CHINA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Binxin Li, Sally Wang, Guangzhen Shang and Yue He LeanWill Law Firm LeanWill Law Firm (“LeanWill”) is a distinguished ex- pert in IP, and brings extensive experience in providing tailored services to leading global enterprises across industries. LeanWill provides comprehensive IP legal services, including consultation, strategic planning, prosecution/registration, enforcement, transaction, and related compliance and risk management. Lean- Will is committed to delivering visionary and prag- matic IP protection solutions, maximising the value
of intangible assets, and effectively managing IP risks for its clients. The firm’s overarching mission is to safeguard innovations and creations, and to uphold the efforts and achievements of its clients. Several cases represented by LeanWill team members have been selected as typical cases by the Supreme Peo- ple’s Court and its lower courts, which demonstrates the firm’s commitment to the rule of law.
Authors
Binxin Li brings near 20 years of extensive experience in the IP field. He possesses a deep understanding of his clients’ business landscapes and challenges, both in China and over- seas. Offering practical and compre-
Guangzhen Shang specialises in patent and trade secret enforcement, trademark and brand protection, and other areas of IP dispute resolution and consultation for nearly ten years. As an attorney at law and patent
hensive solutions, he assists clients in maximising the value of their IP assets while effectively mitigating potential IP-related risks. Over the years, Mr Li has advised both multinational and domestic companies across diverse industries, including healthcare, mechanical, telecommunications, energy and enter- tainment. His expertise encompasses complex IP issues, covering enforcement, filing, portfolio man- agement and technology transfers.
attorney, Mr Shang has represented many well- known domestic and international companies spanning industries including pharmaceuticals, chemistry, machinery, communications, and con- sumer goods, with great success in relevant IP litigations. Some cases he handled have been selected as typical cases by the Supreme People’s Court and local IP courts/tribunals.
Yue He focuses on patent prosecu- tion, freedom-to-operate assess- ments, technology licensing, and complex disputes involving patents and trade secrets. Ms He possesses deep experience in developing and
Sally Wang is an expert with exten- sive experience in the soft IP field. Drawing from deep experience in both in-house counsel and private practice, Ms Wang has tremendous experience in all aspects of soft IP
safeguarding intellectual property portfolios for clients in industries including medical device, chemical, mechanical, and telecommunications. Ms He advises companies on strategic patent planning for new product launches and life cycle manage- ment. Before joining LeanWill, Ms He served as intellectual property counsel at a leading Fortune 500 medical device company overseeing global patent matters and supporting key R&D initiatives.
practice in China and overseas, from both a com- mercial and legal perspective. Her expertise extends to advanced IP management systems, strategic IP planning, and the complex regional and global IP portfolio management of leading multinational companies. Ms Wang’s understanding of both domestic and multinational clients enables her to offer efficient and practical solutions for safeguard- ing soft IP in China and overseas.
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