Particularly active in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors, Lifang & Partners is reputed for its wide-ranging practice that encompasses patent litigation to prosecution. Guanbin Xie provides expertise in IP disputes, antitrust and competition law with a focus on technology. With a background in civil and commercial law, Bin Zhang boasts over two decades of experience in transactional trade mark, patents and trade secret matters. Li Wu is equipped to handle the full scope of patent prosecution, invalidation and litigation, while Haidong Yu frequently assists tech multinationals with patent re-examinations, invalidations and antitrust matters, as well as non-contentious due diligence investigations and cross-licensing. Bisheng Shi excels in complex litigation and arbitration. Manxia Xu is adept in patent applications, infringement and invalidation for global electronics, communications and automotive clients. Xiao Wang focuses on trade mark oppositions, invalidations and litigation, while Lei Zhang handles unfair competition, domain name and technology contracts-related disputes and transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Lifang patent team are not only proficient in law, but also understands technology, and has a very high overall level of professionalism, and is very good at handling complex and difficult cases, and can quickly formulate reasonable plans. They can also fully understand our needs and provide personalised services, timely feedback and quick response, They are a first-class team in China. ’
'Haidong Yu is one of the top patent lawyers in terms of comprehensive capabilities: no matter how complex the case, he can quickly and accurately identify the core issues of contention, and provide practical solutions and strategies at the same time. What is particularly rare is that his response is not only rigorous in line with the legal provisions, but also deeply integrates our business decision-making considerations - this kind of thinking that combines legal expertise and business insight is an advantage that many of our peers cannot match. ’
'The team at Lifang have exceptional professionalism and deep business insights, and has become an indispensable think tank for us to solve complex legal challenges and seize strategic opportunities. The team's business characteristics are distinctive and highly competitive.'
'Lifang have in-depth industry expertise and forward-looking vision: They are not only well-versed in intellectual property-related legal provisions, but also have a deeper understanding of the unique business model, regulatory dynamics and development trends of our chemical industry.'
'Lifang's ability to understand the industry makes the legal advice they provide not just on paper, but highly aligned with our business objectives and actual operating environment, and is highly forward-looking and strategic. Exceptional ability to solve complex problems.'
'Lifang have always shown extraordinary creativity and problem-solving skills. They are adept at peeling away the cocoon, accurately identifying core risks, and designing innovative, pragmatic and efficient solutions that have turned the tide at critical moments and safeguarded our core interests.'
Key clients
- Samsung
- Microsoft
- Xiaomi
- Sony
- Tencent
- SINOPEC Group
- DJI
- Sunny Optics
- Siemens
- Go Pro, Inc.
- Samsung
- Microsoft
Work highlights
Representing Sunny Optics in series patent infringement litigation and patent invalidation cases against AAC Optics.
Acted for GoPro in its defence against insta360 series invention patent infringement cases.
Representing DJI in multiple patent infringement lawsuits against TEXTRON.
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Xiao Wang
Practice head
Guanbin Xie; Li Wu; Bin Zhang; Bisheng Shi; Haidong Yu; Yan Zhang
Other key lawyers
Manxia Xu; Xiao Wang