CHINA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: James Luo and Angie Guo Lawjay Partners Lawjay Partners is an esteemed China-based IP law firm, offering comprehensive and innova- tive services to global clients. With a focus on trademarks, copyright and unfair competition, the firm has carved a niche in landlord liabil- ity for trademark infringement and counterfeit- ing. The firm has achieved significant success through its innovative approaches to combating IP violations, with several landmark cases that have not only reduced counterfeiting in China but have also been cited by the Supreme Peo- ple’s Court as crucial in shaping IP legislation.
Dr James Luo, the managing partner, brings over 30 years of experience in IP law and has successfully represented numerous internation- al luxury brands in groundbreaking cases. Since forming a strategic association with the interna- tionally respected law firm Bird & Bird in 2009, Lawjay Partners has expanded its global influ- ence, continuing to lead in intellectual property legal services by offering clients unparalleled expertise and strategic solutions in the face of evolving global challenges.
Authors
James Luo is managing partner of Lawjay Partners, and a highly esteemed intellectual property law expert with more than three decades of litigation and arbitration experience,
Angie Guo is a senior associate at Lawjay Partners. She has honed her expertise in intellectual property law for over 16 years after obtaining her Master of Laws degree in 2008.
particularly in the areas of trademarks and unfair competition. He is a trusted adviser to global luxury brands and is regularly recognised by Chambers and Partners for his expertise in intellectual property law. Dr Luo is a member of the WIPO Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators and an arbitrator with the China European Arbitration Centre. Recently, he was chosen by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) to arbitrate a trademark licence dispute involving a US company and a PRC licensee, with a claim amounting to over USD700 million. Dr Luo’s profound expertise and visionary leadership have been instrumental in shaping the IP legal landscape and practice in China.
Specialising in trademark litigation, enforcement and anti-counterfeiting, she provides comprehensive IP advice, particularly on complex IP issues faced by clients around the world. Her legal expertise, underpinned by an unwavering commitment to excellence, ensures the quality of her advice and has earned her a reputation as a trusted IP lawyer. Her bilingual skills in Chinese and English further enhance her ability to represent international clients with both precision and effectiveness.
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