Kangxin Partners, p.c. has been a force in the IP industry handling both litigation and non-litigation for its domestic and international client base. The firm is known for its strength in trade marks, with strong abilities to handle the full gamut of trade mark issues from filing to invalidation. The team also files a large number of patents for clients and assists clients with enforcing patents, trade marks and copyrights. The Beijing-based practice is led by managing partner Samson Yu, who is active in both trade mark and patent prosecution as well as IP disputes. Shirley Dong leads the domestic patent team and assists clients with patent applications and invalidation disputes, while James Chen leads the foreign patent team advising international clients on patent drafting, prosecution and re-examination. Co-head Lichun Zhao is the go-to for trade mark issues, handling both international and domestic trade mark applications, searches, opposition, disputes and more. Also noted is Gloria Wu, who advises clients on IP protection strategies.
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‘Kangxin is one of the most influential firms in China. We have worked with the firm for many years and it is reliable, punctual and accurate.’
‘The people who work at Kangxin are knowledgeable, feasible and very competent.’
‘Kangxin is our go-to trade mark firm in China. They handle all of our trade mark matters in China, from clearance and filing, through to prosecution in the Chinese trade mark office, and also opposition, cancellation and invalidation measures. Their attorneys are very easy to deal with; they provide thorough and clear written advice. They are very prompt with their responses, very client-focused and are an excellent firm to work with.’
‘I enjoy working with all of the attorneys at Kangxin. Gloria Wu runs the department and keeps an eye on the more junior attorneys. Fiona Zhang and Elian Xue do an excellent job on the contested matters. Linda Jiang is currently working on our prosecution matters, and is doing a superb job. Their good qualities are clear advice, client-focused, and promptness is responding. I'm very happy with this group of attorneys.’
Key clients
- SATA GmbH & Co. KG
- Bulgari
- Dior
- Sony Group Corporation
- Otis
- Jimmy Choo
- Givenchy
- Siemens
- Sumitomo Electric
- Boeing
Work highlights
- Represented Suzhou Sankei Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. in a patent infringement litigation case.
- Assisted Cultraro with enforcing its Chinese patent against Shanghai Dobond Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
- Assisted Ningbo Aiweida Health Technology Co., Ltd. with enforcing its Chinese patent against Ningbo Changhegu Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Samson Yu; Shirley Dong; James Chen; Lichun Zhao
Other key lawyers
Gloria Wu; Fiona Zhang; Elian Xue