Lilian Qiu
Partner Attorney at Law

Serving as the firm's Partner and Head of Prosecution Practice, Lilian Qiu has built extensive experience in trademark, copyright, domain name and unfair competition. She led the team successfully secure well-known trademark recognition for multiple clients across various industries. She achieved a notable victory before the Supreme People's Court by overcoming an absolute ground for refusal and overturning the decision in a retrial proceeding. In infringement litigation, she secured a landmark judgment with damages of RMB 10 million awarded in full in a single case. Her practice spans a wide range of industries, with particular strength in AI technology, healthcare and sports events, while also effectively addressing the enforcement needs of clients in entertainment, media, fashion, finance and consumer goods.

Based in Mainland China, Lilian and her team coordinate cross-border intellectual property matters in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, establishing an integrated enforcement network that transforms IP protection into a strategic driver of business growth.

+86 10 88369999
Trademark / Copyright / Litigation & Disputes Resolution / Asia Hub
Beijing

Years with IP Matters

2010 until now 

Professional Experience

Counsel and Attorney At Law, Chang Tsi & Partners, Beijing, China

Representative Cases

  • Acting on behalf of the Champion brand to combat counterfeit infringement, the court supported double punitive damages amounting to 10.5 million yuan and held the key infringers accountable, achieving a comprehensive victory and strong enforcement.
  • Secured well-known trademark recognition for the trademark FORMULA 1.
  • Representing the LEE brand in IP protection, employing a diverse range of strategic measures, including litigation, cease-and-desist letters, and platform complaints, to effectively combat infringement and safeguard the client's rights.
  • Represented Timberland in an administrative litigation for TIMBERLAND and obtained a favorable judgment
  • Represented Citibank to lead an enforcement program to pursue infringers.
  • Represented FRANKIE B on a negotiation of assignment of trademark and successfully purchased the mark at a reasonable price

Selected Awards

  • "Notable Practitioner" by MIP 2026 IP STARS
  • "Recommended Individuals" by World Trademark Review in consecutive years
  • Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer List 2026
  • 2025 50 Intellectual Property Lawyers Under the age of 50 (IPR Daily)
  • 2024 Legal Vision: Guide on Premium Legal Service Brand: List of Lawyers (Dispute Resolution)
  • 2024 "Notable Practitioners" by Managing IP -IP STAR

Speech

Speaker of Navigating the 2025 Draft Amendment to Trademark Law of China, 2026

Education

L.L.M., China University of Political Science and Law (2010)
L.L.B., Minzu University of China (2007)

Bar Admission

China Bar (2016)

Languages

Chinese
Engilsh