Media and Entertainment
Lifang & Partners boasts a team of distinguished partners and senior lawyers who possess extensive expertise in various areas, including copyright, trademark, franchising, contract law, compliance, antitrust, labor law, investment and financing, and more. Their collective experience spans across the media and entertainment industry, with remarkable achievements in film and television, music recordings, games, large-scale live performances, and other related fields. Our specialized team is dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services that encompass not only legal perspectives but also considerations of business operations and social impact. We understand the intricate commercial requirements of our clients, including public relations, marketing and advertising, fan relations, and more. By integrating these aspects into our approach, we provide tailored solutions to address the unique needs of the media and entertainment industry.
Our legal services in this field cover
• Copyright disputes
• Brand and trademark protection
• Anti-unfair Competition Law
• Trade secrets protection
• Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Antitrust consultancy and litigations
• Corporate investments & financing, M & A, and reorganization
• Domestic and foreign listing
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating relevant business contracts and legal documents
• Labor law and employee management
• Dispute resolution
• Legal counseling for the company's operations
Notable Cases
The Voice of China trademark disputes
Guangzhou Sealy and Guilin Ligang Network v. Chukong Technologies - Copyright infringement and unfair competition regarding Chukong’s “Fishing Joy” (“捕鱼达人”) software series
Listen v. RSTECH regarding copyright infringement
Representing the producers and director of “Lost in Thailand" in an unfair competition lawsuit brought against them for RMB 100 million
Beijing Alibaba Information Technology Co Ltd. v. Yahoo et al. – Copyright disputes
Representing FLTRP in a copyright infringement dispute against a Wang-surnamed man and a publishing house
Beijing Shen Lin Qi Jing Culture Co., Ltd. v. The Sound of Hunan Broadcasting & Television trademark infringement case
Representing Hubei Radio and Television Group against an advertising agency in a retrial before the Supreme People’s Court relating to contract disputes
PCA v. A Shenzhen-based Internet Company for unfair competition dispute
Dispute over Contract for Creation of Scenery Culture Live Show
Second Instance Case concerning the Infringement of the Copyright of Louis Cha's Novel by Grandmaster Game
Case concerning the Announcement of Invalidation of Trademark No. 28970234 "Canglanjue"
Representing the Beijing Times in a defamation case brought by Nongfu Spring before Beijing High People’s Court
Representing China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Corporation in arbitration against a Singapore private Co Ltd relating to a joint venture contract
The People’s Government of Chishui, Guizhou v. Tourism Development Company in Zhangjiajie
Representing The People’s Government of Chishui in a dispute against Tourism Development Company in Zhangjiajie over a commission agreement related to the operation and management of a tourist attraction.
Representing Hainan Haishi Travel Channel Media Co Ltd in arbitration against a Broadcast and Television Station for a cooperative venture contract
Representing The People’s Government of Chishui in a dispute against Tourism Development Company in Zhangjiajie over a commission agreement related to the operation and management of a tourist attraction
Representing Wu Heping in a contract dispute against Beijing Huaying Xinrong Film Company relating to the web series “Burning Ice II"
Providing patent mining, patent application and layout services for a well-known game company on its game engine project, involving China, the U.S. and Europe etc.
Representing Microsoft to complaint against bilibili.com to remove the legal specialization of distributing the game explanation videos of Age of Empires III.
Providing IP and data compliance services for the cooperation of Case Collection batween Hong Kong Jockey Club and Shenzhen International Institute of Public Welfare
Special Legal Analysis project on Brokerage Contract and Copyright Ownership of copyright of sound recordings between Weihe Co.,Ltd. and Sodagreen
Beijing Tourism Development Fund for its investment in Daxinhua Express International Travel Agency Co Ltd.
Beijing Tourism Development Fund for its investment in Beijing Capital Helicopter General Aviation Service Co Ltd.
Shanda games for its NASDAQ listing
The Hong Kong IPO of 7Road Holdings Limited