Honors & Awards | Watson & Band Victory Selected by Supreme People’s Court as 2025 Model Case for Anti-Unfair Competition Thu Sep 11 14:45:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor A high-profile commercial dispute represented by Watson & Band Senior Partner Sijie Zhang has been selected by the Supreme People’s Court of China (SPC) as one of the "Top 8 Typical Anti-Unfair Competition Cases of 2025."
Honors & Awards | Watson & Band Retains Top "5A" Rating for Third Consecutive Year Tue Sep 09 14:35:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Watson & Band is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "5A Class Trademark Agency"—the highest rating available—in the 2025 Trademark Agency Service Capability Rankings.
Honors & Awards | Watson & Band Named Top Tier in Culture, Entertainment & Sports by LEXPRESS Guide 2025 Mon Sep 08 14:29:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Watson & Band is pleased to announce its inclusion in the "2025 Boutique Legal Service Brand Guide: Culture, Entertainment & Sports."
Honors & Awards | Watson & Band Shortlisted for Top IP and Wealth Management Awards by ALB Fri Jul 18 18:55:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Watson & Band is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in two major categories for the "2025 ALB China Regional Law Awards: East China."
Honors & Awards | Watson & Band Wins Big at Shanghai IP Service Association Annual Awards Wed Jul 02 20:20:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Watson & Band is pleased to announce a series of victories at the Shanghai Intellectual Property Service Industry Association (SIPSIA) 2024 Annual Meeting, held on June 30, 2025.
Honors & Awards | Watson & Band Achieves "Double Victory" as 2025 Model Integrity Patent Agency Wed Jul 02 20:00:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Watson & Band is proud to announce a rare distinct honor: both of its primary operating entities—Watson & Band Law Offices and Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd—have been named "2025 Shanghai Model Integrity Patent Agencies."
Honors & Awards | Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd Officially Designated as "Shanghai IP Service Leading Agency" Wed Jul 02 17:19:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Watson & Band is proud to announce that Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd has been officially recognized as a "Shanghai Intellectual Property Service Leading Agency" (Batch II).
Watson & Band Once Again Ranked on the 2025 IAM Patent 1000 List, with Multiple Professionals Recognized in Individual Rankings Thu Jun 05 17:52:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Recently, the globally authoritative intellectual property media IAM (Intellectual Asset Management) officially released its 2025 IAM Patent 1000 rankings. With its longstanding industry reputation and outstanding performance over the past year, Wats...
Expert Insight | Watson & Band’s Senior Patent Attorneys Harvey Xiao, Lele Xu, and Qing Zhou contribute a Practice Note to Thomson Reuters' Practical Law Global – AI and Patents: Key Considerations (China) Mon Apr 07 14:40:00 CST 2025 发布人：Editor Recently, Dr. Harvey Xiao, General Manager of Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd., Lele Xu, Head of the Third Patent Agency Department, and Qing Zhou, Senior Patent Attorney, were invited to co-author and publish a Practice Note titled "A...
Watson & Band Named to Inaugural List of Mon Dec 09 13:46:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor Watson & Band Law Offices and Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd. were both included in this prestigious first list. This recognition acknowledges Watson & Band's dedicated efforts, comprehensive services, and proven track record in assis...
Watson & Band Awarded "2023 Outstanding Trademark Agency" and Ranked Among Leading 600 in Trademark Service Capability Thu Nov 28 13:38:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor The 14th China International Trademark Brand Festival was held on November 22, 2024, in the historic city of Xi'an. During the welcome reception, the organizing committee presented the "2023 Outstanding Trademark Agency" award, selected by the China ...
Watson & Band Case Selected Among Landmark Intellectual Property Cases by Shanghai Courts Thu Nov 28 13:38:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor An unfair competition dispute, Giorgio Armani and GIORGIO ARMANI S.p.A. v. Yang and Zhang, represented by Watson & Band's senior partner Yizhou Liu and his team, was selected among the “Landmark IPR Protection Cases over the Past Decade”.
Watson & Band Selected as a Designated Service Provider for Shanghai's 2024 Patent Landscaping Project Tue Nov 05 13:38:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor After a rigorous process involving expert review and a publication period, Watson & Band distinguished itself from numerous other applicants, becoming one of only two organizations selected as a "Designated Service Provider for the 2024 Shanghai Pate...
A Blend of Traditional Culture and Global IP Networking: Watson & Band Hosts Traditional Tea Reception at West Lake during 2024 AIPPI World Intellectual Property Congress Thu Oct 24 13:38:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor A Blend of Traditional Culture and Global IP Networking: Watson & Band Hosts Traditional Tea Reception at West Lake during 2024 AIPPI World Intellectual Property Congress
Watson & Band Hosts Legal Symposium on Performing Arts Industry – “The AI+ Era for Culture and Performing Arts: Harmonious Coexistence of Law and Technology” at the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival Fri Oct 18 13:49:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor Watson & Band Hosts Legal Symposium on Performing Arts Industry – “The AI+ Era for Culture and Performing Arts: Harmonious Coexistence of Law and Technology” at the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival
Watson & Band Wins the CBLJ – 2024 China Business Law Award in the Insolvency and Restructuring Field Thu Jul 25 10:10:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor On July 24, China Business Law Journal, the world well-known legal media outlet, announced the winners of its 2024 China Business Law Awards. Watson & Band has been recognized for its outstanding performance and reputation in the insolvency and restr...
Watson & Band Receives Multiple Nominations for the 2024 ALB China Regional Legal Awards: East China Fri Jul 05 09:07:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor On July 4, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a Thomson Reuters publication, announced the finalists for the 2024 ALB China Regional Legal Awards: East China. Watson & Band’s professional services and good reputation were recognized by this award, and it w...
Watson & Band Again Recognized in 2024 IAM Patent 1000 Ranking, Several Professionals Acclaimed as Outstanding Individuals Fri Jun 14 10:16:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor Recently, the internationally renowned intellectual property media outlet, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), unveiled its 2024 "IAM Global Patent 1000" rankings (IAM Patent 1000 2024). Watson & Band's exceptional professional capabilities, outstan...
Watson & Band Again Listed in MIP's 2024 IP STARS Trademark Rankings Fri Jun 14 10:11:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor The prestigious "IP STARS 2024 China Trademark Law Firm Rankings" have recently been released, with Watson & Band once again securing its position among the top echelons. For the fifth consecutive year, the firm's exceptional track record and esteeme...
Watson & Band’s Senior Founding Partner Shenmin Xu Elected as Executive Director of the 11th Council of the All-China Patent Attorneys Association Thu Jun 13 09:27:00 CST 2024 发布人：Editor During the prestigious 11th National Member Representative Conference of the All-China Patent Attorneys Association, held at Beijing’s Friendship Hotel on June 12, Shenmin Xu, Senior Founding Partner and Senior Patent Attorney at Watson & Band, was ...
