China

Firm overview

From its foundation as a Beijing-based specialist practice, China PAT has evolved into an integrated intellectual property partner, serving innovators across multiple jurisdictions. Our international presence spans five strategic domestic branches in Hong Kong SAR, Xi'an, Changsha, Wuhan, and Shenzhen, complemented by cross-continental advisory desks, enabling synchronized protection strategies in key technology markets.

The cornerstone of our operation lies in a 500-member family where dual-qualified practitioners merge research laboratory experience with legal mastery. This matrix expertise structure weaves together former patent examiners, technology transfer veterans from corporate R&D divisions, and juridical strategists – all fluent in translating technical specifications into enforceable rights frameworks.

Our approach prioritizes the integration of diverse expertise to craft strategies that anticipate and overcome market challenges. This synergy is reinforced by our multidimensional quality assurance protocols, ensuring consistent service standards across our global network. Coordinated workflows among our multilingual specialists in Mandarin, English, Japanese, and Korean further enhance service efficiency and accuracy.

China PAT is a polymath, well-versed in cutting-edge science and technology, and proficient in law and management. Our long-term vision drives us to craft the most risk-resilient and future-proof strategies, ensuring your sustainable and enduring success in China.

Firm overview

As one of the law firms approved by the National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC, Tahota Law Firm is one of the first law firms to obtain the qualification for patent agency and trademark agency, and is the only law firm listed in the first batch of "National Intellectual Property Service Brand Institutions" published by the National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC. Tahota is deeply engaged in administrative litigation over intellectual property and the settlement of intellectual property disputes, and has successfully acted in a large number of intellectual property cases that are difficult, complicated and have significant social impact. It enjoys a good reputation in the sectorof intellectual property. We have rich experiences in various intellectual property cases (involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, integrated circuit layout designs, protection of new plant varieties, trade secrets, anti-unfair competition, etc.) and non-litigation businesses (creation, use, management and protection of intellectual property). Our multi-dimensional, systematic and professional intellectual property legal services have been recognized by a number of international rating agencies, including ALB. The intellectual property cases acted by us have also been repeatedly selected as the "50 Typical Intellectual Property Cases" by the Supreme People's Court, and the "Top Ten Cases on Intellectual Property Protection of the Year by the Quality Brand Protection Committee of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment.

Practice areas & sector specialisations

• Patent
• Trademark
• Copyright
• Trade
• Unfair competition
• Studio entertainment
• Protection of new plant varieties

Firm overview

Founded by a group of experienced attorneys and lawyers in 2013, UNI-INTEL Patent and Trademark law firm now is one of the leading IP law firms in China with a philosophy of providing clients with one-stop comprehensive IP services from prosecution to invalidation, litigation, licensing, transaction, Customs actions, etc.

The Founder of UNI-INTEL used to work in the IP department of one of the world’s biggest companies and leading Chinese and Japanese IP law firms. All the senior partners of UNI-INTEL have years of experience in the area of intellectual property laws and have gained great renown and trust from local and overseas clients for the high quality services

IP team of UNI-INTEL includes highly trained attorneys with advanced degrees in science and technology as well as professors of IP law. IP attorneys of UNI-INTEL use a collaborative approach to leveraging intellectual property capital to help the clients meet their goals.

UNI-INTEL is adept at comprehending actual demands of an enterprise’s IP supervisor, and creating high-efficient, customized management system through absorbing advanced management philosophy from leading Japan IP law firms. That is the key for UNI-INTEL to guarantee time-efficient and accurate IP services. Meanwhile, continuously refining details makes UNI-INTEL never stop improving its service quality.

UNI-INTEL not only helps to enhance IP strength of multinational corporations but also devotes to grow up together with small-sized enterprises and individuals. It is the duty of UNI-INTEL to exercise the utmost effort to assist each of clients in protecting their IP rights and gaining a strong foothold in China.

Since its establishment, UNI-INTEL is well-reputed by domestic and overseas clients and is regarded as a rising star among newly founded firms. Up to now, UNI-INTEL has been honored with many titles such as Excellent IP firm in 2019, 5-star Beijing IP firm in 2021, Top 50 China IP firm in 2022, and Asia IP Award in the year of 2022 .

Firm overview

Since its establishment in 1994, Kangxin has grown into a leader amongst IP law firms in China, with offices in Beijing, Tianjin, Qingdao, Xi’an, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Dongguan. Our client base includes domestic Chinese enterprises and international companies from around the world. We represent many different businesses, including start-ups, well-known domestic entities, and Fortune 500 multinationals. With dedicated teams specializing in IP litigation, enforcement, patents, and trademark prosecution, Kangxin remains a driving force for intellectual property protection in China and throughout the world.

At Kangxin, we focus on our clients' best interests; a business practice which sets us apart from other IP firms in China. Our efforts have earned the company numerous accolades including: “Top Honors” from Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Managing Intellectual Property and World Trademark Review.

Kangxin IP Platform is a comprehensive IP management tool, backed by a team of professionals from Kangxin Partners, P.C. Combining IP, IT, and AI technology. Kangxin IP Platform provides a smart, one-stop, solution to maintain your trademark, brand protection, and copyright portfolio with a complete suite of protection services.

Our Service

Patents

Our Patent team is divided into three main divisions: Electronics, Chemistry & Life Sciences, and Mechanics. Each division has experts in the fields of chemistry, electronics, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, communications and computer technology, and mechanics. With a strong team of professionals, Kangxin is able to provide specific IP insight and practical advice to our clients in these industries.

Trademarks, Copyrights & Domain Names

Staffed by attorneys with experience in both Chinese and international law and practice, Kangxin is recognized as having one of the strongest trademark practice groups in China.
At Kangxin, we understand that trademark and copyright protection is the essence of your business. Our professionals will help you determine the optimum strategy for protecting your intellectual property rights, and will work with you to enforce these rights in the event of third-party conflicts and counterfeiting.
Our expert services would not be complete without domain name services. In today’s internet age, domain name issues can be a common issue. Our team has extensive experience in domain name registration and dispute resolution. We will represent you to negotiate with third-parties and domain name related disputes.

IP Enforcement

Kangxin’s legal practice has experience in a wide variety of intellectual property disputes, including those related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, and technology transfer disputes.
Our senior patent attorneys have over 20 years of practical field experience, while our litigation attorneys are intellectual property specialists with backgrounds particularly suited for intellectual property related litigation.

IP Strategy and Design

Our IP strategy and design practice includes preliminary, invalidation, and infringement searches. We provide IP strategic consulting services, and create patent maps for clients. In conjunction with both the Chinese government and corporate clients, we complete successful strategy projects each year.