Shanghai Pacific Legal

Firm overview:

Shanghai Pacific Legal is a PRC law firm providing business law services across China. The firm specialises in advising domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, and Chinese state-owned entities on investments and financings into and out of China, as well as on the growth, expansion, and evolution of their businesses.

Shanghai Pacific Legal's IP practice encompasses all facets of IP- patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and domain names across diverse industry sectors.

The firm plans to broaden its range of services while staying dedicated to assisting clients in navigating the changing legal environment. Its vision is to be a vital partner for businesses operating in China, supporting their growth and evolution by helping them effectively tackle challenges within a dynamic market.

Team overview:

Shanghai Pacific Legal features partners and lawyers with significant expertise in various specialised fields, particularly IP law. Their work on intricate IP cases has earned them recognition at major industry awards.

Frank Liu, an experienced IP attorney heading the IP practice at Shanghai Pacific Legal, is  ranked for the first time by WIPR Insights.

Drawing on 20 years’ experience, Frank provides clients with an array of services, including IPR registration, protection, management, and the handling of infringement cases. His clientele includes numerous Fortune 500 companies and leading domestic Chinese corporations across various industries. He has successfully managed more than 100 litigation and arbitration cases in China, consistently securing favourable outcomes for his clients.

Frank has extensive experience representing multinational companies in IP rights protection strategies and advocating for clients in complex trademark infringement and unfair competition cases. His expertise in IP-related litigation has garnered him recognition as one of the leading lawyers in China.

Individuals:

• Frank Liu: Recommended (Contentious)