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AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office Offices
Golden Towers, Tower B, 21st Fl.
38 Xueqing Road
Haidian District
Beijing 100083
China
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AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office > The Legal 500 Rankings
China > Intellectual property: PRC firms Tier 3
Delivering ‘one-stop IP solutions and high-quality work‘, AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office‘s full-service practice covers patents, trade marks, trade secrets, copyright, and domain names. Jointly leading the IP practice, patent and trade mark expert Xia Zheng, who ‘cannot be recommended enough‘, plays an active industry role as director of the All-China Patent Attorneys Association; and Hong Long leads two groups within the firm’s domestic patent prosecution team. The group also features the practice’s trade mark and legal department management officer, Jingjing Wu; and Mingzhao Yang, who provides patent portfolio advice to the firm’s foreign clients.Practice head(s):
Xia Zheng; Mingzhao Yang
Other key lawyers:
Jingjing Wu; Rui Zhang; Xiao Ning
Testimonials
‘The team’s service quality and efficiency, in relation to patent applications, are particularly outstanding.’
‘AFD provides one-stop IP solutions and high-quality work- very quick turnarounds and excellent advice, ’
‘Very reliable and responsive – sound knowledge of local procedures and gives advice that is practical and useful.’
‘The team and AFD are excellent. They are hard-working, accurate and timely.’
‘Xia Zheng – the legal advice given by her team is pertinent and timely, while the average level of service quality for the whole team is very high.’
‘The team headed by Xia Zheng is very responsive.’
‘Xia Zheng is very thorough in her explanations of the issues to hand. She sets out her views on the evidence, and is able to give a clear view on the prospects of success. ’
‘Xia ZHeng is a delight to work with – she cannot be recommended enough.’
Key clients
Lincoln Global
Nike
Coca Cola
Meta Platforms
Lear
Cummins
Meritor
Anheuser-Busch
Cherry
BHE Turbomachinery
Work highlights
- Acted in a patent invalidation case.
- Assisted Codexis with a patent prosecution matter.
- Assisted BUBS GODIS Aktiebolag with trade mark registrations.
AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office > Firm Profile
AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office offers a comprehensive range of intellectual property services in China to individuals and to corporate clients all over the world, which includes but is not limited to patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, new plant varieties, trade secrets, anti-unfair competitions, and other IP-related legal matters.
The firm covers a board spectrum of technical areas, and has a lot of experience dealing with cutting-edge technologies such as big data and block-chain, the Internet of Things, machine learning, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, and many others. It also serves big clients in the industry of fast consumption products, life sciences, mechanics and energies.
AFD has been actively involved in domestic and foreign-related matters and instituted a robust and effective governance framework that ensures transparency in organisational functioning, delegation of authorization and quality assurance. Policies and standards are strictly implemented for quality, efficiency and punctuality of our service.
The firm has over 150 IP practitioners and over 50 supporting staff, including a team of patent litigation attorneys and lawyers within the litigation arm BHTD Law. The professional team consists of senior R&D people, former examiners, former in-house counsels, PhDs, and foreign-country returnees. Its counsel team includes former heads and senior examiners, law experts, technology experts, and mediation professionals.
The firm also has a good track record of client satisfaction. Some comments collected from its clients are “the team’s working philosophy is praiseworthy; it really operates in the best spirit of the law, rather than advising clients to sidestep regulations based on technicalities.” “delivering a premium service promptly and for a reasonable cost, the firm’s strong suit lies in its creativity.” and “shrewd arguments in administrative contentious proceedings give the firm an edge.”
AFD China is a standing director firm of the Beijing Patent Attorneys Association and a director firm of the Capital Intellectual Property Service Association. It has been accredited an AAAAA-level (top tier) patent firm by the Beijing Patent Attorneys Association, and a four-star intellectual property service agency (the highest level that can be achieved in the first year of participation) by the Capital Intellectual Property Services Association. Its good performance helped it win the title of ‘Outstanding Patent Agency’ several times and assisted its clients win many prizes at the China Patent Awards. One of its patent litigation cases was selected as exemplary case by Beijing Higher People’s Court. On trademark practice, it is a Council Member firm of the China Trademark Association and assists clients.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xia Zheng | zhengxia@afdip.com | ||
| Mingzhao Yang | mingzhao.yang@afdip.com |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mr Mingzhao Yang | President | View Profile |
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Mrs Xia Zheng | Founder | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of attorneys : 111 Number of engineers : 36 Number of case coordinators : 71Languages
Chinese English German Japanese KoreanMemberships
AIPPI INTA LESClient Testimonials
CLIENT: John Bostrom, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: H.O. Bostrom Company
TESTIMONIAL: Over the past years, AFD China has provided excellent services, providing the IP legal filings during our growth of markets in China. Their legal team has continued to support our applications with the timely filing notices to continue every action for successful completion. We have a high respect for the legal opinions their team provide that allow us to make informed decisions.
CLIENT: Dr. César García Plumed, Patent Liaison
COMPANY/FIRM: Lipotec, S.A.U.
TESTIMONIAL: I only have positive comments about AFD China’s services for Lipotec. Particularly, I am very pleased for the feedback provided to me to response Office Actions in China and for the adaptability with all our requirements and changes.
CLIENT: Nicole Czienskowski, Patent Administrator
COMPANY/FIRM: Schindler Group
TESTIMONIAL: Working with AFD China is great and I do not find any point for criticizing or where I could recommend to do it better. The reason why their clients are satisfied with AFD China and the work that AFD China does is to be seen every day in their letters: clear, quick, understandable.
CLIENT: Mark Hickey, Director of Trade Marks
COMPANY/FIRM: Murgitroyd & Company
TESTIMONIAL: We have had the pleasure of working with Xia Zheng and AFD China for in excess of ten years. We have always found their advice to be of the highest standard. Our enquiries are dealt with very promptly and the team at AFD China always appreciate both the legal and commercial priorities underlining our client’s objectives for the Chinese market. We have no hesitation in recommending their services.
CLIENT: Ed Andrews, President
COMPANY/FIRM: New Era Research
TESTIMONIAL: I wanted to compliment Xia Zheng and AFD China on the excellent handling of my Chinese Patent Application. The thorough responses and detailed explanations throughout the prosecution process were very informative and helpful. The knowledge of the Chinese Process and the understanding and recommendations on this case certainly were instrumental in it’s final approval. I would be pleased to have AFD China handle any matters or further dealings on my behalf in China.
CLIENT: Intellectual Property Department
COMPANY/FIRM: Beijing New Building Material (Group) Co., Ltd.
TESTIMONIAL: People at AFD China work with conscientious and responsible attitude and provide most suitable solutions to our IP needs and requirements. The works they provide are always handled in a rigorous manner; the outcomes are of high quality and efficiency. The IP attorneys are highly professional and very knowledgeable legal- and technical-wise. They showcase strong ability in IP digging, planning, prosecuting, analysing, and guiding our inventors in divergent and creative thinking. The staffs are nice and polite, never ignore us or prevaricate. In addition, we are particularly impressed by what they can achieve in those urgent and stressed situations.
CLIENT: Richard Stockton, Patent Attorney
COMPANY/FIRM: BANNER WITCOFF
TESTIMONIAL: Every issue is contemplated and thus we do not need to go back to the client multiple times to obtain answers.
CLIENT: Paul Hilton, European Patent Attorney, Manager IP Services
COMPANY/FIRM: FOSS Analytical
TESTIMONIAL: I am very happy with the service AFDIP provides. Analysis and proposals are always highly relevant and ease decision-making this end.
CLIENT: Michael B. Comeau, Esq., Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Fishman Stewart PLLC
TESTIMONIAL: You consistent provide excellent service, are a pleasure to work with, and I recommend your firm at every opportunity.
CLIENT: Charles Huang, Senior Associate (Patent Attorney)/UK Head of China Desk – Patents
COMPANY/FIRM: CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
TESTIMONIAL: We are generally very satisfied with AFD’s services. We think AFD has done everything we would expect from a good Chinese patent agency.
CLIENT: Steven McIlroy, Director, European Patent Attorney, Chartered Patent Attorney, IP Patent Litigator
COMPANY/FIRM: Cameron Intellectual Property
TESTIMONIAL: Myself and my colleagues are very happy with the quality of service received from AFD, and the responsiveness and professionalism of its staff. We particularly appreciate the proactive advice received in relation to options for overcoming Office Action objections which makes it easier for us to advise our clients efficiently.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: John Bostrom, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: H.O. Bostrom Company
TESTIMONIAL: Over the past years, AFD China has provided excellent services, providing the IP legal filings during our growth of markets in China. Their legal team has continued to support our applications with the timely filing notices to continue every action for successful completion. We have a high respect for the legal opinions their team provide that allow us to make informed decisions.
CLIENT: Dr. César García Plumed, Patent Liaison
COMPANY/FIRM: Lipotec, S.A.U.
TESTIMONIAL: I only have positive comments about AFD China’s services for Lipotec. Particularly, I am very pleased for the feedback provided to me to response Office Actions in China and for the adaptability with all our requirements and changes.
CLIENT: Nicole Czienskowski, Patent Administrator
COMPANY/FIRM: Schindler Group
TESTIMONIAL: Working with AFD China is great and I do not find any point for criticizing or where I could recommend to do it better. The reason why their clients are satisfied with AFD China and the work that AFD China does is to be seen every day in their letters: clear, quick, understandable.
CLIENT: Mark Hickey, Director of Trade Marks
COMPANY/FIRM: Murgitroyd & Company
TESTIMONIAL: We have had the pleasure of working with Xia Zheng and AFD China for in excess of ten years. We have always found their advice to be of the highest standard. Our enquiries are dealt with very promptly and the team at AFD China always appreciate both the legal and commercial priorities underlining our client’s objectives for the Chinese market. We have no hesitation in recommending their services.
CLIENT: Ed Andrews, President
COMPANY/FIRM: New Era Research
TESTIMONIAL: I wanted to compliment Xia Zheng and AFD China on the excellent handling of my Chinese Patent Application. The thorough responses and detailed explanations throughout the prosecution process were very informative and helpful. The knowledge of the Chinese Process and the understanding and recommendations on this case certainly were instrumental in it’s final approval. I would be pleased to have AFD China handle any matters or further dealings on my behalf in China.
CLIENT: Intellectual Property Department
COMPANY/FIRM: Beijing New Building Material (Group) Co., Ltd.
TESTIMONIAL: People at AFD China work with conscientious and responsible attitude and provide most suitable solutions to our IP needs and requirements. The works they provide are always handled in a rigorous manner; the outcomes are of high quality and efficiency. The IP attorneys are highly professional and very knowledgeable legal- and technical-wise. They showcase strong ability in IP digging, planning, prosecuting, analysing, and guiding our inventors in divergent and creative thinking. The staffs are nice and polite, never ignore us or prevaricate. In addition, we are particularly impressed by what they can achieve in those urgent and stressed situations.
CLIENT: Richard Stockton, Patent Attorney
COMPANY/FIRM: BANNER WITCOFF
TESTIMONIAL: Every issue is contemplated and thus we do not need to go back to the client multiple times to obtain answers.
CLIENT: Paul Hilton, European Patent Attorney, Manager IP Services
COMPANY/FIRM: FOSS Analytical
TESTIMONIAL: I am very happy with the service AFDIP provides. Analysis and proposals are always highly relevant and ease decision-making this end.
CLIENT: Michael B. Comeau, Esq., Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Fishman Stewart PLLC
TESTIMONIAL: You consistent provide excellent service, are a pleasure to work with, and I recommend your firm at every opportunity.
CLIENT: Charles Huang, Senior Associate (Patent Attorney)/UK Head of China Desk – Patents
COMPANY/FIRM: CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
TESTIMONIAL: We are generally very satisfied with AFD’s services. We think AFD has done everything we would expect from a good Chinese patent agency.
CLIENT: Steven McIlroy, Director, European Patent Attorney, Chartered Patent Attorney, IP Patent Litigator
COMPANY/FIRM: Cameron Intellectual Property
TESTIMONIAL: Myself and my colleagues are very happy with the quality of service received from AFD, and the responsiveness and professionalism of its staff. We particularly appreciate the proactive advice received in relation to options for overcoming Office Action objections which makes it easier for us to advise our clients efficiently.
CLIENT: James Abney
COMPANY/FIRM : Kolisch Hartwell, P.C.
TESTIMONIAL: I have worked with AFD China for a long time and have been very satisfied with the service. You report things promptly, remind me when I need to be reminded, remain patient when I am dilatory, and most importantly provide excellent substantive and procedural work product. I will happily send your firm work whenever I have the opportunity.
CLIENT: Jeffrey W. Childers
COMPANY/FIRM : Casimir Jones, S.C.
TESTIMONIAL: Just a quick note to let you know that of all of the foreign associates with whom I have worked, your firm is the best. Not just the best Chinese associate, but the best overall foreign associate.
CLIENT: Tammy D. Campbell-Whitt, IP Client Services Specialist
COMPANY/FIRM : Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
TESTIMONIAL: It is a pleasure to work with AFD. Your team is so efficient and on top of everything. I do not have any suggestions for improving our experience with you. I know that when I send work to your firm that it will be handled efficiently and effectively. I put 100% of my trust in your office. Keep up the excellent work.
CLIENT: William B. Miller
COMPANY/FIRM : Archer Daniels Midland Company
TESTIMONIAL: I have been supervising global patent portfolios for probably 25 years, and AFD has in my estimation been the best of all of the numerous Chinese firms that I’ve worked with over that timeframe.
CLIENT: Ronald Noll
COMPANY/FIRM : ABREMA SA
TESTIMONIAL: We have the pleasure to confirm that we are very satisfied by your services which we value greatly. Your reports are always sent in a timely fashion and are very clear. We are very pleased to be using your services and are, as a matter of fact, opting to work with your firm almost systematically for any matter concerning processing of IPRs in China. In that regard, we have nothing of substance to comment with respect to possible improvements.
International Capabilities
AFD China has a client-supporting team in Washington, USA, which helps bridge the time difference and respond to overseas inquires in a timely manner. We have built partnership with 200 law firms in 30 countries and regions with which we have maintained wide and in-depth collaborations. Such close cooperation strengthens and diversifies our international capabilities.
Together with our partners, we assist a wide variety of clients in filing and prosecution around the globe. Among them are Fortune-500 enterprises like Nike, Coca Cola, tech giants like Meta (formerly known as Facebook), and biotech companies with state-of-art products and technologies like Intercept Pharmaceuticals and Illumina.
With multi-jurisdictional experiences, we understand the subtle nuances among different legal systems and keep developing sophisticated approaches to deal with various issues and to produce suitable solutions for clients with diversified needs. Meanwhile, we are a multi-lingual team with excellent English proficiency and German, Japanese and Korean capabilities.
Because of the outstanding performance, we were recognised by the Capital Intellectual Property Service Association as a patent firm with strong international IP service abilities in September 2020.
Our services have been recognized by the industry and won awards in the surveys of several well-known overseas platforms. We are awarded the Patent Litigation Firm of the Year in 2021 and Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences Firm of the Year through 2021 to 2023 of China IP Awards, the Patent Firms of the Year of Asia IP Awards by Asia IP. We have been Asia IP ranked firm in patent prosecution and patent contentious, as well as trademark prosecution since 2015. We have been IAM Patent 1000 ranked firm in patent prosecution and strategy since 2016. We are awarded IP Stars recommended firm in patent prosecution and patent contentious and trademark prosecution by Managing Intellectual Property every year since 2015. We are WTR 1000 ranked firm in trademark prosecution and strategy every year since 2018.
Press Releases
In February 2023, AFD China and China Changjiang River Charity Foundation Joined Hands Again to “Let the Swan Fly”
15th February 2024 AFD China has been committed to helping children in need and improving their learning and living conditions. "Let the Swans Fly" is a charity project that provides financial support for Yanjing Little Swan Public Welfare School.In February 2023, AFD China continued to fund rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy through the Phoenix Public Welfare Program
15th February 2024 In 2022, recurrent outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred in many countries around the world. In the face of the epidemic,AFD China Rated as a Four-star Intellectual Property Service Agency
15th February 2024 On March 31, 2023, the Capital Intellectual Property Services Association announced the results of its first ranking of intellectual property service agencies.The 24th China Patent Award was Released – AFD China’s Clients Won a Gold Award, a Silver Award and an Excellence Award
15th February 2024 On July 21, 2023, the winners of the 24th China Patent Award were announced by the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).In February 2023, AFD China and China Changjiang River Charity Foundation Joined Hands Again to “Let the Swan Fly”
28th November 2023 AFD China has been committed to helping children in need and improving their learning and living conditions.In February 2023, AFD China continued to fund rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy through the Phoenix Public Welfare Program
28th November 2023 In 2022, recurrent outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred in many countries around the world.The 24th China Patent Award was Released – AFD China’s Clients Won a Gold Award, a Silver Award and an Excellence Award
28th November 2023 On July 21, 2023, the winners of the 24th China Patent Award were announced by the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).AFD China Has Been Participating in Charity Work for Many Years to Fulfill its Social Responsibility
19th January 2022 AFD China funded rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy 2020 was an unusual year. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lifestyle and prompted many to redefine the essence of life. Businesses have been taking major or small impact, some plunged in depression and some recovering vibrantly. Life goes on despite the disruptions and we need to forge ahead and so does our endeavor to take more social responsibility by keep contributing to charity.AFD China Awarded 2019-2020 Beijing Excellent Patent Agency and Director Long Hong Awarded Excellent Agent
19th January 2022 In December 2020, the Beijing Patent Attorneys Association announced the results of "Double Excellence Selection" – excellent patent agencies and excellent agents – for the year of 2019-2020. Our firm AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office was awarded Beijing Excellent Patent Agency and it has been the fourth time that we received the honor. Our Domestic Technical Director Mr. Long Hong has been recognized as an Excellent Patent Agent in Beijing in the same selection.AFD China Was Once Again Honored as An AAAAA-Level (Top Tier) Patent Agency
19th January 2022 On May 12, 2021, Beijing Patent Attorneys Association announced the rating results of the year 2020 for patent agencies in Beijing. AFD China was once again rated as an AAAAA-level patent agency.The 22nd China Patent Award Was Released – AFD China’s Clients Won One Gold Award and One Excellence Award
19th January 2022 On June 24, 2021, the winners of the 22nd China Patent Award were announced by the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The China Patent Award is co-organized by the China Intellectual Property Administration and the World Intellectual Property Organization, and the winners are decided according to the China Patent Award Evaluation Method.AFD China Continued Receiving Positive Feedbacks in the 2020 Client Satisfaction Survey
24th November 2020 In June 2020, AFD China Intellectual Property launched this year’s client satisfaction survey and got 94 out of 100 points for the overall satisfaction.AFD China Selected into the Directory of Beijing IP Firms with Strong International IP Service Abili
24th November 2020 At the China International Services Trade Fair held in September 2020, the Capital Intellectual Property Service Association released a directory of Beijing IP firms with strong international IP service abilities, into which AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office was selected.AFD China Moved to a New Address
24th November 2020- Intellectual property: PRC firms