Liu Shen & Associates is an early pioneer in foreign-related patent prosecution and litigation in China. Established in 1993, the firm has provided comprehensive legal services related to IP applications, litigation, and strategic analysis for numerous renowned domestic and international enterprises. With one of the largest dedicated IP litigation teams among Chinese law firms, Liu Shen offers a wide range of services, including patent and trademark litigation, patent invalidation, trademark administrative litigation, copyright infringement litigation, and trade secret litigation. The firm's competitive edge lies in its strong technical capabilities.
A crucial partner at the firm, Guanyang Yao specialises in delivering legal services pertaining to patent law. With nearly 15 years of experience in patent prosecution and litigation, Yao possesses a profound comprehension of China's patent legal system.
Among the IP disputes, the firm represented American athletic footwear and apparel corporation Nike in initiating patent enforcement actions against copycats in Canton fair, a trade fair held in Canton, Guangdong, China, and obtained favourable results by taking down infringing shoes of more than 40 infringers.
3M Science, Dyson, Fusion Materials, Pfizer and TPLink are some of the firm’s esteemed IP clients.
In September 2023, the firm hired Qian Yang and Yue Li from Han Kun Law Offices.
