Shuman Zhang
Zhong Lun Law FirmZhong Lun Law Firm‘s ’extremely knowledgeable, experienced and practical‘ IP team is consistently mandated to resolve major disputes in China, as well as to safeguard clients’ IP rights. Internationally, the practice’s experience encompasses several Belt and Road projects that require strategic IP protection plans. Among the firm’s several experienced practitioners, Peter Ni and Jihong Chen co-lead the IP group; Dongxiao Ma and Yonghong Wang jointly head the IP licensing and enforcement practice; Jimmy Huang leads the firm’s trade mark prosecution offering; and Cliff Yang heads the patent prosecution team. The department also includes Ping Gu, who ’provides strong strategic advice‘; Yuanchao Ma, a former managing partner of Co-effort Law Firm LLP; Bisheng Shi, who serves as the executive director of the China Intellectual Property Research Association; IP licensing and enforcement expert Helen Cheng; and Peng Zhang, a specialist in TMT-related IP disputes. Shuman Zhang is a key associate.
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Testimonials
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‘The Zhong Lun trade mark and copyright practice is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and practical - provides great value.'
‘The attorneys in this practice are very practical and business savvy.'
'They understand companies' strategic business needs and where to focus resources. They are also very responsive and excellent at keeping clients on track with their many different matters.’
‘The lawyers of this law firm have rich practical experience.'
'Responds quickly and promptly to clients - obtains favourable judgments in patent cases.'
‘Jimmy Huang is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Jimmy Huang and the team are exceptional. They are practical, smart, responsive, and very respectful regarding budgets, timings, and other business needs.’
'Ping Gu provides strong strategic advice.'
Key clients
- Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
- Microsoft Mobile Alliance Internet Services Company
- Roxtec AB
- Huntsman Textile Effects Switzerland GmbH
- CR C'estbon Beverage (China) Co. Ltd.
- Jiangsu Favored Nanotechnology Co., Ltd.
- Netgear (Beijing) Net Technology Co., LTD
- Abiomed, Inc.
- JCET Group Co., Ltd
- Babybus (Fujian) Network Technology Co., Ltd
- Kulicke & Soffa Industries
- Shenzhen Xinhao Photoelectric Technology Co., LTD.
- Dongguan Jingbo Optoelectronic Co., LTD
- MRSI SYSTEMS LLC
- Kautex Textron GMBH & Co
- 100% Speedlab, LLC
- Beijing Sogou Science and Technology Development Co., LTD
- Organic Waste Systems
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Google Inc.
- Treasury Wine Estates (TWE)
- Dyson Technology Limited / Dyson Technology (Shanghai) Limited
- TCR IP HOLDINGS, LLC
- Shenzhen Chow Tai Fook Online Media Co., Ltd.
- Treasury Wine Estates Vintners Ltd
- Beam Suntory, Inc.
- CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
- Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- SUPER BOCK GROUP, SGPS, S.A.
- Wilton Industries, Inc.
- Align Technology Inc.
- Thom Browne Japan, Inc.
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG & Daimler Truck AG
- Live Nation Worldwide, Inc./ Insomniac Holdings, LLC
- LES PUBLICATIONS CONDE NAST S.A.S.
- MANNA PRO PRODUCTS, LLC
- Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited
- Beijing IQIYI Technology Co. LTD
- Shenzhen Tencent Computer System Co., LTD.
- Intercontinental Hotels Group (Shanghai) Ltd
- Beijing Hanyi Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
- Tencent Music Entertainment (Shenzhen) LTD
- Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., LTD
- Shanghai Tomson Real Estate Development Co. LTD
- Really Right Stuff, LLC
- Shenzhen Interfocus Technology Co., LTD
- Guangzhou 4399 Information Technology Co., LTD
- Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG
- Intel Corporation
- Douyin Co., Ltd.
- Electric Connector Technology Co., Ltd.
- AnX Robotica (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.
- Honeywell International, Inc.
- Corephotonics Ltd.
- Yum China Holdings, Inc.
- Schüco International KG
- Wal-Mart (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
- Bang & Olufsen Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- TAKUMA Co., Ltd.
- China Resources C’estbon Beverage (China) Co., Ltd.
- Guangzhou VIP Information Technology Co., Ltd
- Guangdong Galanz Enterprises Co., Ltd.
- Hkc Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
- Elan Microelectronics Corp.
- Acon Technology co., Ltd.
- Yuexiu Group
- Sansheng Intellectual Education Technology Co., Ltd.
- HUAXIN Technology Co., Ltd.
- Bloomage Biotechnology Corporation Limited
- WAGTI.INC
- SHENZHEN MEIXIXI CATERING MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
- Motorola Solutions Inc.
- Huawei Digital Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Oracle (China) Software System Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented OPPO, as plaintiff, in 5G Standard Essential Patent cases in Beijing Intellectual Property Court.
- Represented Microsoft Mobile Alliance Internet Services Company, as defendant, in trademark infringement cases.
- Successfully represented Roxtec AB, as plaintiff, in a trade mark infringement case.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jihong Chen, Peter Ni, Dongxiao Ma, Yonghong Wang, Jimmy Huang, Cliff Yang