With a particularly active trade mark practice, Kangxin Partners, p.c. frequently advises both domestic and international clients on litigation, IP transactions and portfolio management. The team is divided by industry expertise in the fields of electronics, mechanics, chemistry and life sciences and is well-equipped to handle enforcement, invalidations and infringement issues. Shirley Dong heads the domestic patent department, with a strong focus on chemistry-related patent drafting, while James Chen heads the foreign patent department, with notable specialism in filing new patent applications in the electronics and chemistry sectors, including semiconductor devices, liquid crystal drive circuits and composite materials. Lichun Zhao leads the trade mark practice, and is well-versed in filing trade mark applications, and handling oppositions and disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Kangxin is our primary trade mark law firm in China. They handle everything from clearance, through applications and prosecution, as well as any oppositions or cancellations in the Trademark Office.'
'The firm provides business-oriented advice, always keeping in mind what the business wants and what's the most efficient way to get there. They are experts in local law and provide prompt, clear advice. I really enjoy working with them.’
Work highlights
Acting in a key patent invalidation to defuse a litigation crisis for LIREN in a high-stakes dispute with bear electric.
Representing DewertOkin Technology Group Co., Ltd. with the strategic use of jurisdictional objection and suspension to invalidate a patent and dismissal of an infringement lawsuit.
Acting in a 1st and 2nd instance administrative litigation over review of non-use cancellation action against the mark, “E device” on behalf of Jilin Yillion Bank Co., Ltd.
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Practice head
Shirley Dong; James Chen; Lichun Zhao
Other key lawyers
Samson Yu