Angel qualified as an attorney-at-law in the People\u2019s Republic of China in 2008. She assists in all areas of IP practice, with a particular focus on trademark law. Angel is passionate about helping multinational companies overcome challenges when facing trademark refusals, disputes, squatters, infringement, and customs detention, and she spends her days working hard to help clients with solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angel was educated in China, Hong Kong SAR, and the U.S.A.; studying diverse legal systems fosters her broader perspectives, enhances her analytical skills, and improves cultural competency for a globalized world. Before joining OLN, Angel worked at a top ten law firm in Beijing and a leading boutique IP firm in Hong Kong; her practices involved IP as well as civil & business law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angel is a seasoned trademark lawyer specializing in brand-protection strategies, trademark application, clearance, opposition, cancellations, and invalidation; assisting right owners in negotiation settlements with pirates and helping all parties reach a sufficient and reasonable agreement; coordinating trade investigations; and requesting administrative actions, civil litigation, criminal sanctions, and customs seizure.
Her specialty also includes advising on franchise archival filing, trade secret transaction and protection, copyright infringement and litigation, and handling anti-counterfeiting enforcement matters involving IPR and anti-unfair competition in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2024, Angel completed her Master of Laws degree from LMU Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in the U.S.A. Angel currently serves on the INTA Legislation & Regulation Committee. She has been appointed as a committee member of the INTA Data Committee for the term of 2026-2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angel enjoys cooking, classical music, and hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since<\/strong><\/strong> 2008 <\/strong> 2020-2023<\/strong> 2024 – 2025<\/strong> Since<\/strong> 2024<\/strong> Since<\/strong> 2025<\/strong> The China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing<\/strong> The Open University of Hong Kong<\/strong> LMU Loyola Law School, Los Angeles<\/strong> English, Mandarin, and Cantonese<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Registered Foreign Lawyer\uff08PRC\uff09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":33605,"menu_order":95,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[44],"people_category":[24],"class_list":{"0":"post-32748","1":"our_people","2":"type-our_people","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"category-intellectual-property","7":"people_category-registered-foreign-lawyers","8":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Admitted to the P.R.C. Bar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China Trademark Office Subcommittee \u2013 the INTA Trademark Office Practices Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asia Pacific Subcommittee \u2013 The INTA Legislation and Regulation Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notary Public of the State of California<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hong Kong Registered Foreign Lawyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Awarded Outstanding Scholarship -3rd<\/sup>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Master of Chinese Business Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Master of Laws (LLM) (Awarded Merit Scholarship)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Notable Cases<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
TRADEMARK OPPOSITION & REVOCATION<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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In the second half of 2024, advised and successfully won seven trademark oppositions<\/strong> and five revocation actions<\/strong> for clients across multiple consumer industries.
By submitting compelling evidence of prior rights and demonstrating the applicants\u2019 bad-faith conduct, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) revoked the disputed marks under Article 44.1 of the PRC Trademark Law<\/strong>, including cases involving copying or translation of reputable brands without genuine intent to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In early 2025, represented a global media company in revocation litigation before the Beijing IP Court and secured a favorable ruling.
The Court also recognized the client\u2019s trademark as well-known<\/strong>, greatly strengthening the client\u2019s enforcement position in China.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In mid-2025, assisted a U.S. footwear manufacturer in successfully revoking three bad-faith registrations<\/strong> before the CNIPA, paving the way for the client\u2019s lawful brand expansion into the Chinese market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nOVERCOMING TRADEMARK APPLICATION REFUSALS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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In mid-2025, convinced the CNIPA to reverse a refusal based on alleged \u201cnegative social impact,\u201d and the examiner ultimately approved the trademark for registration after our persuasive legal arguments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In August 2025, successfully eliminated a citation in a review of refusal. The cited mark was withdrawn, allowing our client\u2019s trademark to proceed to registration without further obstacles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nDEFENDING AGAINST NON-USE CANCELLATIONS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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In late 2025, defended multiple clients in non-use cancellation actions by presenting strong and comprehensive evidence of genuine use.
All targeted trademarks were maintained in the CNIPA register<\/strong>, securing ongoing brand protection for business expansion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nANTI-COUNTERFEITING, ENFORCEMENT & CUSTOMS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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From late 2024 to early 2025, assisted clients in removing infringing products and unauthorized trademark usage on WeChat online stores<\/strong> and Huaban.com<\/strong>, effectively reducing marketplace confusion and protecting brand reputation in key digital channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWHY THESE WINS MATTER TO CLIENTS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Articles & Insights<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Effects on use of a trademark as OEM in China | OLN<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.lexology.com\/library\/detail.aspx?g=c256ea3c-4d29-4956-ba23-f15e42bbbe63<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.lexology.com\/library\/detail.aspx?g=02c2b70b-fa65-4a6f-8517-bef9ab9c8758<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n