Hong Chen
Jilin Tianzheng Law Firm · Tonghua
Hong Chen is a Tonghua-based intellectual property lawyer with 14 years of experience in trademark registration, enfo...
Practice area · China
Intellectual Property Lawyers in China
Patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets — enforcement and registration.
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Find IP lawyers for trademarks, patents, copyright, trade secrets, and unfair competition. China is a first-to-file trademark jurisdiction; early filing reduces brand risk. Enforcement may combine civil suits, administrative action, and customs recordation.
Start with the IP law guide, then filter by specialty.
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Process, issues, and further reading
IP protection stack
- Trademark clearance and first-to-file registration (CNIPA) before launch or manufacturing.
- Patents / utility models / designs for technical and product protection.
- Copyright and software deposit where useful for evidence.
- Trade-secret programmes: access control, NDAs, and supplier NNN agreements.
- Enforcement: civil suits, administrative raids, and customs recordation for counterfeits.
Key PRC sources (illustrative)
- Trademark Law of the PRC (rev. 2019) — first-to-file registration and bad-faith filings.
- Patent Law of the PRC (rev. 2020) — invention, utility model, and design patents.
- Copyright Law of the PRC (rev. 2020) — works and software protection.
- Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the PRC (rev. 2019) — trade secrets and passing-off.
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Lawyers
Wenjie Zhou
Jiayuguan Tongda Law Firm · Jiayuguan
Wenjie Zhou is a trademark attorney based in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, with eleven years of experience in intellectu...
Tianyu Sun
Tianshui Yuanhe Law Firm · Tianshui
Tianyu Sun is a patent attorney practicing in Tianshui, Gansu Province, with thirteen years of experience in intelle...
Guoqing Luo
Jingdezhen Porcelain IP Law Firm · Jingdezhen
Trademark and Intellectual Property counsel for foreign clients in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province.
Ruiqi Mao
Hebei Bo'an Law Firm · Langfang
Trademarks counsel for foreign clients in Langfang, Hebei Province.
Jie Peng
Henan Zhen Shang Law Firm · Sanmenxia
Patent strategy, filing coordination, and enforcement counsel for manufacturers in Sanmenxia.
Xuesong Wang
Henan Baiyuan Law Firm · Xinxiang
Trademark filing, opposition, and enforcement counsel for foreign brands and manufacturers in Xinxiang.
FAQ
Common questions
Register trademarks before launch?
Usually yes under first-to-file rules. Coordinate China filings with your global portfolio.
Do these lawyers work with foreign clients?
Many listed counsel assist foreign businesses and individuals. Check languages on each profile and request an English consultation when available.
What does a consultation cover?
Usually a short case assessment, whether China is the right jurisdiction, and practical next steps. It is not full representation; terms vary by lawyer.
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