LexisNexis® UNDER 40 2024

LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2024

Ying Zhang
Counsel
Globe-Law Law Firm

In November 2023, Zhang was selected as one of the Top Ten Trademark Lawyers of the Year by Power-Nation Institute, a leading evaluation agency in mainland China. Zhang's legal expertise is rooted in the field of intellectual property law. Zhang led the release of the "2024 China Baijiu Industry Intellectual Property Protection Report" in collaboration with the China Patent Protection Association. This initiative positively influenced the firm’s reputation within the Baijiu sector, fostering interest from clients in this field.  She also contributed to the "2024 Southeast Asia and Middle East Intellectual Property Development Report," jointly released by the China Patent Protection Association, which garnered meaningful attention from clients invested in intellectual property matters across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, thereby enhancing the firm's international visibility.

As Wang Zhengzhi, Co-Chair of the APEC Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and Director of the Intellectual Property Professional Committee of the All China Lawyers Association, praised Zhang's contribution, "She has shown exceptional dedication and expertise in advancing intellectual property law. Her innovative use of AI and blockchain to streamline legal processes reflects her forward-thinking approach. I am confident her success will continue, and her contributions will push the boundaries of the legal profession."Zhang was also named among the Top 30 Emerging Strengths (Stellar Novo 2024) by LegalOne. Earlier in July, a case she represented was recognized as a "remarkable" case by LegalOne. The case was also named one of the top ten cases by the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court and recognized as an excellent litigation case by the All China Lawyers Association.

Regarding the area of integrating AI and blockchain technology into legal practice, Zhang published an article on intellectual property in China Intellectual Property News, a leading media outlet in the field. Zhang will continue to spend more effort on improving her professional abilities. She attended the 146th International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, USA, meeting with international partner firms and clients to discuss industry trends and best practices in intellectual property. She also organized a roundtable discussion on trademark squatting and conflicts over commercial sign rights.