Meet Our Expert, Peter

Peter H. LI​

Co-Founder and Head of International Department, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel

Peter leads a dedicated IP team with extensive experience in managing global IP portfolios, offering strategic advice and tailored solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, with expertise in both overseas and Chinese markets.

Tel: +86 757 2290 1550

Shenzhen, Foshan, Jiangmen

Biography

Mr. Peter H. LI leads an experienced intellectual property team that focuses on providing strategic advice for both domestic and overseas clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to practicing law, Peter was serving as an engineer in the R&D department of a large company for manufacturing central air conditioning devices. He understands the importance of getting the invention protected and that intellectual property rights could be a great asset to the company. Meanwhile, with the experience working at the other end, Peter is a good listener to the client’s requirements for IP protection and he is good at communicating with the clients in order to map out the best possible strategy for their business growth.

During his career in practicing law, Peter has helped many different clients establishing and managing their IP portfolios both domestically and internationally, particularly in the United States and China. Be it with the Freedom-to-Operate search prior to entering the market, infringement analysis, global branding, or to enforce the IP rights, Peter and his team will always be able to offer a satisfying service for the clients.

It is always their first priority to help the clients design and implement long-term strategies for securing and maintaining their IP portfolios so that the clients could be able to focus on the development of the business.

Last but not least, Peter works closely with foreign associates from all around the world, and he could be a great resource for you for any of the legal matters you might run into anywhere in the world.

Publication

  • How Chinese companies circumvent the intellectual property risks during the participation of the tradeshows overseas?
  • How to deal with the infringement complaints on Amazon?
  • Why does availability search become more important?
  • Major amendments to the upcoming Chinese patent law.
  • Several quick tips for trademark appeal proceeding in China.
  • Why does availability search become more important?
  • New play on Amazon for being sued for infringementUtility Patent Neutral Evaluation Proceeding.
  • China Patent Practice: Choosing Divisional Application over Appeal Proceeding?
  • Tips on the Change of Patent Ownership Involved with Foreign Entities.
  • A brief analysis for trademarks with foreign-related city or place names.
  • Three Principles for Patent Infringement Determination in China.
    Trademark practice
  • overview of Chinese trademark non-use cancellation process.

Speaking Engagement

  • San Francisco, U.S.–China Market and Intellectual Property Protection Environment
  • Guandong, China. A brief analysis about Utility Patent Evaluation Proceeding on Amazon

Education Background

B.S. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering | Guangdong University of Technology, 

Technology Area

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

Area of Practice

  • Patent and Trademark Applications
  • Patent and Trademark Prosecutions
  • Patent and Trademark Enforcement and Litigation

Working Languages

  • Chinese/Mandarine
  • English
  • Cantonese 

Talk Directly to Peter

Let’s discuss how we can help protect your intellectual property in China. 

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