Lifang & Partners is highly regarded for its expertise in intellectual property law, with a focus on the technology and telecommunications industry. Notably, this sector constitutes around one third of the firm's client base, particularly in patent-related cases. With extensive knowledge of patent filing and litigation, the firm is also recognised for its diverse experience in handling Standard Essential Patent matters. Guanbin Xie is a key contact for IP disputes.
One notable IP case sees the firm acting for Segway-Ninebot, a world-famous company offering alternative short-distance transportation solutions, in filing an administrative enforcement action against Aijiu Industrial and Trade Company, seeking to halt infringement through complaints lodged with the Beijing IP Office. This case holds exceptional importance within the self-balancing scooter industry in China and stands out as a rarity, as the patentee solely seeks the court's determination of infringement.
Some of the firm’s IP clients are Autodesk, Beijing Insights Value Technology, Dassault Systèmes, Ele.me and Guangdong Haotaitai Technology Group.
In 2023, Lifang & Partners welcomed Ruoyu Peng, Jing Wang, Shengyang Jiang, Zongxin Liu, and Jun Hu. Their arrival injects new vitality into the firm’s business expansion initiatives within the biomedicine, chemical engineering, medical devices, life science, and healthcare sectors.
Client feedback
Guanbin Xie
“He is an excellent AML (anti-money laundering) and IP litigator.”
