Mr. Weikang Zhao specializes in providing comprehensive intellectual property and unfair competition legal advisory and representation services, guided by the overarching interests of enterprise development.
Since commencing legal practice nearly 30 years ago, Mr. Zhao has handled several thousand domestic and international patent applications, among which multiple patents have been awarded the China Patent Award and the Zhejiang Provincial Patent Award. He has also represented clients in over a thousand domestic and international trademark registration applications.
Mr. Zhao has advised and represented numerous enterprises in hundreds of intellectual property disputes and risk management matters, many of which involved foreign entities or issues arising in the internet environment. His experience spans civil and administrative patent litigation, civil and administrative trademark litigation, civil and criminal copyright cases, administrative, civil, and criminal trade secret matters, as well as intellectual property enforcement procedures before customs authorities and local intellectual property offices, and dispute resolution on major e-commerce platforms such as Tmall.
Member of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) China Group, and Member of its Trademark Committee
Council Member, Zhejiang Province Patent Agents Association
Expert in Overseas Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Assistance, China (Shenzhen) Intellectual Property Protection Center
Research Fellow, Network and High Technology Law Committee of the All China Lawyers Association
Former Expert of the Expert Advisory Committee of the Intellectual Property Case Guidance Research Base, Supreme People’s Court of China
Guiding Expert for Overseas Intellectual Property Dispute Response, Zhejiang Province
Expert, China (Zhejiang) Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Assistance Center
Selected as one of the First Experts in the Field of Trade Secrets in Zhejiang Province
Listed Foreign-related Expert in the Trade Secret Expert Database of Hangzhou Municipality
Among the First Group of Senior Professionals in International Patent Affairs, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and All-China Patent Agents Association
Holder of the Honorary Certificate for Long-term Professional Practice issued by the China National Intellectual Property Administration
Selected as one of the First Intellectual Property Experts appointed by government departments in multiple cities, including Huzhou, Jinhua, Lishui, and Suzhou
Visiting Professor of Intellectual Property Law, China Jiliang University
“Leading Lawyer – Brand Star”
Lex Innovate 2023 Premium Intellectual Property Legal Service Brand Guide
Legal advisory and representation services in patents, trademarks (including trade names), copyrights, trade secrets, and other forms of unfair competition, both domestically and internationally.
Serves as intellectual property counsel to several publicly listed companies and export-oriented enterprise groups, including Dean Diagnostics Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 300244), providing long-term legal advisory services.
Provides domestic and international patent and trademark agency services for leading enterprises such as Nolifeng Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 603611).
Provides major intellectual property services such as patent portfolio planning and patent risk assessment for industry leaders including Starlight Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 037896).
Serves as specially invited intellectual property lawyer for the APEC OVOB Brand Demonstration Project Expert Group, and was invited by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to attend the international conference on Intellectual Property and Brand Building in Seoul, where he delivered a presentation on brand development practices.
Acts as legal counsel to innovative technology enterprises such as Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., providing legal services that integrate intellectual property strategy with capital market operations.
Serves as legal or intellectual property counsel to multiple import-substitution manufacturing technology enterprises, frequently providing patent freedom-to-operate (FTO) and other patent-related legal services.
For many consecutive years, has provided intellectual property consulting services for all stages of project selection under the Nan Taihu Elite Program of Huzhou, Zhejiang Province.
"Represented the copyright case concerning manuscripts of Mr. Mao Dun, which was selected by the Supreme People’s Court of China as one of the Top Ten Intellectual Property Cases of Chinese Courts in 2017.
Represented Chuangwei Intelligent Co., Ltd. in criminal proceedings involving multi-party software copyright infringement, which was recognized by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate in April 2023 as one of the Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Protection by Procuratorial Organs, and in the related civil proceedings.
Represented young artists Pan Chenliang, Wei Jia, and Ge Xiaocheng in protecting their copyrights against online infringements.
Represented Heya Health Technology Co., Ltd. in a series of patent infringement disputes concerning invention and utility model patents against Jiangsu Jianshuibao Co., Ltd.
Represented A Diu Trading Co., Ltd. and other companies in invention patent infringement litigation, patent invalidation, and related administrative proceedings against Novofortla Co., Ltd. regarding barbecue grill patents.
Represented Zhejiang Dun’an Artificial Environment Co., Ltd. in a utility model patent infringement case against Henan Yuanquan Electric Co., Ltd.
Represented Shenzhen Taier Kitchen Appliance Co., Ltd. in an industrial design patent infringement case against Shanghai Yuepu Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Represented Anji Xinchun Bamboo Products Factory in an administrative litigation against the Patent Reexamination Board regarding the invalidation of a utility model patent.
Represented Renwoxing Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. in defending a dispute over the ownership of an invention patent application right against Suzhou Diantie Industrial Design Co., Ltd.
Represented Chaowei Power Co., Ltd. in a trademark infringement case against Beijing Jin Chaowei Power Co., Ltd.
Represented Shanghai Heya Bedroom Supplies Co., Ltd. in a trademark license contract dispute against Shanghai Heya Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.
Represented Zhejiang Lvqiong Bamboo Industry Technology Co., Ltd. in an administrative litigation against the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board regarding a refusal review of a trademark application.
Represented Lao Henghe Distillery Co., Ltd. in invalidation and non-use cancellation proceedings and related administrative litigation concerning the “Taiyou” trademark dispute with Tushaofang Co., Ltd.
Represented the third party in defending a trademark opposition review administrative case brought by Mecaleca S.A. (Spain) against the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board.
Represented Xinliming Technology Co., Ltd. in requesting the State Administration for Industry and Commerce to revoke the enterprise name of Xinliming Kechuang Holdings Co., Ltd. due to name conflict.
Represented Kuangdi Industry & Trade Co., Ltd. and other companies in multiple patent, trademark, and unfair competition disputes.
Represented Banban Kass Co., Ltd. in defending copyright and unfair competition claims and a malicious litigation damages action brought by Shangjia Youwei Co., Ltd.
Represented Urban Brain Co., Ltd. in defending a trademark infringement and unfair competition case filed by Zhicheng Weiye Co., Ltd.
Represented Wanliyang Co., Ltd. in a technical contract dispute with a well-known foreign-invested enterprise.
Advised and assisted numerous companies in emergency handling of trade secret risks and establishment of trade secret protection systems.
Represented an industry-leading enterprise in initiating criminal proceedings for trade secret infringement, and in civil litigation to recover losses arising from such infringement.
Represented multiple foreign enterprises in intellectual property protection cases in China, including patent, trademark, and copyright civil and administrative proceedings.
Represented several domestic enterprises in intellectual property protection cases abroad, covering patents, industrial designs, and trademarks, both in administrative and civil proceedings.
Visiting Scholar in U.S. Intellectual Property Law, University of Houston Law Center (2009)
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Zhejiang University (2000–2004)
Bachelor of Engineering, PLA Institute of Transportation Engineering (1987–1991)
Deputy Director of International Business Department
Patent Team Leader of Intellectual Property Department
Senior Partner
Patent Agent
Technology Broker
Engineer
Legal advisory and representation services in patents, trademarks (including trade names), copyrights, trade secrets, and other forms of unfair competition, both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Weikang Zhao specializes in providing comprehensive intellectual property and unfair competition legal advisory and representation services, guided by the overarching interests of enterprise development.
Since commencing legal practice nearly 30 years ago, Mr. Zhao has handled several thousand domestic and international patent applications, among which multiple patents have been awarded the China Patent Award and the Zhejiang Provincial Patent Award. He has also represented clients in over a thousand domestic and international trademark registration applications.
Mr. Zhao has advised and represented numerous enterprises in hundreds of intellectual property disputes and risk management matters, many of which involved foreign entities or issues arising in the internet environment. His experience spans civil and administrative patent litigation, civil and administrative trademark litigation, civil and criminal copyright cases, administrative, civil, and criminal trade secret matters, as well as intellectual property enforcement procedures before customs authorities and local intellectual property offices, and dispute resolution on major e-commerce platforms such as Tmall.
Member of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) China Group, and Member of its Trademark Committee
Council Member, Zhejiang Province Patent Agents Association
Expert in Overseas Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Assistance, China (Shenzhen) Intellectual Property Protection Center
Research Fellow, Network and High Technology Law Committee of the All China Lawyers Association
Former Expert of the Expert Advisory Committee of the Intellectual Property Case Guidance Research Base, Supreme People’s Court of China
Guiding Expert for Overseas Intellectual Property Dispute Response, Zhejiang Province
Expert, China (Zhejiang) Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Assistance Center
Selected as one of the First Experts in the Field of Trade Secrets in Zhejiang Province
Listed Foreign-related Expert in the Trade Secret Expert Database of Hangzhou Municipality
Among the First Group of Senior Professionals in International Patent Affairs, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and All-China Patent Agents Association
Holder of the Honorary Certificate for Long-term Professional Practice issued by the China National Intellectual Property Administration
Selected as one of the First Intellectual Property Experts appointed by government departments in multiple cities, including Huzhou, Jinhua, Lishui, and Suzhou
Visiting Professor of Intellectual Property Law, China Jiliang University
“Leading Lawyer – Brand Star”
Lex Innovate 2023 Premium Intellectual Property Legal Service Brand Guide
Legal advisory and representation services in patents, trademarks (including trade names), copyrights, trade secrets, and other forms of unfair competition, both domestically and internationally.
Serves as intellectual property counsel to several publicly listed companies and export-oriented enterprise groups, including Dean Diagnostics Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 300244), providing long-term legal advisory services.
Provides domestic and international patent and trademark agency services for leading enterprises such as Nolifeng Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 603611).
Provides major intellectual property services such as patent portfolio planning and patent risk assessment for industry leaders including Starlight Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 037896).
Serves as specially invited intellectual property lawyer for the APEC OVOB Brand Demonstration Project Expert Group, and was invited by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to attend the international conference on Intellectual Property and Brand Building in Seoul, where he delivered a presentation on brand development practices.
Acts as legal counsel to innovative technology enterprises such as Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., providing legal services that integrate intellectual property strategy with capital market operations.
Serves as legal or intellectual property counsel to multiple import-substitution manufacturing technology enterprises, frequently providing patent freedom-to-operate (FTO) and other patent-related legal services.
For many consecutive years, has provided intellectual property consulting services for all stages of project selection under the Nan Taihu Elite Program of Huzhou, Zhejiang Province.
"Represented the copyright case concerning manuscripts of Mr. Mao Dun, which was selected by the Supreme People’s Court of China as one of the Top Ten Intellectual Property Cases of Chinese Courts in 2017.
Represented Chuangwei Intelligent Co., Ltd. in criminal proceedings involving multi-party software copyright infringement, which was recognized by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate in April 2023 as one of the Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Protection by Procuratorial Organs, and in the related civil proceedings.
Represented young artists Pan Chenliang, Wei Jia, and Ge Xiaocheng in protecting their copyrights against online infringements.
Represented Heya Health Technology Co., Ltd. in a series of patent infringement disputes concerning invention and utility model patents against Jiangsu Jianshuibao Co., Ltd.
Represented A Diu Trading Co., Ltd. and other companies in invention patent infringement litigation, patent invalidation, and related administrative proceedings against Novofortla Co., Ltd. regarding barbecue grill patents.
Represented Zhejiang Dun’an Artificial Environment Co., Ltd. in a utility model patent infringement case against Henan Yuanquan Electric Co., Ltd.
Represented Shenzhen Taier Kitchen Appliance Co., Ltd. in an industrial design patent infringement case against Shanghai Yuepu Appliance Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Represented Anji Xinchun Bamboo Products Factory in an administrative litigation against the Patent Reexamination Board regarding the invalidation of a utility model patent.
Represented Renwoxing Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. in defending a dispute over the ownership of an invention patent application right against Suzhou Diantie Industrial Design Co., Ltd.
Represented Chaowei Power Co., Ltd. in a trademark infringement case against Beijing Jin Chaowei Power Co., Ltd.
Represented Shanghai Heya Bedroom Supplies Co., Ltd. in a trademark license contract dispute against Shanghai Heya Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.
Represented Zhejiang Lvqiong Bamboo Industry Technology Co., Ltd. in an administrative litigation against the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board regarding a refusal review of a trademark application.
Represented Lao Henghe Distillery Co., Ltd. in invalidation and non-use cancellation proceedings and related administrative litigation concerning the “Taiyou” trademark dispute with Tushaofang Co., Ltd.
Represented the third party in defending a trademark opposition review administrative case brought by Mecaleca S.A. (Spain) against the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board.
Represented Xinliming Technology Co., Ltd. in requesting the State Administration for Industry and Commerce to revoke the enterprise name of Xinliming Kechuang Holdings Co., Ltd. due to name conflict.
Represented Kuangdi Industry & Trade Co., Ltd. and other companies in multiple patent, trademark, and unfair competition disputes.
Represented Banban Kass Co., Ltd. in defending copyright and unfair competition claims and a malicious litigation damages action brought by Shangjia Youwei Co., Ltd.
Represented Urban Brain Co., Ltd. in defending a trademark infringement and unfair competition case filed by Zhicheng Weiye Co., Ltd.
Represented Wanliyang Co., Ltd. in a technical contract dispute with a well-known foreign-invested enterprise.
Advised and assisted numerous companies in emergency handling of trade secret risks and establishment of trade secret protection systems.
Represented an industry-leading enterprise in initiating criminal proceedings for trade secret infringement, and in civil litigation to recover losses arising from such infringement.
Represented multiple foreign enterprises in intellectual property protection cases in China, including patent, trademark, and copyright civil and administrative proceedings.
Represented several domestic enterprises in intellectual property protection cases abroad, covering patents, industrial designs, and trademarks, both in administrative and civil proceedings.
Visiting Scholar in U.S. Intellectual Property Law, University of Houston Law Center (2009)
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Zhejiang University (2000–2004)
Bachelor of Engineering, PLA Institute of Transportation Engineering (1987–1991)
