CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office

Firm overview:

Widely regarded as one of China’s leading IP firms, CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office is the oldest full-service IP firm in the country, dating back to 1957. Consistently recognised as top tier, the firm is headquartered in Beijing, with branch offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan.

CCPIT’s trademark practice has a significant heritage, having acted as the only agency serving foreign clients for incoming trademark registrations in China from 1957 until the mid 1980s. Over the years, the firm has helped shape trademark law in the country and is considered a leading authority in the area.

The team’s “commitment to staying up to date with the latest trends and developments in IP law is evident in their successful track record”, says a peer, who notes that their “ability to navigate the intricacies of intellectual property law and devise innovative strategies is truly impressive”. CCPIT maintains high standards across all areas of its trademark services, from non-contentious to litigation.

Team overview:

Based in Beijing, Ling Zhao is a member of the International Trademark Department, and particularly acclaimed for her trademark litigation. A peer says that Zhao and her team “have handled numerous complex cases with ease, delivering favourable outcomes for their clients time and again”.

A frequent speaker at events, and author of articles on trademark-related topics, Zhao’s career highlights include winning a trademark invalidation retrial before the Supreme People’s Court when representing a famous Swedish furniture company.