2026.02.14
The intellectual property media journal World Trademark Review recently released its 2026 WTR1000 Global Leading Trademark Law Firms Directory. JunHe was listed in the silver tier for Trademark Prosecution & Strategy and Trademark Enforcement & Litigation. JunHe partners XU, Chumeng (Jessica), SUN, Tao and ZHANG, Chuanlei were once again featured on the list.
XU, Chumeng (Jessica): Gold Tier Lawyer for Trademark Prosecution & Strategy; Silver Tier Lawyer for Trademark Enforcement & Litigation; Recommended Lawyer for Transactions
XU, Chumeng (Jessica) has specialized in intellectual property for nearly three decades. She excels in the application-related business of trademark administrative procedures and complex intellectual property litigation and tailors comprehensive intellectual property strategies for her valued clients. Ms. Xu has successfully assisted clients such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Buick, Mary Kay, Wanda, Donaldson, Chimelong and Standard Chartered Bank in obtaining recognition as well-known trademarks, creating a solid brand moat.
This year marks the 11th year that Ms. Xu has again been recognized as a Gold Tier Lawyer by WTR1000. The media highlighted her industry contributions thus: "XU, Chumeng (Jessica)'s experience leads trademark business. Recently, she represented Standard Chartered Bank in obtaining recognition as a well-known trademark and cross-category protection in both administrative and civil litigation and secured comprehensive victories for a European Fortune 500 client in trademark infringement and unfair competition cases, obtaining fivefold punitive damages from the infringer. These comprehensive strategies maximally protected client interests, which is rare and has milestone significance".
SUN, Tao : Silver Tier Lawyer for Trademark Prosecution & Strategy; Silver Tier Lawyer for Trademark Enforcement & Litigation; Recommended Lawyer for Transactions
Mr. SUN, Tao 's expertise spans the entire cycle of intellectual property management. He excels in consulting, application, dispute resolution and litigation representation in trademarks, copyrights, domain names and unfair competition and provides services to various commercial transactions related to intellectual property. Mr. Sun has successfully obtained protection for domestic and international clients like Ferrero, CGN, Huntsman and Bitzer, including their recognition as well-known trademarks and product packaging. When representing Playboy Enterprises in a licensing contract dispute with its former distributor, he secured billions in breach of contract compensation for the client.
The media praised him for "showing outstanding strength in both trademark registration and rights protection", and an internationally renowned client commended him for his "thorough understanding of commercial needs, professional and solid service, and pragmatism". Mr. Sun has profound skills in providing comprehensive solutions in the intellectual property field.
ZHANG, Chuanlei: Bronze Tier Lawyer for Trademark Enforcement & Litigation
Mr. ZHANG, Chuanlei is a leading figure among the new generation of lawyers, and he is experienced in trademark authorization and confirmation, and intellectual property civil litigation legal services. The media described him as "combining academic depth with litigation sharpness", and he provides clients with forward-looking legal support with solid academic foundations.
Mr. Zhang has represented numerous intellectual property administrative and civil litigation and arbitration cases. Kingsoft's 'Daoke' trademark case was praised by the media because "the case improved judicial standards for software classification in the digital economy". In non-litigation areas, he is involved in corporate intellectual property system construction, brand cooperation and compliance management services.
World Trademark Review commended JunHe's trademark team for being "highly regarded for their ability to handle complex, high-risk disputes and develop commercialization strategies for global and domestic brands". Living up to this professional recognition, JunHe will continue to build a solid brand moats for its valued clients at home and abroad.
