Intellectual Property: Non-litigation (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Kangxin Partners houses a strong team acting for foreign corporations and domestic entities in patent invalidation and trade mark disputes. On top of its representation of Europe and US-based clients, the team also has affiliations with Japanese clients. The team regularly attracts instructions from luxury brands and entities in the manufacturing sector. Kangxin also offers advice on IP portfolio management.

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.

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, pharmaceuticals and entertainment industries. It also represents domestic entities in enforcement and infringement matters. The firm is highlighted for its anti-counterfeiting work.

Advance China IP Law Office provides a wide range of IP services, offering application and enforcement work on patents, copyright and trade marks. With solid technical backgrounds, the bench is sought after by major technology, pharmaceutical and manufacturing corporates. The team is also well versed at handling infringement disputes for both domestic and foreign 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.

Leader IP is a sizeable IP firm, offering advice on both non-contentious and contentious IP matters. The firm exhibits a much-admired track record in patent invalidation proceedings, with extensive knowledge in electronics, computer science, and biotechnology, among others. Its solid reputation attracts household names in the telecommunications, technology and pharmaceutical industries. Clients benefit from the firm's national network, with a Beijing headquarters and branches across China.

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 litigation capabilities with its expertise in IP prosecution work, especially in trade mark invalidation matters, to provide a balanced IP offering.

Lung Tin IP Attorneys stands out for its proficiency in intellectual property protection. The firm holds a strong presence in patent and trade mark prosecution for foreign companies. It has profound knowledge and is well versed in infringement disputes. The firm exhibits a decent work record in the telecommunication, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

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 offerings.

Jiaquan IP Law Firm houses a solid intellectual property team adept at patent and trade mark prosecution. Its knowledge spans a wide range of industries such as the manufacturing, biotechnology and consumer goods arenas. The team also ably assists clients with invalidation actions and infringement lawsuits. Its expertise is sought after by international and domestic corporations, and it is especially popular among Guangdong companies.

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.

Zhongzi Law Office fields an in-demand practice that tackles a full range of IP matters and attracts a substantial domestic clientele. The team works across trade marks, patents, copyright and trade secrets, as well as IP management and transactions. It is especially noted for its expertise in patent prosecution, licensing and technology transfer. Its sectors of specialism include pharmaceuticals, life sciences and chemistry.