Mr. Johnson LI has been practicing intellectual property since 2000 and is one of the most experienced IP litigator in China. His practice focuses on litigating intellectual property disputes, advising on patent invalidation and licensing matters, planning and executing IP-related strategy as well as providing solutions to data protection. Johnson is dual qualified as attorney-at-law and patent attorney in China. The combination of technical and legal background has enabled him to better understand the technicality and grasp the legal intricacy of the case, which puts im in a privileged position to advocate for his clients’ interests in many cases.

Johnson has abundant experience in representing clients before Chinese courts from the Supreme Court to local courts as well as administrative authorities. Several cases he represented were selected and recommended as typical cases or exemplary cases.

Many of the clients he represented are industrial leaders, including Ericsson, Intel, Philips, GE, Microsoft, Siemens, IP Bridge, Honeywell, Carrier, Otis, Dupont, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, Tyco, Alfa Laval, Lion, Tetra Laval, P&G, Praxair, Lenzing, Neutrik, Walmart, McDonald’s, Geobrugg, Baidu, MEMSensing, Auctus and many other renowned names. His most active industry sectors include telecommunication, semiconductor, software, automobile, medical device and electric appliance.

Publications

Books:

• Intellectual Property Law of China, Co-author, Juris Publishing, Inc., 2020

• Doing Business in China, Co-author, Juris Publishing, Inc., 2017

• China Chapter, WTR Year Book 2016/2017, Co-author, World Trademark Review, 2016

• Doing Business in China, Co-author, Juris Publishing, Inc., 2015

• Patent Infringement and Litigation, Co-author, Intellectual Property Publishing House Co., Ltd., 2013

• Intellectual Property Law of China, Co-author, Juris Publishing, Inc., 2011

• Doing Business in China, Co-author, Juris Publishing, Inc., 2010

• 100 high-profile IP cases in China, Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks Publications Office (H.K.), 2009

Articles:

• Landmark judicial interpretation promulgated in patent administrative cases, Author, ILO, 2020

• COVID-19：The Impact on IP Law and Practice in China, Co-author, IP Stars, 2020

• Analysing the different elements of patent litigation，Author，Managing IP, 2018

• Balancing patent protection and disclosure，Author，China Business Law Journal, 2018

• "Trademark practice: Brand creation and protection", Co-author, World Trademark Review, 2017

• "Probing into Practice Relevant to Implied Patent License in China", Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks, 2014

• "A Study on Amendment to Markush Claims in Invalidation Proceedings", Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks, 2014

• "Dilemma with Patent Protection of Software Modules in China", Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks, 2014·

• “The importance of being prepared”, Author, Managing IP, 2011

• “Service Inventor Reward and Remuneration System and Its Implement”, Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks, 2011

• “China Customs’ Protection of Intellectual Property Right”, Author, Managing IP, 2010

• “Latest Developments in Application of ‘Cessation of Infringement’ as Remedy against Patent Infringement”, Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks, 2010

• “Comments on the Supreme Court’s recent judicial interpretation concerning patent infringement lawsuits”, Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks, 2009

• “Theory and Practice Related to Patent Infringement Damages”, Co-author, China Patents and Trademarks, 2009

Board Member of AIPPI China

Member of the Artificial Intelligence Committee of the IP Owner Association

Member of the Asian Practice of IP Owner Association

Member of Design Committee, International Trademark Association

IP Stars of patent and trademark area, Managing IP

Asia IP Expert, Asia IP

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