Xiuhong Yang
Shandong Zhixiang Law Firm · Jinan
Yang Xiuhong is a Chinese lawyer based in Shandong with extensive experience. Call or message the attorney through th...
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.
Guides: IP law guide · trademarks · patents.
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Lawyers
Xitao Shi
Guangdong Fazhi Shengbang (Dongguan) Law Firm · Jiangmen
A copyright and IP specialist protecting foreign creative professionals in China.
Ziyong Xiao
Guangdong Weihao Law Firm · Huizhou
A dual-qualified lawyer and patent agent protecting trade secrets for foreign tech companies.
Kaihong Xiao
Guangdong Shijihuaren Law Firm · Shenzhen
Kaihong Xiao is an accomplished intellectual property lawyer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, specializing in unfair com...
Jun Bai
Jingshi Law Firm (Wuxi Office) · Wuxi
Attorney Jun Bai practices patents at Jingshi Law Firm (Wuxi Office) in Wuxi, providing legal services to clients acr...
Zheng Yu
Jiangsu Zhongjin Law Firm · Zhenjiang
Attorney Zheng Yu practices trademarks at Jiangsu Zhongjin Law Firm in Zhenjiang, providing legal services to clients...
Zhongliang Luo
Not disclosed on source profile · Jinhua
Attorney Luo Zhongliang is an experienced and highly regarded legal practitioner at Zhejiang Xiuhu Law Firm in Yiwu.
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.
Next step?
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