Xiaojing (Rita) Li
Professional Background
Professional Experience
Li is an accomplished attorney with more than 12 years of experience advising multinational corporations, listed companies, and state-owned enterprises on complex legal matters, with a strong focus on intellectual property within foreign-related and corporate commercial disputes. She has represented leading international companies in high-stakes copyright disputes, cross-border trade conflicts, and IP compliance matters. Rita is particularly skilled in navigating the intersection of intellectual property and corporate transactions, making her a trusted advisor for clients engaged in global operations.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law, Boston University
Bachelor of Laws, Ningbo University
Areas of Specialization
Cross-border copyright and IP dispute resolution
Corporate IP compliance review and risk prevention
Negotiation and drafting of IP-related contracts (copyright licensing, technology import/export agreements)
IP-related administrative and judicial coordination with government authorities
Supporting corporate governance with IP-focused legal risk management
Industry Focus
Rita has advised clients across a diverse set of industries, with notable depth in:
Biopharmaceuticals & Medical Technology - IP protection for pharmaceutical companies, compliance for medical device firms
Media & Cultural Industries - copyright protection, content licensing, and cross-border media disputes
Retail & Cross-border Trade - advising e-commerce and import/export enterprises on IP risks and disputes
Manufacturing & Technology Trade - handling IP issues arising in production, technology transfer, and export compliance
Public Service & State-owned Enterprises - IP protection and brand management support for government-affiliated entities
Awards & Recognition
Outstanding Young Lawyer of Zhejiang Province (2022)
Top Ten Excellent Young Lawyer of Ningbo (2017-2018, awarded in 2019)
Selected as one of the First Batch of "Growth-type" Notable Lawyers in Ningbo (2018)
Third Prize, Ningbo Young Lawyers Speech Contest (2016)
Outstanding Debater of Ningbo (2014)
Publications & Achievements
Lead counsel in high-profile IP disputes, including Getty Images v. Ningbo Daily and American Para Tech Coating, Inc. v. Ningbo Shuangjia Instruments.
Advised Youngor Group in a real estate contract dispute involving a transaction value of RMB 30 million, including IP due diligence.
Published articles on cross-border e-commerce and consumer rights protection, awarded at Zhejiang and Ningbo legal forums.
Designed IP compliance frameworks for biotech firms such as MeCan Biotech (300439.SZ) and Medovate Biopharma (603538.SH).
Provided IP brand protection and advertising authorization services to state-owned enterprises including Ningbo Public Transportation Group.
Professional Memberships
Member, All China Lawyers Association
Deputy Secretary-General, Ningbo Lawyers Association
Secretary-General, Ningbo Legal Service Center for Taiwan Enterprises
Member, Ningbo Overseas Chinese Businessmen Union Lawyer Service Group
Representative Clients
Li has advised and represented:
Multinational Corporations: American Para Tech Coating, Inc.; Getty Images, Inc.
Listed Companies: Sanjiang Shopping Co., Ltd. (601116.SH); MeCan Biotech (300439.SZ); Medovate Biopharma (603538.SH)
State-owned Enterprises & Institutions: Ningbo Public Transportation Group; Ningbo Municipal Management Bureau; Ningbo Daily; Ningbo Evening News; Youngor Group
Other Enterprises: Zhejiang Zhongyang Oil Trading Co., Ltd.; Ningbo Zhedong Building Materials Group; Ningbo Lesheng Machinery Co., Ltd.