Renowned for its shipping and maritime insurance practice since 1994, Wang Jing & Co launched its corporate and IP practice in 2000. This focuses on contentious work. The 10-member team, led by Shen Xiangman, serves a clientele that mostly consists of foreign investors in China. For example, it assisted a leading distiller from New Zealand, which sued its former distributor for unauthorised use of its trade mark and patented formula. The infringer paid the full compensation after a successful raid in which its fake products were seized.
The firm has managed to obtain good results for an Italian hardware products maker in a number of actions against more than 100 infringers, including trade fair injunctions, administrative actions, negotiation of settlements and five court decisions in favour of its clients. Headquartered in Guangzhou, SOSCO International operates out of nine offices in the country including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Qingdao and Xiamen.