# Gao.Law (高点法)

> Premier intellectual property litigation practice based in Beijing, China, serving international clients.

## About

Gao.Law is a specialized IP litigation firm founded in Beijing with deep roots in American legal practice. We occupy a unique position at the intersection of two of the world's most important legal systems—Chinese and American. Our founding partner trained at top U.S. law schools and practiced at leading American firms before establishing this practice.

We understand both the letter of Chinese law and the practical realities of enforcement. We serve Fortune 500 companies and international clients seeking sophisticated IP protection in China.

## Practice Areas

- **Patent Litigation**: Aggressive enforcement and defense of patent rights across all technology sectors, from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals. Includes CNIPA administrative actions and National Major Patent Infringement Cases.
- **Trademark Protection**: Comprehensive trademark enforcement including counterfeit seizures, domain disputes, opposition proceedings, and brand protection strategies.
- **Trade Secret Litigation**: Protecting proprietary information through civil litigation, criminal prosecution coordination, and cross-border enforcement.
- **IP Licensing & SEP/FRAND**: Strategic licensing arrangements between telecommunications licensees and licensors, standard essential patent disputes.
- **Copyright Litigation**: Protecting original works and digital content through enforcement actions and international coordination.

## Landmark Cases

### INEOS v. Sinopec (2010)
One of the largest trade secret cases in Chinese history. The settlement resulted in US $7 billion dollars of business for our client over the last decade—one of the most successful settlements in China.

### Michael Jordan v. Qiaodan Sports (2016)
Secured 77 victories across numerous cases filed across China with a retrial petition to the Supreme People's Court. Selected as a Supreme Court Model IP case on International IP Day, April 26, 2016. Reported by CCTV.

### Apple v. Qualcomm (2019)
The largest SEP case in China at the time involving standard essential patent licensing disputes. Damages claimed exceed RMB 1.6 billion across more than 30 patent infringement cases before 11 IP Courts and the Supreme People's Court.

### Boehringer Ingelheim v. HEC Pharma (2023)
The first and only National Major Patent Infringement Case in China. The judgment was successfully enforced against the defendant across 28 provinces in just 18 months following the initial filing.

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- [Homepage](/) - Overview of the firm and services
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- [Contact](/contact) - Get in touch for consultations

## AI Chat

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- Chinese IP law and litigation procedures
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## Contact

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*Last updated: 2026*