The number of intellectual property cases handled by Chinese courts is growing by the year and patent litigation is no exception, with both Chinese and foreign businesses having become more confident about litigating their patents in court. To be on the winning side one must have a good understanding of the system, implement a robust patent filing strategy and make full use of the protection mechanisms China has to offer. Above all, successful patent litigation requires being well prepared and, in China especially, this means collecting strong and straightforward evidence showing infringement.