Highly reputed for trademark disputes, Wanhuida Intellectual Property is one of the strongest firms in IP disputes. The team boasts nearly 100 lawyers specialised in IP litigation and enforcement with an emphasis on anti-counterfeiting work. Led by IP specialist Gang Bai, the team is active in sectors including consumer goods, e-commerce, luxury goods, machinery and pharmaceuticals as well as travel and leisure. Hui Huang is another key contact.
The firm successfully defended HIPI Pharma Tech and Hefei Enruite Pharmaceutical in a high-stakes anti-monopoly appeal case. The China Supreme People's Court overturned an unfavourable initial court decision, which demanded the client pay damages of Rmb90 million ($12 million). The SPC's decision addressed key legal issues surrounding API monopolies and patent protection, establishing a stable jurisprudence. The case is listed among China’s Ten Exemplary Anti-monopoly and Unfair Competition Cases of 2023.
The firm’s significant IP clients include Hefei Enruite Pharmaceutical, Huaihai Holding Group (Huaihai), L’Oreal, Ningbo Dechang Electric Machinery Manufacturing and Yangzhou Zhonghui Pharmaceutical.
The firm has enjoyed a highly successful year, with the inclusion of nine prestigious cases in various reports. These include being selected for the SPC's 50 exemplary IP cases of the year, SPC's Annual Report on Intellectual Property Cases, Ten Exemplary Anti-monopoly and Unfair Competition Cases, and Top 10 Trademark Cases of Beijing High Court, as well as being recognised among the top 10 IP cases by courts in Jiangsu, Qingdao, Ningbo, Hangzhou, and other regions. This recognition further demonstrates the firm's expertise and exceptional performance in the field of intellectual property.
Client feedback
"The explanation of cases is very good and detailed, demonstrating excellent knowledge and expertise in Chinese law." – Intellectual property
Shuhua Zhang
“Lawyer Zhang has excellent knowledge, expertise, and a deep understanding of the challenges in anti-counterfeiting enforcement."
