China

Firm overview

Liu Shen & Associate is one of the earliest IP law firms engaged in foreign-related patent prosecution and foreign-related patent litigation in China. It is known as the first batch of patent agents and patent attorneys in China. Established in 1993, Liu Shen & Associate has provided various legal services related to various IP applications, litigation and strategic analysis for many well-known enterprises at home and abroad.

The firm has the largest dedicated IP litigation team among Chinese law firms, providing comprehensive IP legal services to satisfy all needs of the clients in this area, including patent infringement litigation, patent invalidation, patent administrative litigation, patent searching service, trademark infringement litigation, trademark administrative litigation, patent FTO analysis, IP Due Diligent research, anti-unfair competition litigation, copyright infringement litigation, trade secret litigation.

The biggest advantage of the IP Litigation Department of Liu Shen & Associate lies in its strong technical capabilities. The winning rate in patent invalidation and infringement cases is higher than that of peers, which distinguishes Liushen team from other competing firms and enables Liushen team to assist their clients in complex patent litigation matters. LS team members have diverse background, including experienced partners who have worked in top international law firms for many years, partners with extensive IP litigation experiences in China, as well as lawyers who are former examiners from China Patent Office. Almost all of our team members has strong science background.

LS clients include leading international enterprises and top Chinese companies in a broad spectrum of industries, such as Qualcomm, Samsung, Nike, Siemens, ASM, Hillhouse Capital Group, Dyson, WAGO, BOE, Largan, 3M and many other world-renowned companies. LS advised foreign clients to resolve complex IP issues under Chinese laws to help them to build up strong IP protection in domestic markets. LS have also observed a continuous expansion of top Chinese companies in our client base.

Firm overview

Purplevine IP Group, incorporated in Shenzhen, China, is a China-based, global-facing premier IP service provider, dedicated to building a bridge for international innovation collaboration and IP value realization. We provide one-stop, full-service patent solutions to our clients, covering global patent prosecution, IP analysis & consulting, IP investment, IP transaction, licensing, enforcement and dispute resolution.

Purplevine now delivers professional services through more than 400 team members, located in 10 offices worldwide. Our professional team, all from industry-leading technology companies and top-notch international firms, have unrivalled industry insight and expertise. As an internationally integrated IP service provider with a solid footing in both law and technology, Purplevine offers a wide selection of professional, innovative and practical solutions to effectively meet our clients’ every need.

Purplevine has built a global network including IP agencies, patent & trademark firms, law firms, IP operating companies and IP investment funds, with footprints in major IP centers of the Greater China region including Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Chengdu, Suzhou, Nanjing, and Hong Kong, as well as international IP hubs such as US and Europe.

Other locations

• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Wuhan
• Chengdu
• Suzhou
• Nanjing
• Hong Kong
• U.S.
• Europe
• Japan
• Korea

Firm overview

AWA is a leading IP firm with over 370 employees across 22 offices in Belgium, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

We believe tomorrow is today’s emerging business – rising up from untapped potential within established industries and start-ups. No matter the size or industry, we help our clients create business out of their ideas and innovations.

AWA was founded in 1897 by Swedish engineer Anders Wilhelm Anderson. His initials form our company name and remind us of our proud history.

We supply a full-service offering of IP law services in prosecution, dispute litigation, aftermarket services, legal advice, strategy and commercialisation. Our IP professionals are experts in patents, trademark, design, copyright and domain names.


What sets up apart

Global: AWA has a presence in Europe and Asia with an extensive network of qualified preferred partners all over the world. We can handle your IP needs globally and follow-up in real-time.

Diversity and Colloboration: Our people come from diverse backgrounds with practical industry knowledge. Their technical capability means they understand the small details and how this differentiates you in the marketplace. Our teams comprise engineers working closely with attorneys at law and vice versa. This seamless collaboration ensures that the right skillset and legal knowledge is available and utilised for our client’s innovations. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive trainee programme for future IP leaders.

Strategy: We focus on the long-term – building a business is a journey that requires strategy. We support companies throughout the corporate cycle to protect and enforce IP rights, but to also identify and capture the value of intellectual assets.

Digital Innovation: We live in the digital era and are constantly looking at tools that reduce workload and save time. From the AWA Client Porta, to our domain management services – we are innovating the IP tools of the future.

Employee Owned: AWA is 100% owned by the employees with more than 50% of us choosing to invest or hold shares in the Group. This reflects our personal and long-term commitment to both our firm and our clients.

AWA Asia

Part of the AWA Group, AWA Asia supports and manages international clients’ IP needs throughout the region with a head office in Hong Kong – a location known for its successful business environment, world-class infrastructure and effective legal system.

Our Beijing office is our wholly owned licensed trademark agency, allowing us to file and enforce trademarks directlybefore the China Trademark Office and the administrative authorities, without the need to use local third-party agents.

Today, China is one of the largest IP markets in the world and is increasingly being selected as a key venue for IP litigation by foreign and local entities alike.

AWA Asia has strong value proposition that consists of an East-meets-West approach, with a bilingual and bicultural team of IP professionals (trademark lawyers, patent attorneys and IP strategists). Our international-level service delivery comes with deep local knowledge and is business minded, pragmatic and tailored.

Network memberships: AIPPI, APAA, ECTA, epi, FICPI, INTA, The Lawyer Network, LES Scandinavia, MARQUES, Union-IP

Firm overview