Spring Chang
Key details
- Job title: Partner
- Firm: Chang Tsi & Partners
- Jurisdiction: China
- Services: Trademarks, Patents
- Type: Non-Contentious, Dispute Resolution
- Rationale: WIPR Diversity Champion 2025
- Level:<p><strong>Selected Awards</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2022 Gold-band Lawyer by World Trademark Review;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The A-List 2021: China's Top 100 Lawyers by China Business Law Journal;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Band 1 Lawyers on Intellectual Property: Non-litigation(PRC-firms) – China" by Chambers and Partners;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2021 Global Leaders by World Trademark Review;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2021 WIPR Leaders by World IP Review;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2021 Leading Female IP Practitioners by Managing IP;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Elite Practitioner” by Asialaw Profiles in 2021;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Global Leader” by WTR in 2020;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Leading Lawyers” by Asia Law Profile in 2020;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Top 15 IP Lawyer” by ALB in 2019;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The A-List: China Elite 100 Lawyers by China Business Law Journal in 2019;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Influential Women in IP” by WIPR in 2019;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"2018 ALB China Client of Choice" by Asian Legal Business in 2018;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Golden Award in Prosecution and Strategy" and "Silver Award in Enforcement and Litigation" by World Trademark Review 1000;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Global IP Star" by IP STARS of MIP;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"The Winner of Client Choice" in Intellectual Property - Trademark Field by Client Choice;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Tier One Female Lawyer" in Asia Pacific area by Chambers and Partners in 2017;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Best Women Lawyers in China" by Thomson Reuters ALB in 2017;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Top 250 Women in IP" by Managing Intellectual Property</span></li> </ul>
Spring Chang is a keen advocate for inclusion, equality, and mental health within the IP community. Under her guidance, Chang Tsi & Partners has achieved over 50% female representation among partners and more than two-thirds among staff, supported by robust mentorship programmes and leadership training. Adhering to the Women’s Empowerment Principles by UN Women and the UN Global Compact, she ensures equal opportunities for all employees, including those with disabilities. In 2024, she spearheaded the establishment of the Employee Assistance Fund, reflecting a ‘people-first’ philosophy by providing additional support for employees and their families. This initiative has significantly enhanced employee satisfaction and retention, contributing to Chang Tsi & Partners’ overall performance. Her commitment extends beyond her firm. As a prominent speaker at international legal forums, she advocates for D&I influencing the broader IP community.
