Linda Liu & Partners

Firm overview:

From its founding in 2003 by Linda Liu, the firm has gained recognition for its IP services which span patents, trademarks, copyrights and more. Linda Liu has expertise in patent prosecution, IP litigation, evidence gathering for IP infringement, and technology licensing, among other areas.

An advocate for knowledge sharing, Linda Liu has published multiple articles on IP law around the world, including seven books and around 120 essays in Japan. The firm maintains close contact with other attorneys in the Chinese legal community, contributing to their development and that of the country’s IP system in general. It also invites renowned foreign IP professionals to Chinese administrative departments and universities.

The firm maintains a strict quality review process in its IP work for clients, with documents reviewed several times by different individuals within the business to ensure an accurate result.

Team overview:

Linda Liu has 28 partners, based at its Beijing headquarters as well as in offices in Shanghai, Suzhou and Dalian.

Key matters:

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Pampus v Ming Yang Science & Technology: A Linda Liu team represented Ming Yang when it was sued by Saint-Gobain for allegedly infringing a ‘maintenance-free sliding bearing’ patent. In May 2024, the Supreme People’s Court made a final judgment on the case, rejecting Saint-Gobain’s appeal against an earlier decision that the patent was invalid. The case involved Ming Yang’s core business products, and the invalidation contributed to the firm’s listing on the Beijing Stock Exchange.

Clients:

Ming Yang Science & Technology, Shenggen Catering Company, Suzuki Motor