The 14th China IP International Annual Forum & 2024 Annual Conference of In-house IP Managers in China, themed "Pressing Ahead with Harmonious Symbiosis", concluded on Jan 27 at the Broadcasting Tower Hotel Beijing.
Since its inception in 2011, the Forum has served as a vital platform for communication among scholars, judges, and leading practitioners in the field of IP, garnering significant attention worldwide. We are pleased to announce the recipients of the China IP Awards presented at the Forum's awarding ceremony.
Amidst an increasingly uncertain international environment, Chinese innovative companies are facing increasing challenges in selecting IP and legal services overseas. More and more Chinese companies tend to choose highly localized agencies with adept cross-cultural communication skills.
Launched by China IP Magazine, a survey spanning four months entailed a rigorous, professional evaluation process to produce a list of "Recommended International IP Agencies." The list came out through a comprehensive analysis of various indicators, including the participating organizations’ years of establishment, staff size, proficiency in serving Chinese clients, client feedback, and overall recommendation index. The primary goal is to incentivize international IP agencies to deliver top-tier services for Chinese enterprises engaged in global competition. Moreover, the list aims to furnish Chinese enterprises with valuable insights for selecting international IP agencies.
The "2024 Recommended International IP Agencies" award was honored to the following recipients, listed in English alphabetical order:
Am Badar & Am Badar
BDPE
Beijing Gaowo Law Firm
GLP Intellectual Property Office（GLP）
KIM & CHANG Law Firm
Kolster Oy AB
Murgitroyd & Company Ltd.
Sunshine Intellectual Property International Co., Ltd.
Zuykov and partners
Am Badar & Am Badar
Established in 1965, Am Badar & Am Badar is one of Indonesia's oldest and most prestigious IP firms. The firm comprises hundreds of foreign attorneys representing thousands of IP applicants worldwide to handle related matters. The firm, with extensive experience in serving foreign clients, is also dedicated to narrowing the gap between Indonesia's enforcement capabilities and the needs of overseas clients.
BDPE
Founded in 2019, BDPE has been taking patent litigation as its core business. The firm has now become one of the most active firms in patent litigation before German courts and the EPO. It excels particularly in standard essential patents (SEPs) litigation concerning mobile communications, Internet of Things (IoT), audio-video technology, and vehicle networking, as well as in patent litigation related to electronics. BDPE is also well-versed in dealing with high-stakes and high-value patent cases.
Beijing Gaowo Law Firm
Gaowo Law Firm provides one-stop services for IP applications both domestically and internationally, with a commitment to "creating value for clients wholeheartedly." The firm has accumulated rich practical experience and achieved success in helping its clients handle complex and challenging cases over the years. Up to now, it has forged stable partnerships with thousands of IP law firms spanning around 200 countries and regions worldwide.
GLP Intellectual Property Office
Founded in 1967, with almost 60 years of history, GLP is an Italian IP boutique recognized in the market as a leading European IP firm, offering a complete range of IP services with clients and associates all over the world. Ranked from Financial Times as a Europe Leading Patent Law Firm in each area of industrial expertise, GLP is part of the European Patent Office program "Big Clients" and developed "EU IP Codes", the first app ever to consult all the European IP regulations.
KIM & CHANG LAW FIRM
KIM & CHANG is one of the largest comprehensive law firms in Asia. Its IP division can provide professional IP services based on its high-level IP business capabilities, top law firm resources, as well as its outstanding and experienced IP talents in South Korea. The firm has successfully represented several well-known Chinese companies in handling patent, design, trademark, and other disputes in South Korea.
Kolster Oy AB
Established in 1874, Kolster Oy AB is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, the firm is one of the most experienced European IP law firms. Kolster Oy AB has around 90 professionals providing services covering all IP related matters. The firm works closely with the Chinese company communities in Finland.
Murgitroyd & Company Ltd.
Murgitroyd & Company, a globally recognized strategic IP firm, boasts a rich 45-year legacy and a workforce of over 480 professionals spanning Europe, North America, and Asia. Its UK and Europe-based team responsible for patent, trademark, and design operations is renowned for its robust legal knowledge, technical proficiency, and keen business insight. In 2023, the firm was honored by the Financial Times as "Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms".
Sunshine Intellectual Property International Co., Ltd.
With 16 years of expertise in foreign patent agencies, Sunshine Intellectual Property International Co., Ltd. offers extensive IP services for Chinese enterprises expanding globally and foreign firms entering the Chinese market. Over the years, the firm has managed numerous foreign applications and successfully represented prominent cases, including patent and trademark applications for Liebherr, litigation for Broad Ocean Motor, and patent applications for Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.
Zuykov and partners
Zuykov & partners is a fast-growing IP firm and one of the leading law firms in Russia. The firm's IP business spans Russia, the Eurasian region, the United Arab Emirates, and CIS(the Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, boasting a vast client base and a network of partnerships worldwide. In recent years, the firm has assisted many Chinese companies in obtaining patent authorizations in Russia.
