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Rui C.

China Lawyer, Patent, Trademark, Contract, Dispute Resolution

🏆 China Lawyer & Certified Public Accountant helping global companies resolve disputes and protect IP in China. Proven experience representing U.S., EU, Australian and Asian clients in arbitration, litigation, and cross-border transactions. Strategic, commercially minded, and focused on practical outcomes. 🏆 Member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Member of Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC) Member of The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Talents for Foreign-related Legal Services of Sichuan Province, China 🏆 Member of All-China Patent Attorneys Association & Agency of Trademark Office of CNIPA Expertise in the registration of patent, trademark, and copyright in China, USA, EU, Japan, etc. Specialize in the protection of intellectual property via legal measures such as opposition, appeal, invalidation, mediation, litigation, prosecution, and etc. 🏆 Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant You will get strong support on due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, foreign direct investment, etc. Draft transaction documents such as term sheet, including exclusive negotiation agreement, confidentiality agreement, and structural rules of the transaction. 🏆 Case History ✅Dispute Resolution  Representation of TikTok Group (Shanghai Gewu Zhipin Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing Douyin Technology Co., Ltd.) in its litigation and mediation regarding intellectual property issues.  Representation of TriMax Group, Inc. from California in its litigation and mediation of international trade and intellectual property with Dongguan Guofeng Manufacturing CO., Ltd.  Representation of Truscope Holdings LLC from New Jersey in its arbitration of international trade disputes with several Chinese companies.  Representation of Sunny Tech Company Limited from Vietnam in its litigation of international trade disputes with several Chinese companies.  Representation of ZG Management Group from Texas in its litigation of international trade disputes with Shandong Yiwan New Material Technology Co., Ltd and Henan Anhuilong Trading Co.,Ltd.  Representation of Irvinei Corporation from Delaware in its litigation of international trade disputes with Shenzhen Peicheng Technology Co., Ltd.  Representation of Alexander Grange Pty Ltd from New South Wales in its litigation of international trade disputes with Foshan Zhanfan Electrical Technology Co., Ltd.  Representation of Chengdu Jinyuan Trade Co.,Ltd in its arbitration of contract dispute with Richemont Commercial Co., Ltd. ✅Intellectual Property Protection  Representation of Briskett Chatswood Pty Ltd from New South Wales in its business planning, trademark registration, copyright registration, and trademark opposition against Shanghai Zhenshun Health Management Co., Ltd.  Representation of Center & Spring LLC from Connecticut in expedited processing of a copyright registration.  Representation of Scott Collins from Queensland in trademark registration, patent application, and copyright registration.  Representation of Tchenkoua Mouko Fabien from Auvergne Rhône Alpes in its cooperation with Nanjing Shipaoruide Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.  Representation of Jaspr Air Ventures Inc. from Texas in trademark registration and trademark revocation for three-year non-use.  Representation of ExoForma, LLC from Ohio in trademark registration. ✅Legal Counsel  Representation of Univsea International Limited from Hong Kong in its cooperation with French and Swiss companies within the high-end perfume industry.  Representation of La Vallée SPA Management Sarl (a company providing luxury spa services focused on high-performance beauty and wellbeing experiences, with its locations situated in premium hotels and clinics worldwide) from Switzerland in handling cooperation matters with Chinese companies.  Representation of EquiShares, Inc. (a real estate development and private-equity syndication company focused on value-add real estate investment projects) from Florida in legal issues with Chinese companies.  Representation of Briskett Chatswood Pty Ltd from New South Wales in its cooperation with Shanghai Hua’an Coffee Co., Ltd (HARMAY — a well-known Chinese lifestyle retail brand).  Representation of Lokumal & Company (Hong Kong) Limited from Hong Kong in its negotiation with Taihan Cable & Solution Co., Ltd from South Korea and communication with the Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services (JAMS).

🇨🇳Shanghai, China$100/hr100% JSS4.98 (22)Since Jan 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$671

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#65,542 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#350 / 2,007
Revenue, last 30 days
$823

Last 6 months: $4k

World#49,013 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#254 / 2,007
Total earnings
$26k

Billed in all: $26k

World#121,408 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#473 / 2,007
Per project
$587

$575 in the last 6 months

World#168,190 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#662 / 2,007
Projects, last 6 months
7
86% fixed14% hourly
World#28,826 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#183 / 2,007
Projects in all
44

Across 49 contracts

71% fixed29% hourly
World#69,305 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#334 / 2,007

Earnings, last 30 days

$26.2k+$823 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$25.0k$25.5k$26.0k$26.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Chinese

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #16Arbitration79 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #1Top 20%
  3. #45Patent154 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #5Top 29%
  4. #62Non-Disclosure Agreement295 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #4Top 21%
  5. #62Trademark240 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #4Top 26%
  6. #80Chinese746 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #47Top 11%
  7. #90Alibaba Sourcing623 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #47Top 14%
  8. #92Mergers & Acquisitions485 freelancers · 🇨🇳 #2Top 19%