AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office

AFD China is a comprehensive IP service group providing a full spectrum of IP services for clients of various sizes and industries across the nation and around the world.

AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office was established in 2002 in Beijing as a privately-owned patent and trademark firm for domestic and foreign IP matters with the approval from the CNIPA. Our growth has led us to establish a US office, BHTD law firm, and consulting and services firms, which have allowed us to expand our reach and offer comprehensive IP services to clients worldwide.

We have been actively involved in domestic and foreign-related matters and instituted a robust and effective governance framework that ensures transparency in organizational functioning, delegation of authorization and quality assurance. Policies and standards are strictly implemented for quality, efficiency and punctuality of our service.

Our services encompass everything from pre-application consultation, filing, and prosecution, to opposition, re-examination/review, invalidation, administrative litigation, and IP maintenance. We cover all areas of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, anti-unfair competition, trade secrets, plant varieties, integrated circuits, and other IPs.

Our services extend to non-litigation matters such as strategic counseling, investigations, validity and infringement analysis, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis, IP transfer, licensing, technology export registration, and contract drafting and negotiation. We also provide litigation services, including arbitration, dispute resolution, administrative remedies, and full-scale litigation support.

Our practice spans a broad spectrum of technical areas, with deep experience in cutting-edge fields including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and block-chain, the Internet of Things. We also advise major clients in fast-moving consumer goods, life sciences, and energy sectors.

We have nearly 300 professionals with diverse skills from various fields. We approach our work with seriousness, responsibility, attention to details, and enthusiasm. Our dedicated team collaborates to find innovative and effective solutions for complex and challenging IP issues, leveraging our strong scientific and technological expertise, extensive practical experience, meticulous service, and unwavering pursuit of excellence.

We prioritize understanding our clients' needs and goals, taking the time to listen and collaborate closely to develop strategies that drive their success. Our expertise empowers us to create new opportunities that benefit our clients. Our commitment to sincerity and professionalism has been the driving force behind our success since our inception. We support our clients with dedicated and reliable service as a trustworthy partner.

We also have 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 rated as a five-star intellectual property service agency by the Capital Intellectual Property Services Association. Its consistent performance has earned it the title of ‘Outstanding Patent Agency’ on multiple occasions and has supported its clients in winning many prizes at the China Patent Awards. In the field of trademark practice, AFD China is a Council Member of the China Trademark Association and provides comprehensive assistance to clients in trademark matters.