Limin Xia
Laiwu Trademark Law Firm · Laiwu
Trademark enforcement lawyer protecting brands against confusingly similar marks.
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.
Legal context
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
Zhiyuan Tang
Zibo Zhishi Law Firm · Zibo
Trade secrets counsel for manufacturing clients protecting process know-how.
Shuyan Huang
Xinzhu IP Law Firm · Xinzhu
Trade secrets counsel protecting confidential technology and manufacturing know-how.
Yixuan Yin
Gaer Zhishi Law Firm · Gaer
Trade secrets counsel protecting confidential business information for operators and joint ventures.
Ting Wan
Guyuan Zhicheng Law Firm · Guyuan
Trademark enforcement lawyer protecting brands against confusingly similar marks.
Na Han
Hulunbuir Beijiang Law Firm · Hulunbuir
Trade secrets counsel protecting confidential business information for manufacturers.
Jun Tang
Diqing Zhicheng Law Firm · Diqing
Trademark enforcement lawyer protecting brands against confusingly similar marks and cross-class infringement risks.
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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