The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.
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A favourite among tech giants, multinationals and fast-growing enterprises, the dynamic IP boutique excels at tailoring its advice to each service user. The set is well known for its litigious capability and has unparalleled experience in handling complex IP litigation and technology-related matters in China. Credit in this regard is due to Xiaohong Li and Jingbing Li, who both have both showcased a remarkable record of success before the Supreme People’s Court over the course of their respective careers. Described by one patron as a “creative thinker”, Xiaohong is well-versed in Chinese trademark law and often tasked with high-stakes trademark and copyright litigations by multinationals. IP disputes are also the forte of founder Jingbing, who has represented domestic and international entities in IP contentious matters since 1990. A polished and esteemed litigator and familiar with different levels of IP court procedure, he has been in charge of a slew of litigations that have been used and cited as exemplary cases by IP judges and journals. Making her debut in the WTR 1000 this year, ex-Beijing IP judge Mengling Liu has a wealth of trial experience. During her time on the bench, she heard more than 200 IP cases, some of which were deemed to be highly influential. Over the prosecution department, brand protection maven Yanling Zheng has frequently been instructed by well-known brands to look after their vast Chinese portfolios. “Yanling makes the complexities of navigating Chinese trademark and copyright law much more manageable.”
ZY Partners is a Chinese boutique law firm with 24 years of expertise in intellectual property and related areas such as licensing, antitrust and arbitration. The firm's key partners have excellent credentials and are widely recognised for delivering top-quality services to clients. The firm has a team of over 50 experienced lawyers, patent attorneys and other legal professionals.
ZY Partners has been nominated as a leading IP firm with leading IP individuals by Managing Intellectual Property, Chambers Asia Pacific, the IAM Patent 1000 and the WTR 1000 since 2009.
IP litigation and enforcement
ZY Partners has a prominent IP litigation practice, a result of its lawyers’ remarkable track record over the past two decades. The firm is committed to serving the best interests of its clients by consistently delivering workable solutions and out-of-the-box ideas and strategies.
The firm has recognised experience in conducting IP trials and appellate work in the areas of patents, copyright, trademarks, unfair competition and trade secrets. All of the firm’s partners are experienced IP litigators who leverage their 24 years of experience in China’s IP circle to litigate vigorously in Chinese courts nationwide to protect their clients’ interests, particularly in complex cases.
The firm’s litigation team has unparalleled experience and unique abilities in handling complex IP litigation and technology-related matters in China. Many of the firm's cases have been published as guiding precedents by the Supreme People’s Court, the Beijing High Court and courts in other parts of China.
The firm also has a notable trademark litigation practice. Each year the trademark team handles dozens of cases before courts in Beijing, Shanghai and across China. It has obtained favourable recognition or clarification on critical issues in trademark practice from the Supreme People’s Court and courts across the country.
ZY Partners has rich experience in representing clients and protecting their trade secrets against former employees’ unfair competition acts; the firm also helps clients with anti-counterfeiting enforcement through customs border protection, criminal prosecution and administrative and civil actions.
IP prosecution
ZY trademark team provides high-quality and sophisticated trademark prosecution services to multinational clients. ZY Partners manages trademark portfolios for multinational clients in a wide range of industries, including apparel, fashion, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial products, telecoms, electronics, machinery, education, automotive and food and beverages.
ZY Partners has a strong patent prosecution team with experienced lawyers and patent attorneys specialised in electronics, telecoms, semiconductors, information technology, mechanical engineering, solar/nuclear energy, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and chemical engineering.
Licensing and antitrust
ZY Partners advises on licensing in the areas of telecoms and electronics. It has special expertise in advising clients on how to resolve technical and commercial problems in the Chinese business context.
ZY Partners advises on antitrust issues in connection with patent pool, industrial standards and distribution arrangements in multinational business concentration transactions.
Employment
ZY Partners’ team includes very experienced lawyers in employment/labour disputes. It provides one-stop legal services to corporate clients for matters relating to the management of employment affairs and labour disputes by offering legal advice, negotiating with employees and representing clients in arbitration and litigation proceedings.
Corporate and commercial affairs
ZY Partners advises clients on their day-to-day operations and also offers assistance to ensure their compliance with all applicable tax laws, foreign exchange controls, employment, environmental protection issues, customs, technology regulations and antitrust or unfair competition matters. The team has represented many clients in their business transactions in China.
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