Technical field

• Mechanical design
• Manufacturing processes
• Automotive engineering
• Aerospace engineering

Years with IP Matters

1995 until now

Professional Experience

Client Manager / Partner, Chang Tsi & Partners
Counsel Manager, Neo-Neon Holdings
Lawyer, Guangzhou Office of DeHeng Law Offices
Lawyer, Guangdong Nanyue Law Office
Legal Specialist, Zhujiang Beer

Representative Cases

• Successfully protected the rights of the client in trademark infringement case on behalf of IHG, which was awarded as “Case of the Year 2015” by China Business Law Journal.
• Secured well-known recognition for LEVI’S trademark by enforcing a comprehesive IP protection strategy.
• Made great progress on trademark and patent protection for Tupperware by working out and enforcing IP protection strategy.

Selected Awards

• Legal Vision: Guide on Premium Legal Service Brand: List of Lawyers (Dispute Resolution) 2024
• David Lee was recognized as “Notable Practitioner in Asia” by Asia Law 2019
• David Lee was recognized as “Leading Lawyer in Asia” by Asia Law 2014

Education

• L.L.M., Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (2011)
• B.S., Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, Hunan, China (1992)

Publications

• Chinese customs protection strategy -  route to efficient and cost-saving relief  IAN Yearbook 2020 
• Resolving Differences of Opinion on OEM Trademark Infringement, China Business Law Journal, March 2014
• An analysis on a typical trademark infringement in online shopping, published on IPR Daily

Bar Admission

China Bar (1996)
Chinese Patent Bar (2006)

Languages

Chinese
English