Shanghai Patent & Trademark Law Office

Firm overview:

Founded in 1984, Shanghai Patent & Trademark Law Office (SPTL) ranks among China’s pioneering IP firms. Headquartered in Shanghai, with offices in Beijing, Nanjing and Hainan, the firm provides extensive and integrated IP services.

SPTL has significant resources and reach, with over 350 professionals and connections in more than 100 countries worldwide and a subsidiary, Shanghai Shangzhuan Intellectual Property Services. The firm has handled over 90,000 trademark applications for clients that appreciate having one point of contact for registration, strategic planning, exploitation and enforcement.

It is recognised for its effective internal management system that encompasses stringent quality control measures, personnel training programmes, and robust information security systems.

Team overview:

The firm’s staff includes nearly 250 patent attorneys, trademark practitioners and legal professionals. A significant proportion of IP professionals at SPTL have acquired international study and work experience, giving them a global outlook in their practice.