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We tailor our services when working with international companies looking to navigate the Chinese market.

With our deep understanding of the local landscape, we will provide you with strategic advice and support to ensure your intellectual property is protected and leveraged effectively in China.

Experienced

With deep knowledge of the Chinese market, we offer tailored IP advice specific to China backed by the firm’s broader international expertise, aligning your patent strategies with local demands. We provide practical, market-driven insights to help you navigate China’s complex IP landscape.

Partner

Xiaofan Chen

Partner

Chinese Patent Attorney

Benefits

Language capability

You will work with a team that includes native Mandarin-speaking professionals who can communicate effectively with local stakeholders.

Cultural bridge
Our experts bridge cultural gaps between markets, offering global businesses advice that is both culturally sensitive and strategically sound informed by the Chinese landscape.

Local partnerships
We have strong partnerships with leading law firms in China, enabling us to deliver seamless, end-to-end services that leverage local expertise to navigate the market’s complexities.

Expertise

Patenting expertise

We can assist international clients in invention extraction, patent drafting and prosecution for China, and strategic patent portfolio management, including prior art searches for patentability assessment, and advice on filing strategies tailored to the patent system of China. We have deep understanding of patent examination process of the Patent Office of China, and are particularly experienced in effectively handling office actions and patent re-examination in China.

Litigation expertise

We have a seasoned patent litigator with a proven track record in handling patent infringement and administrative disputes before the Courts in China. As one of the first litigators officially registered with the Supreme People’s Court in China, this expertise brings a unique and valuable dimension to our services, ensuring robust legal support in contentious matters within the Chinese jurisdiction.

Services

Patenting Patenting

Preparing patent applications and assisting on prosecution in China.

Patenting Oppositions/Invalidations

Assisting international clients in patent invalidation proceedings before the Patent Office of China, including filing third party observation for opposing a patent application.

Patenting Litigation

Assisting international clients in patent administrative and infringement litigations in China.

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china@eip.com

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