China Trademark & Intellectual Property Lawyer in Beijing

Is your brand, patent or trade secret at risk in China?

Andrea Liang helps foreign companies register, enforce and defend intellectual property rights in China.

China trademark registration and enforcement

Patent litigation and invalidation

Trade secret and unfair competition actions

Customs recordals and border seizures

16+ years · Fortune 500 clients · 7 provincial IP expert panels · Fluent English

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What brings foreign companies to us

Trademark squatting

A competitor or broker registered your brand in China before you did. Now you face opposition, purchase demands or blocked market entry.

Counterfeit sales

Products bearing your trademark are sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms or in physical markets without your authorization.

Supplier misuse

A manufacturer or former partner is using your designs, moulds or confidential information to compete against you.

Patent disputes

You need to defend a Chinese patent, challenge a competitor's patent, or stop infringement in your technology sector.

Border seizures

Counterfeit goods are entering or leaving China and you need customs recordals and enforcement to stop them.

Weak IP strategy

You are entering China or partnering with a Chinese company and need a clear IP protection plan before signing agreements.

Services

How we protect your IP in China

From registration to litigation, we build enforceable rights and act when they are threatened.

Trademark strategy: China registration, oppositions, invalidations, cancellations and portfolio management.
Patent litigation: Infringement suits, invalidation proceedings and administrative enforcement.
Copyright protection: Registration, takedown actions and enforcement for creative and software works.
Trade secrets: Non-compete and confidentiality actions, unfair competition litigation and evidence preservation.
Customs protection: Recordals with Chinese customs, training and coordinated border enforcement.
Domain disputes: Recovery of .cn domains and cybersquatting response.
IP due diligence: Licensing, acquisition and joint-venture IP risk assessment.

Discuss your IP matter

A clear path from enquiry to action

Free review

Send us the facts. We assess your position and outline options.

Strategy

We recommend the right mix of registration, negotiation or litigation.

Action

We file, negotiate or litigate to protect your rights.

Enforcement

We secure judgments, damages or settlements and help enforce them.

What IP clients say

"Our trademark was being used by a competitor in China, and we were losing sales and brand credibility. Andrea mapped out a clear enforcement strategy, worked with the authorities and secured a favourable judgment. She kept us informed at every step in English."

— Michael T., Brand Director, European consumer goods company

Common IP questions

Do I need to register my trademark in China?

Yes. China is a first-to-file jurisdiction. Without a China registration, enforcement options are limited and squatting is a serious risk.

How long does a trademark dispute take in China?

Administrative actions typically take 6–12 months. Civil litigation can take 12–24 months depending on the court and whether appeals are filed.

Can I stop counterfeit goods at the Chinese border?

Yes. Record your trademarks and patents with Chinese customs. When customs identifies infringing goods, they can detain them and notify you.