Chofn IP

Firm overview:

Established in 2002, Chofn IP stands as a leading full-service IP law firm in China, boasting 19 offices spread across 17 cities. The firm offers comprehensive services that cover patent, trademark, copyright, anti-counterfeiting efforts, unfair competition issues and trade secret protection while operating at the forefront of China’s evolving IP landscape.

Chofn IP is renowned as a leader in its field and has been awarded the Chinese Trademark Agency of Excellence by the China Trademark Association (CTA). The firm is also recognized for being a high-volume filer in IP. It serves a diverse range of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, clean energy, healthcare IT, and semiconductors.

Team overview:

Chofn IP comprises a team of over 400 attorneys and support staff, establishing itself as a reliable partner in both IP prosecution and litigation. The firm offers customised services to various industries, earning recognition for its cost-effective solutions. Chofn has been officially recognized as one of China's leading trademark contentious firms. With active participation in international forums like INTA, LES, and AIPPI, the firm's global reputation continues to grow.

Tingxi Huo, a Partner and Trademark Attorney at Chofn IP since 2010, specialises in trademark prosecution, enforcement, and strategic planning. With over 20 years of experience in IP law, he provides IP agency services to globally renowned enterprises. A frequent speaker on Chinese trademark laws and practices, Huo has also contributed to major publications regarding trademark classification and enforcement within China. Notably, he co-edited and translated the "Classification of Similar Goods and Services for Registration of Marks in the People's Republic of China," an essential reference tool for both local and international trademark experts.

Huo has been acknowledged as a leader in trademark prosecution and strategy, earning recognition among WIPR Leaders from 2016 to 2023. He is also an active participant in international IP forums such as INTA, AIPPI, and MARQUES.

Zhanqing Tang, a Partner and Trademark Attorney, became part of Chofn in 2013. She holds the position of attorney at law and partner within the firm. Specialising in trademark prosecution, enforcement, and disputes, Tang also focuses on copyright matters, domain name issues, customs protection strategies, and unfair competition cases. Recognized for her comprehensive knowledge of Chinese trademark legislation as well as her skillful ability to clarify intricate legal concepts for clients; she has played an active role in policy discussions between the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and judicial bodies by providing valuable insights into significant trademark challenges.

Tang was acknowledged as an IP Leader by World IP Review for 2022-2023 and has been a member of INTA’s Trademark Office Practice Committee (TOPC) and Global Advisory Council (GAC) from 2020 to 2023.

Individuals:

• Tingxi Huo, Highly Recommended (Non-Contentious)
• Zhanqing Tang, Highly Recommended (Non-Contentious)