Jones Day

Firm overview:

Jones Day operates in China through offices in Beijing and Shanghai, providing a full range of intellectual property and cross-border legal services. The firm says the foundation for its success in the region is the fact that most of its attorneys are locally educated, “home-grown talent”.

The firm’s IP agency in Beijing is licensed to handle non-patent IP matters. Working in collaboration with the agency are Jones Day lawyers in Shanghai with extensive biotechnology experience, handling patent prosecution, invalidity actions and cross-border IP litigation.

Jones Day earns its place in the rankings among the top international firms in China for its premium patent matters, advisory work in joint projects between US and Chinese biotech companies, and dispute resolution/litigation expertise.

Team overview:

Tony Chen, a partner in Jones Day’s Shanghai office, helps pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients protect and maximise their patent rights in China and globally. He advises on patent invalidation and infringement disputes, and supports the creation of global patent portfolios across biologics, gene and cell therapies, RNA therapeutics, and AI-enabled drug discovery. Chen also assists with patent licensing, transactions, and venture capital IP risk management.

Haifeng Huang, a partner leading Jones Day’s Greater China IP practice, focuses on patents across a wide range of industries including software, semiconductors, biotech, and medical devices. He advises clients on patent disputes, cross-border litigation, portfolio management, licensing, and transactions, and helps clients develop and protect global patent strategies.