On November 21, 2024, the internationally renowned professional media outlet IAM announced the 2025 'IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders' list. Mr. Jerry Xia, Partner of GEN Law Firm, has been recognized for his exceptional performance in the field of intellectual property and has been included in this prestigious list for the fifth consecutive year.

Mr. Jerry Xia boasts over 20 years of extensive legal experience, with remarkable achievements in intellectual property, dispute resolution, brand licensing, technology transactions, etc. He has led IP licensing negotiations, due diligence, and risk assessments for numerous major projects. Mr. Xia has also secured landmark victories in many intellectual property rights protection lawsuits.

Notably, one of his cases was selected earlier this year as one of the top 100 exemplary cases commemorating the 5th anniversary of the Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People's Court of China. In a recent patent infringement case, he obtained a record judgment of over 32 million yuan for an international client, including the statutory maximum of 5 times punitive damages.

IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

The "IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders" list represents a benchmark of excellence, identifying top experts across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions who have demonstrated exceptional skill and experience in creating, protecting, managing, transacting, and enforcing IP rights. The selection process spanned five months and involved the thousands of nominations from patent attorneys, lawyers, and their clients, supplemented by in-depth interviews to identify the industry elites who stand out in their field.