Recently, in the IAM PATENT 1000 2024, published by Intellectual Property Asset Management ("IAM"), Lifang was recognized as a gold-tier firm for litigation, a bronze-tier firm on the prosecution table, and a recommended firm in transactions. IAM has lauded Lifang, stating: "No one does better than Lifang & Partners at the intersection of patent matters with technology."

In addition to the firm's success, six partners, XIE Guanbin, YU Haidong, ZHANG Yuanyuan, WU Li, XU Manxia, and WANG Ying, were recommended as individuals. 

XIE Guanbin

Gold - Individuals: litigation

"Xie matches wits with the very best litigators in the country and has racked up an impressive record in closely watched cases."

YU Haidong

Silver - Individuals: litigation

Silver - Individuals: prosecution

Yu has constantly brought home the wins in court for the likes of leading internet companies.

WU Li

Silver - Individuals: prosecution

Neuroscientist Wu gained invaluable insights from his stint at multinational pharmaceuticals.

ZHANG Yuanyuan

Bronze - Individuals: litigation

Yuanyuan Zhang is an authority on all things semiconductor and microelectronics, and is no stranger to invalidity tussles...

XU Manxia

Bronze - Individuals: litigation

Xu has handled a myriad of patent applications since starting her IP career in 2003.

WANG Ying

Recommended - Individuals: transactions

Fellow transactional ace Ying Wang…she counsels biotech companies and pharmaceuticals on licence agreements and R&D collaborations.

Lifang has continuously listed on the IAM PATENT 1000 since 2013, with an increasing number of recognized areas and practitioners, showcasing the firm's outstanding prowess in the field of patent legal services.