Managing Partner

上海市信义律师事务所

Debao Zhu/Managing Partner

Shanghai

Tel: 13057866001
Email: zhudebao@xinyilawfirm.com

Education

  • Ph.D. in Intellectual Property, Shanghai University

  • Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology

Significant Professional Appointments

  • Graduate Advisor (Master of Law), Shanghai University of Political Science and Law; Shanghai University of International Business and Economics

  • Industry Advisor (Intellectual Property, Master of Law), Shanghai University

  • Appointed Mediator, Pudong Intellectual Property Mediation Committee

  • Inaugural Expert, Shanghai and Zhejiang Provincial Intellectual Property Overseas Dispute Guidance Roster

  • Designated Officer, Caohejing Park Rights Protection Assistance Station

  • Head of Intellectual Property Department, Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Legal Team

  • Council Member, Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Next Generation Federation

  • Secretary-General, Wenzhou Educational Toy Industry Intellectual Property Alliance

  • Retained Expert, Wenzhou Button & Zipper Industry and Educational Equipment Industry Intellectual Property Alliances

  • Guest Researcher, Wenzhou Intellectual Property College

Awards & Recognitions

  • "Most Influential IP Advocate of the China Intellectual Property Week," 2017

  • Invited Guest, Wenzhou TV's "The Innovator" Program – "Using IP Rules to Safeguard Enterprises," 2020

  • "Top 10 IP Service Stars of Shanghai," 2022

  • Listed Attorney, Boutique Intellectual Property Legal Services Brand Guide (2023)

  • "Powerhouse Lawyer" Brand Star, Legal News Center – Intellectual Property Practice Area, 2023

  • Xinyi Law Firm Recognized as "Brand Influence Law Firm," Legal News Center – Intellectual Property Practice Area, 2023

Representative Intellectual Property Cases

  • Utility Model Patent Invalidation Administrative Dispute: Wenzhou Shiyi Technology Co., Ltd. & Future Wearable Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Damages Liability Dispute from Malicious IP Litigation: Shanghai Chuangyuan Cosmetics Co., Ltd. & Intercos S.p.A.

  • Invention Patent Infringement Disputes:

    • Shanghai Chuangyuan Cosmetics Co., Ltd. vs. Intercos S.p.A.

    • Shanghai Zhenliang Cosmetics Co., Ltd. vs. Intercos S.p.A.

    • Hangzhou Tianmou Cosmetics Co., Ltd. vs. Intercos S.p.A.

  • Trademark Infringement Dispute: Hongchuan Investment Co., Ltd. vs. Jiaxing Yuanyun Wine Co., Ltd. & Zhejiang Xiyingmen Beer Co., Ltd.

  • Trademark Infringement Dispute: Shanghai Aixie Information Technology Co., Ltd. vs. Guan Yang & Shanghai Xunmeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Utility Model Patent Infringement Dispute: Zhejiang Tianzheng Electrical Co., Ltd. vs. Zhejiang Shangguan Electric Co., Ltd.

  • Design Patent Infringement Dispute: Zhejiang Hengtian Technology Co., Ltd. vs. Shenzhen Lemei Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Invention Patent Infringement Dispute: SEB S.A. (Fortune Global 500) vs. Wenzhou Ride Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.

  • Invention Patent Infringement Dispute: Koninklijke Philips N.V. vs. Flica Company

Academic Publications

  • Xu C, Zhu D. Solving the Conflict Between Accessibility and Patent Protection of Drugs Based on Public Safety[J]. International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 2020, 10(2): 227-233. (DOI: 10.18280/ijsse.100209) (Advisor Xu Chunming as first author; I served as second author and corresponding author)

  • Xu C, Zhu D. Sustainable Development of Pharmaceutical Industry: Balancing Enterprise Innovation with Public Interests[J]. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 2020, 15(5): 639-645. (DOI: 10.18280/ijsdp.150506) (Advisor Xu Chunming as first author; I served as second author and corresponding author)

  • Xu C, Zhu D. On Conflicts between Pharmaceutical Patent Protection and the Right to Life and Health Based on a Stackelberg Game[J]. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021, 18(3):1119. (DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18031119) (Advisor Xu Chunming as first author; I served as second author and corresponding author)

  • Xu C, Zhu D. The Development of Marine Drugs: A Research Based on Patent Analysis[J]. Journal of Coastal Research, 2020, 110(SI): 271-276. (DOI: 10.2112/JCR-SI110-064.1) (Advisor Xu Chunming as first author; I served as second author and corresponding author)

Features & Published Articles

  • People's Daily, Sohu, Big Data China, etc.: "Addressing the Challenges of AI-Generated Content (AIGC) with Specialization"

  • Legal News V Brand: "Ideas for the 'Specialized, Refined, Unique, and New' Development of Law Firms in a Changing Landscape"

  • Legal News V Brand: "Regulatory Responses to Generative AI Across Nations"

  • Caixin Weekly: Expert commentary on the "Gree vs. Aux Patent Battle"

  • ifeng.com, China Corporate Culture Communication Network, etc.: "Absolute Specialization is the Inevitable Path for Lawyer Development"

  • Shanghai Intellectual Property: "Shanghai Protection Center Holds Expert Meeting to Provide Rights Protection Assistance for Enterprises"

  • Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce: Feature – "'When We Were Young, in Life's Fresh Flower' – Next Generation Federation Annual Gala"

  • Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce: Feature – "Zhu Debao: What Sparks Fly When Tech Enthusiasts and Law Aficionados in IP Gather?"

  • Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce: Feature – "Wenzhou Entrepreneur Profile | Zhu Debao: From the Power Bureau to Becoming China's Most Specialized IP Lawyer"

  • Wenzhou Online: "Wenzhou Lawyer | Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Legal Advisor Zhu Debao Awarded Shanghai IP Service Star!"

  • Wenzhou Online: Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Feature – "Wenzhou Lawyers | Introduction to the IP Department of the Hangzhou Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Legal Team"

Contact Me

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