client roster comprises Giorgio Armani, Chengdu IXING Biotechnology and General Electric Company. 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 offerings.

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. The team counts a number of multinational and domestic corporations among its clientele, such as Apple, Canon and Mitsubishi Electric.

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 by 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 in IP registration in China. Dacheng's client list features Tsuburaya Production, Qinghai Qidi Qingyuan New Materials and Shanghai Film (Group).

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. Haiwei's notable client list comprises Sogou Technology Development, Kautex Textron and China Aviation Lithium Battery. The team deals with antitrust matters as well.

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. Inner Mongolia Erdos Resources, Huaxia Bank and China Quanjude (Group) are examples of Hylands' clients.

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 industries such as technology, manufacturing and medical devices such as Tencent Technology (Shenzhen), Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan) and Omron Healthcare (Japan).

The notable intellectual property practice of 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 team's clients include Chinese technology giants such as iQIYI Video, Tencent Video and Alibaba Culture Communication.

Saelink Law is a boutique firm focused on intellectual property. The team is adept at handling patent litigations, 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. The firm's major clients include VMI Holland, Focaltech Systems (Shenzhen) and Lumileds Management (Shanghai).

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. Its client roster comprises Nanjing Sanhome Pharmaceutical, Acon Biotech (Hangzhou) and Happinet Corporation.

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, pharmaceutical companies as well as automotive manufacturers. Its representative clients include Alibaba Group, Qilu Pharmaceutical and Chongqing Chang'an Automobile. The team also actively deals with a variety of unfair competition matters.

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. China IPTV (Beijing), Beijing Times Chinese Press and Beijing Kuaishou Technology are part of the team's recent clients.

The intellectual property team of King & Capital Law Firm focuses on domestic trade mark disputes related to opposition and infringement issues. The team is also adept at handling unfair competition and trade secrets issues. It attracts mandates from major Chinese corporates in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technology industries, such as Shougang Shuicheng Iron & Steel (Group), Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical and Shenzhen Fluence Technology.

Mertis & Tree Law Office has a rising reputation in the intellectual property practice. It offers 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 pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. The IP team boasts a notable client list including Beijing Baidu Netcom Science and Technology, Taikang Insurance Group and Shanghai Fleetguard Filter.

Tahota Law Firm has an expanding IP practice and continues to build its reputation on copyright issues, particularly in relation to 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 courts. The group has reinforced its IP offerings with recent lateral hires. Its major clients include ENEOS Corporation, Deere & Company and Trimble Solution Corporation.

Yingke Law Firm's intellectual property team offers comprehensive services. It is especially experienced in trade mark disputes, actively advising domestic technology giants such as Xiaomi Technology, Huawei Technology and Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology. 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.