Guantao Honors | Guantao ranked in the IP STARS 2025 by Managing IP
Recently, Managing IP released the IP STARS 2025 rankings. Guantao Law Firm was ranked for its strong capabilities in the intellectual property sector and the broad recognition it has earned from clients.

Practice Areas
Copyright
IP transactions
Intellectual property is one of the earliest and most important practice areas established by Guantao. Over the years, the firm has built a comprehensive IP practice covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, proprietary technology, integrated circuit layout designs, computer software, database protection, and new plant varieties, as well as copyright, trademark, and franchise protection solutions specific to the telecommunications and media sectors.
Guantao places strong emphasis on the development of its intellectual property practice and has built an experienced and specialized team. The partners and lawyers in Guantao’s IP team come from diverse professional backgrounds and hold qualifications such as patent attorney, trademark agent, and arbitrator. In addition, several team members previously worked at the China National Intellectual Property Administration and at courts at various levels. With extensive knowledge and practical experience in the IP field, Guantao’s IP team is well positioned to provide clients with comprehensive and professional intellectual property legal services.
IP STARS is a leading global guide in the intellectual property field, serving as an important reference for companies and individuals seeking experienced IP practitioners. Managing IP published its first legal guide in 1994 and rebranded it as IP STARS in 2013. Over the years, the scope of IP STARS’ research has continued to expand, establishing it as an authoritative and widely recognized professional guide to IP firms and practitioners worldwide.