On December 17, 2024, the international media outlet China Business Law Journal released The A-List 2024-25: Visionaries, recognizing Mr. Jerry Xia, Partner of GEN Law Firm, for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession.

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.

China Business Law Journal’s The A-List

China Business Law Journal's The A-List awards, featuring three categories: The Visionaries, The Growth Drivers, and Rising Stars, aim to identify the most esteemed lawyers in the Chinese market each year. The Visionaries honours seasoned legal luminaries who have distinguished themselves both within and beyond their firms. In key management positions of founders, managing partners or heads of practice areas, they excel in their profession and develop sharp industry insight to steer their firms’ strategic growth.