CHINA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Qiang Ma, Yi Xu and Lei Wu Jingtian & Gongcheng
Jingtian & Gongcheng was established in the early 1990s and is a leading independent partnership law firm in China. Renowned as one of the country’s top full-service business law firms, it specialises in areas such as capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border investments, and intellectual property. The firm operates from key locations across China, including maintaining a significant presence in Hong
Kong. With a team of 180 partners and 760 lawyers, many from top-tier law schools and with diverse pro - fessional backgrounds, Jingtian & Gongcheng offers unparalleled legal expertise. Reputed for innovative solutions and adapting to market trends, the firm has been instrumental in orchestrating numerous pio - neering deals, earning it prestigious accolades and awards.
Authors
Qiang Ma is a distinguished partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng, where he leads the firm’s trade mark practice group. Boasting a robust academic background – including LLB, LLM and JSD degrees – Dr Ma brings over two
Lei Wu is an accomplished legal professional working at Jingtian & Gongcheng, previously practising at Jun He. With an impressive academic background, she holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from
decades of deep expertise in intellectual property and related legal fields. Specialising in trade mark law, copyright and unfair competition, he is widely recognised for his prowess in navigating complex brand protection disputes. His professional accomplishments have garnered numerous prestigious accolades, while the landmark cases he has spearheaded have earned him prominent recognition in leading judicial and industry forums.
Renmin University of China, alongside an advanced Master of Law from Panthéon–Sorbonne University (Paris I). She is proficient in both English and French. Wu specialises in intellectual property law, demonstrating outstanding proficiency in addressing both litigation and non-litigation matters concerning copyright, trade marks and anti-unfair competition.
Yi Xu is a distinguished partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng since 2023, recognised for her impressive qualifications as a PRC-qualified lawyer and possessing an LLB and an LLM in Civil Procedural Law from
Peking University. With 15 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, she has served as both judge and lawyer, giving her a nuanced understanding of the field. Her expertise lies in offering comprehensive IP protection services, and she has successfully led high-profile cases that have resulted in significant compensation and injunctions for her clients. Several of her cases have been acknowledged as leading IP matters across multiple provinces.
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