China

Firm overview

Vivien Chan & Co. is a full-service law practice with offices in Hong Kong (1985) and Beijing (1993). We are consistently recognized as a premier law firm for and in Greater China. With nearly 30 years of doing business in Greater China, our Hong Kong and China teams have an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the legal culture and market dynamics.

We support our clients to build global intellectual property portfolios, encompassing patents, trademarks copyright and other unregistrable rights, like trade secrets and software applications. We do so by reducing the risk of infringement and increasing the value of companies’ intellectual property assets. Our two offices provide full-service IP practice that is fully integrated with other matters, including franchise law, technology licensing and related transactions, e-commerce, privacy & data security, domain names and social media.

We clear obstacles in registration and enforcement directly with the regulators. Our advice is based on over 30 years of experience in the law, practice and culture, targeted at practical and expeditious resolution of problems. We see Greater China IP management as a strategic issue, with experience in adopting a cost effective and result oriented approach to delivering practical solutions.

The new challenges in IP protection are increasingly difficult and complex. We are a one-stop service firm with substantial experience in assisting clients manage and enforce IP portfolios in Greater China. Our team has gained working and streetwise knowledge of the common and consistently changing tactics of counterfeiters in greater China, and is therefore experienced in devising corresponding anti-counterfeiting strategies to tackle them.

We are licensed to file and execute enforcement directly in Mainland China and Hong Kong. We adopt a multi-facet approach to IP enforcement and are experienced in border control, surveillance, complaint with regulatory bodies, administrative bodies and litigation. Our in-house investigation capabilities, having received tertiary training in specialized institutions including China People’s University of Public Security, enable us to manage our client’s investigative needs in different regions in China and provide assistance to our legal team in forum shopping. We recognize it is not a one-size-fits-all-solutions objective. We partner with our clients to develop a custom-tailored protection and enforcement strategy to protect client’s unique products and brand names in a cost-effective manner. Our broad experience covers a spectrum of industries — including luxury and fashion, pharmaceutical and healthcare, food and beverage, entertainment, media, consumer products, hard ware and education institutions.

For multi-jurisdictional disputes, we manage these and offer global strategies to our client through working with our associates. We have worked with the best lawyers in their respective discipline and jurisdiction closely in our 30 years of practice. Premised as an independent Greater China Law Firm, we only use the best for our client and are not bound or obliged in any way to use one’s own office in another jurisdiction.

Firm overview

Han Kun is a leading full-service law firm in China. Over the years, Han Kun has been widely recognized as a leader in complex cross-border and domestic transactions and compliance matters.

Our main practice areas include private equity, mergers and acquisitions, international and domestic capital markets, investment funds, asset management, compliance, banking and finance, aviation finance, foreign direct investment, antitrust/competition, data protection, private client/wealth management, intellectual property, bankruptcy and restructuring and dispute resolution.

We have over 800 professionals located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Haikou, Wuhan, Singapore and New York City.

All our lawyers are graduates of top universities and have extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions and dispute resolution as counsel to both Chinese and foreign clients.

Firm overview

Foundin Intellectual Property is boutique IP firm renowned for its comprehensive expertise in IP prosecution and litigation, has established a benchmark in the field of intellectual property service with a solid foundation and outstanding professional capabilities. The firm offers tailored IP solutions supported by a full-service capability across the entire IP lifecycle. Foundin’s commitment to quality and professionalism has earned widespread recognition from clients . Foundin IP adheres to its core service philosophy of "Integrity as the Foundation, Client Credibility Supreme," and has carved out a strong position in the competitive market, establishing itself as a leader in the IP industry.

Headquartered in Beijing, Foundin's service network spans across the country and overseas. With branches in Tianjin, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Yanji, and other key cities, as well as representative offices established in the United States, Germany, Japan, the firm has built a global presence. This international footprint enables Foundin to seamlessly support both local and global clients, ensuring time-zone-free, barrier-free cross-border services.

Foundin's team of patent attorneys, with their professional expertise and efficient communication skills, can easily facilitate online teleconferences and discussions with domestic and international clients, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient solutions and advice are provided to clients.

Firm overview

Since its establishment in 2002, Chang Tsi & Partners has become one of the leading law firms in China. The firm has consistently been referred to as “The Best IP Law Firm in China,” “China IP Law Firm,” and “Tier 1 IP Law Firm of the Year” by various international legal directories and business magazines such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Asialaw Profiles. In 2024, Chang Tsi & Partners was listed as a highest-level AAAAA Patent Agency by the Beijing Patent Attorneys Association.

With over 350 professionals, including attorneys at law, patent attorneys, and trademark attorneys, Chang Tsi & Partners is based in Beijing, with fully-fledged offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, and branch offices in Guangzhou, Guangxi, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, the United States, Singapore and Korea. The firm has established an enviable reputation in intellectual property and litigation.

At Chang Tsi & Partners, you can find the knowledge, experience, and professionals to handle all aspects of law in both domestic and international matters. The firm is the trusted partner of many Chinese and international enterprises in developing strategic decisions and securing their interests both in China and overseas.

Network Memberships:

• International Trademark Association (INTA)
• American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
• Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
• Association of European Trade Mark Owners (MARQUES)
• International Association of Restructuring
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals
• Intellectual Property Owners (IPO)
• European Community Trademark Association (ECTA)

ESG and diversity achievements

At Chang Tsi & Partners, diversity and inclusion (DEI) are core values. Over 50% of our partners and more than two-thirds of our staff are women, supported by mentorship programs and leadership training. We adhere to the Women's Empowerment Principles by UN Women and the UN Global Compact, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, including those with disabilities. Our global team speaks multiple languages, allowing us to serve a diverse client base. In 2024, we established an Employee Assistance Fund to provide additional support for employees and their families, reflecting our "people-first" philosophy. Our DEI efforts have been recognized with accolades such as "Best Employer in China" by Thomson Reuters and the "Harmonious Labor Relations Advanced Unit" award in Beijing. Additionally, our Managing Partner, Spring Chang, is a prominent speaker at international legal forums, advocating for diversity and inclusion.