Recently, Attorney Leslie Xu, head of Chang Tsi Shanghai office, was successfully selected into the Outstanding Figure List of Shanghai for his exceptional contribution in IP world.

The selection of the List was coordinated by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Services Association (SPSA) and guided by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration’s principle of promoting high-quality development in IP service industry. It aims to build the IP talent team and set up the standard for the future.

As the head of Chang Tsi Shanghai office, Leslie Xu spent over 10 years in IP-related practice and research. He is particularly skilled in IP infringement litigation and non-litigation dispute resolution, IP administrative and internet protection, domain name dispute resolution, and anti-unfair competition. He advised many clients, including Fortune 500 companies to formulate comprehensive IP protection strategies and protect their IP rights in China through administrative and judicial channels. He has successfully represented clients in numerous challenging complex IP infringement lawsuits and won substantial damages for them.

Throughout his professional career, Leslie Xu was awarded the title of Elite Young Lawyer of Pudong New Area of Shanghai, and selected into the Shanghai Justice Bureau’s legal talent pool (foreign-related lawyers). In 2024, the World Intellectual Property Review named him a Global Leader, and he also received the “40 Under 40” recognition from the LexisNexis. Currently, Leslie Xu serves as an expert in multiple IP expert database in China and the European Union.

The inclusion of the List was a recognition of Leslie Xu’s expertise and service in IP sector, and also an affirmation of the professional strength of Chang Tsi and its  Shanghai office. With highly corporate management and team-based operational strategy, Chang Tsi & Partners is dedicated to providing high-quality local services, and will continuously improve its professional ability to make further contributions to the industry’s development.