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Liu Shen & Associates

Since its founding in 1993, Liu Shen has remained at the forefront of China's intellectual property legal services. With exceptional professional expertise and a global perspective, the firm has evolved into a premier domestic and internationally renowned comprehensive IP law firm.

Headquartered in Beijing, with branch offices in Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenzhen, and Japan, the firm boasts a team of over 500 employees. This includes more than 200 patent attorneys and over 90 lawyers, with more than 80 professionals holding dual qualifications.

Our Hornors

As a Chinese law firm highly recognized by both domestic and international legal markets, Liu, Shen & Associates consistently earns top honors from authoritative global legal ranking bodies, including Chambers and Partners, IAM, LEGALBAND, and The Legal 500.

With exceptional professional strength and a stellar industry reputation, the firm is repeatedly honored with prestigious awards and top-tier rankings in the field of intellectual property.

Our Strengths

Our highly experienced and well-established legal team covers the three core technical domains: Mechanics, Electronics, and Chemistry. Each member possesses a strong technical background combined with profound legal expertise.

Our formidable and specialized litigation team consists of multidisciplinary professionals with expertise in both technology and law. This "dual-track" background enables them to precisely grasp the core technical essence of complex IP cases.

By establishing a firm-wide resource synergy mechanism, we ensure the optimal allocation of talent and expertise to specific cases, achieving a precise match for our clients' unique needs.

Core Value
Integrity and Diligence
Integrity is the foundation of our character, and diligence is our professional attitude. We consistently adhere to professional ethics, uphold honesty and trustworthiness, and remain diligent and responsible. We approach every client mandate with a high sense of responsibility and a rigorous work style, ensuring that every piece of legal advice provided and every case handled stands on solid ground.
Technical Depth, Legal Precision
The core of intellectual property legal services lies in professional depth. Liu Shen’s attorneys possess not only a rigorous legal foundation but also a profound commitment to specialized fields such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Leveraging exquisite professional skills and deep industry insights, we deliver precise and efficient legal solutions.
Inclusivity and Synergy
Liu Shen advocates for an open and inclusive team culture, respecting the synergy that arises from a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise. We emphasize seamless collaboration and the power of collective strength—striving forward alongside our employees, clients, peers, and partners to achieve mutual growth built on a foundation of trust and cooperation.
Pioneering and Enterprising
Embracing challenges with a pioneering spirit, we actively explore legal practices within the context of new technologies and emerging business models. We have the courage to break through traditional paradigms, utilizing innovative thinking to drive industry development and empower our clients to seize the initiative in a competitive global landscape.
Professional Recognition
Liu Shen his great talents who are not only strong in their technical ability but also their legal skills. They are fast in grasping the complex and sophisticated technology and are adaptable to the client's complex and sophisticated business and legal needs.
Chambers
Liu Shen & Associates is one of the true giants of CNIPA patent prosecution work, having long been the first port of call for foreign filers seeking safe sanctuary for their rights in China. It has grown into a colossus of the PCT system as well, joining the select club of firms responsible for more than 1,000 filings through the global patent system in 2020.
IAM
Strong technical background and excellent writing qulity.
Practical and down-to-earth.
The Legal 500