Merits & Tree Law Offices’ dispute resolution practice is active in insolvency and intellectual property. Its assets and bankruptcy restructuring team has extensive experience in representing asset management companies, financial institutions and social investors in a large number of litigations and execution business related to non-performing assets disposal. Its IP practice, on the other hand, has a track record of handling dispute settlement in the TMT, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical devices, artificial intelligence, chemicals and materials fields.
Key partners include Zunsi Liu, Leiming Li, Sheng Jiang and Wenliang Zhang. IP experts Lihui Zhao, Wei Deng, Jing He and Karen Hu are also notable partners of the firm.
In the IP space, the firm represented Shanghai Fleetguard Filter in trademark infringement and unfair competition disputes. This case revolves around the question of whether the product packaging includes the trademark of another entity. The verdict in this case holds significance in determining the continued acceptability of industry and common practices, carrying profound implications for the future development of the entire sector.
Gree Electric Appliances, MIGU Video, Syneron (Beijing) Medical Technology, Taikang Insurance Group and Zhongnanhong Culture Group are some of the firm’s notable IP clients.
In 2023, Merits & Tree Law Offices made significant additions to its team, strengthening both the insolvency and IP practices. Weilong Du, previously associated with Hengdu Law Firm, joined as a partner in the insolvency practice. Additionally, Yi Zhao and Jianxin Zhang joined from King & Wood Mallesons, further enhancing the firm's insolvency capabilities. In the IP practice, Xiaoxue Wu, formerly of Jingtian & Gongcheng, also joined the firm as a partner.
