Full-service firm Be Wu & Associates specialises in copyright protection, tort defence, and trademark protection, with a notable expertise in representing clients in the media and internet sector. Key partners focus in copyright and trademarks are Xiaoyu Zhu, Ping Li and Hongxiang Jia.
In one triumphant IP dispute, the firm successfully represented CCTV International Network in copyright infringement proceedings against Beijing Doogoal Technology, which broadcast GIF images of the 2018 FIFA World Cup without a licence. The judgment in this case represents the largest compensation award to date for GIF image infringement. It showcases the judiciary's thorough assessment of GIF image infringement and holds significant guiding value for the online content-sharing service provider industry.
In 2023, the firm bolstered its litigation practice with the addition of several exceptional lawyers. These new hires include an expert in government compliance, with extensive experience working within China's administrative and regulatory agencies. The firm also welcomed an IP specialist who focuses on criminal law matters.
