INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual property (IP) are a business’s most valuable creative assets, and for any foreign company with commercial interests in China, registering and protecting its IP rights should form a critical component of its business plan. While China has demonstrated a strong commitment in recent years to improving its legal framework regarding the protection of IP rights, IP infringement of products and services still presents a major problem for many foreign companies.

Our team of lawyers and consultants have extensive experience and a strong track record in registering and protecting IP rights in China through filings, contractual agreements, and practical measures. Our IP services include advising on and handling the following:

• IP Registration:
  • Trademarks
  • Patents
  • Copyright
  • Software
  • Domain Names

• IP Licensing and Exploitation:
  • Licensing and Transaction Agreements
  • Audits and Due Diligence
  • Risk Management and Strategic Planning
  • Portfolio Management

• IP Disputes and Enforcement:
  • Cease and Desist Letters
  • IP Infringement and Anti-Counterfeiting Investigations and Enforcement
  • Raids and Seizures of Counterfeit Goods
  • Trade Fair Protection and Enforcement
  • Customs Protection and Enforcement
  • Trade Secret Protection and Enforcement
  • Anti-Unfair Competition Protection and Enforcement
  • Review and Opposition Proceedings for Refused IP Registrations
  • Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution