Our Beijing office was established in 1994 by Lloyd Wise, which merged with Marks & Clerk in 2007. Our Chinese office is one of the oldest local offices of an international firm in China, with an enviable reputation for quality and trustworthy advice on China-related intellectual property matters.
We have a multilingual team of specialists, qualified and experienced in both intellectual property law and various technology disciplines across contentious and non-contentious IP matters. We understand the challenges to IP protection as well as the need of securing innovation and safeguarding competitiveness in a rapidly elevating market like China. Our professionals have experience addressing complex IP issues arising from prosecution, enforcement and disputes. We work to identify clients’ need, to accompany clients’ requests and to solve client’s challenges across the IP landscape.
The majority of our professionals are fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin). We are able to communicate seamlessly in addition to being responsive
"For years, the Marks & Clerk team led by Sarah Gao has provided invaluable guidance for our trade mark registration and protection efforts through their professional and rigorous approach, meticulous service, and efficient, pragmatic work ethic. Their extensive practical experience and trustworthy expertise have earned our utmost confidence." - Ms. Xin XIN, General Manager
"We entrusted the Marks & Clerk team to handle the appeal of refusal relating to our core trade marks. Under the leadership of Ms. Sarah Gao, her team leveraged their extensive practical experience to develop and implement a tailored solution for us, ultimately facilitating the smooth acceptance of the HONG NIU series marks. Throughout our long-term collaboration, the Marks & Clerk team has demonstrated rigorous professionalism, attentive service, and an efficient, pragmatic approach, providing high-value advice for our trade mark registration and end-to-end protection. Their profound expertise and reliable service quality have earned the utmost trust from our company's leadership. We sincerely recommend the Marks & Clerk team, trusting their professional capabilities to provide robust support for intellectual property work across more enterprises." - Ms. Jing YANG, Marketing Manager
"As a multinational enterprise operating across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and beyond, we face various challenges in intellectual property strategy, management, and enforcement—including inconsistent examination standards, varying levels of protection and use risks for the same brand across regions, and contests from third-party rights holders. The Marks & Clerk team Led by Xuefang Huang consistently handles our cases with efficiency and diligence, delivering honest, pragmatic, and commercially viable strategic advice, demonstrating reliable professional expertise." - IP Director, Internet Fintech Company
Marks & Clerk
Unit 1400, Beijing Sunflower Tower,
37 Maizidian Street,
Chaoyang District,
Beijing 100125,
P.R. China