GEN Law is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in the "Trademark Disputes" category of the IP STARS 2026 rankings, published by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) on June 4, 2026.

The firm's continued inclusion reflects its sustained commitment to delivering effective and commercially focused intellectual property solutions for clients across a wide range of industries.

In addition to the firm's ranking, three GEN Law partners received individual recognition. He Jing and Johnson Li were named both "Patent Star" and "Trademark Star", while Jerry Xia was named "Patent Star". These individual recognitions are a testament to the depth and breadth of expertise within the firm's intellectual property practice.

He Jing, Partner

He Jing has earned wide recognition in the intellectual property field through his extensive experience in both Chinese and international legal practice. His clients include leading domestic and international high-tech companies, prestigious brands, and major industry associations. His practice encompasses complex IP litigation, compliance advisory, and technology licensing agreements. With his deep understanding of the law and keen insight into client needs, He Jing not only helps clients resolve challenging legal issues but also dedicates himself to advancing the international development of Chinese enterprises.

Jerry Xia, Partner

Jerry Xia is the founding and managing partner of GEN Law’s Shanghai office and California liaison office, and the co-chair of the firm’s patent and trade secret practice. With more than 20 years of practice, Mr. Xia has built a strong reputation in intellectual property, dispute resolution, brand licensing, and technology transactions. He has led IP licensing negotiations, conducted due diligence and carried out risk assessments for major cross border and domestic projects, and has secured landmark victories in a wide range of IP enforcement and protection matters such as unprecedented preliminary injunctions in patent and trade secret infringement lawsuits, maximum 5-fold punitive damages, and well-known trademark rulings for international brands.

Johnson Li, Partner

Johnson Li has been practicing intellectual property law since 2000 and is one of the most experienced intellectual property litigation attorneys in the field. His practice focuses primarily on intellectual property litigation and administrative protection, licensing, the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies, and providing solutions for data protection. Johnson Li has extensive experience representing clients in cases before the Supreme People’s Court, local people’s courts at all levels, and administrative agencies. Cases he has handled have been selected as model cases by the Supreme People’s Court and local courts.