IP March

Firm overview:

Mid-sized firm IP March is headquartered in Beijing and comprises patent and trademark agency and litigation services. The firm is recognised for high quality across Asia and beyond, and has attracted some big-name clients thanks to its growing reputation.

Strong practice areas for the patent team include automobile and life sciences, and the firm also has experience in cutting-edge technology fields such as quantum computing. The team has developed a niche in undertaking original drafting work in Chinese or English for multinational clients based on English invention disclosures.

Team overview:

IP March strives for quality over quantity and tries not to overload attorneys with huge workloads, instead giving them the capacity to develop creative solutions for clients.

Veteran patent attorney and managing partner Stephen Yang provides a “bridge” between Chinese and western cultures, speaking English and Japanese along with his native Chinese. Yang’s practice covers all aspects of non-contentious patent work, and he has authored numerous books and articles on patent law.