GEN Law Firm is pleased to announce that Steve Zhao, Partner, has been included in Thomson Reuters’ 2026 “Stand-out Lawyers” database, recognizing his outstanding legal expertise and consistently high standard of client service.

With nearly two decades of experience, Steve advises and represents clients in complex, high-stakes intellectual property disputes, including matters involving trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, new plant varieties, data rights, and other emerging areas of IP. He has led a number of landmark cases that have contributed to the development of judicial practice in China’s intellectual property landscape. In 2023, nine matters led by Steve were selected as representative decisions by the Supreme People’s Court and several provincial high courts, reflecting his strategic judgement, advocacy strengths and sustained commitment to excellence.

Client feedback

“He is knowledgeable, responsive and able to provide high-quality advice on intellectual property matters.”
— Victor Liu, NBA China (2025)

Thomson Reuters’ “Stand-out Lawyers” database is built through nominations from more than 2,000 senior legal professionals worldwide each year. Nominees are assessed through detailed research, with evaluation criteria including team stability, client satisfaction, client loyalty and ongoing professional development.