Global Law Office
Firm overview:
Global Law Office (GLO) has maintained its status in this year’s rankings. Founded in 1979 as a division of China’s Legal Consultant Office under the Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), GLO has expanded to become one of China's largest law firms, operating with core values of simplicity, integrity, and positivity.
The firm is dedicated to assisting both domestic and international clients with a worldwide perspective, utilising a diverse team of lawyers from prestigious law schools. Many attorneys possess advanced qualifications and have practised in multiple jurisdictions such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. GLO prioritises ongoing enhancement of its services and communication by providing efficient and innovative legal solutions, especially within IP.
GLO provides extensive legal services across multiple industries, featuring a specialised IP division that covers both contentious and non-contentious matters. Their expertise spans trademark enforcement, acquisition, licensing, and litigation. The firm's IP team has represented clients in numerous cases related to trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair competition. They frequently offer cross-jurisdictional legal support to ensure robust protection of clients' IP rights.
Team overview:
Gui Meph, a key figure at GLO, is one of the earliest lawyers to litigate IP cases in China. Licensed to practice law in both China and California, he possesses extensive experience representing multinational clients on issues related to trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. His expertise spans across contentious as well as non-contentious IP matters with a strong focus on offering strategic guidance and conducting due diligence for various IP transactions.
Meph is acknowledged as a top IP lawyer in China, maintaining his status as Notable in this year's rankings. His litigation efforts have been notably recognized by the Supreme People's Court of China and the Beijing High Court, emphasising the complexity and importance of his cases. He brings extensive experience from leading law firms and demonstrates a strong commitment to mentoring future IP professionals through his role as an adjunct lecturer at several esteemed universities in China.
Geoffrey Zha joined from Lexfield Law Offices in March 2024. Zha is based in Beijing and provides clients from innovative startups to top international corporations with insight on their IP issues. He is known for his holistic approach to protecting IP rights, considering both business models and legal requirements.
Individuals:
- Gui Meph, Recommended (Contentious)
