Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has won recognition for its trademark, copyright, and patent practices in the 2020 China Business Law Journal awards. This year’s recognition included the firm’s copyright and patent practices for the first time.

James Zimmerman was quoted in The Washington Post article, "Live Updates: Coronavirus Deaths Soar as U.S. Warns Against China Travel," regarding the U.S. travel advisory urging Americans not to visit China.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the South China Morning Post article, "Trade War Clues Sought in China’s ‘Ambiguous’ New Export Control Law," regarding his thoughts on China’s new export control draft law.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the Asia Times article, "Mixed Reviews for US-China Partial Trade Deal," regarding his thoughts on the U.S.-China “first phase” trade deal.

Perkins Coie Partners Michael House and Scott Palmer are ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 Guide for their exceptional work in China in the international law category.

Perkins Coie was mentioned in the World Trademark Review article, "INTA Award Winners, Brexit Party Cease-And-Desist, and Chile IPO Deadline Extensions: News Digest," regarding the firm's growing presence in China.

Michael House, James Zimmerman, Yun (Louise) Lu, Jing (Hester) Qiu, and Yingli Wang were mentioned and Scott Palmer was quoted in The American Lawyer article, "Perkins Coie Expands in China With Launch of IP Agency," regarding the firm's increased presence in China.

Partner Scott Palmer was quoted in the World IP Review article, "Perkins Coie Expands China Presence With New IP Agency," regarding the firm's new IP agency and its offices in Beijing and Shenzhen.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the South China Morning Post article, "The Curious Corruption Case of China’s Former Securities Chief Liu Shiyu and His Lenient Treatment," regarding the message Liu's case might send to the business community.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the South China Morning Post article, "Clock Ticks for China and US to Hammer Out Details of Partial Trade Deal," regarding the to-be-drafted trade deal between China and the United States.

Partner Jim Zimmerman was quoted in the South China Morning Post article, "China Brings in Commerce Ministry Officials to Boost Trade Talks Team," regarding China including officials with more expertise into negotiations.

James Zimmerman was quoted in The New York Times article, "A Koch Executive’s Harassment in China Adds to Fears Among Visitors," regarding an American businessman's detainment in China.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the Financial Times article, "Donald Trump Turns the Screw in U.S.-China Trade Dispute," regarding his opinion on Xi Jinping's lead negotiator, Liu He.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the Financial Times article, "China’s Xi Faces a ‘Big Gamble’ After Trump Rebuke," regarding President Trump's negotiations with the Chinese.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the New York Times article, "Trump’s Trade War Threat Poses Problems for China and Investors," on the U.S. forcing China to make difficult decisions with regard to its economic recovery.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that it has won recognition in the intellectual property (trademark) category of the China Business Law Journal’s China Business Law Awards for 2019.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that four attorneys and two practice areas have been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of the 2019 Chambers Global Guide, for exceptional work in China.

Perkins Coie Partners Michael House and Scott Palmer are ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 guide for their exceptional work in China.

James Zimmerman was quoted in the Wired article, "How the US Halted China’s Cybertheft—Using a Chinese Spy," regarding the case against his clients, Kevin and Julia Garratt.

Partner James Zimmerman was quoted in The Washington Post article, "Trump and China’s Xi to meet in bid to end trade war tensions," on Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce the launch of the China IP Legal Report, a blog that was established to serve as a guide for in-house counsel and U.S. attorneys on navigating complex Chinese intellectual property law.

On November 9, 2017, Perkins Coie LLP hosted a patent law seminar program at the Senmao Conference Center in Shanghai. The seminar addressed a variety of pressing intellectual property (IP) issues facing Chinese companies with business interests in the United States.

On November 8, 2017, Perkins Coie LLP, along with the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) and the Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, hosted a program titled “Sino-U.S. Trade and Investment: New Regulations, Policies and Practices” at the Beijing Capital Club. Chinese and U.S. attorneys, senior officers and executives came together to explore the current state of some of the key regulatory, legal and practical issues of Sino-U.S. trade and investment.

On November 7, 2017, Perkins Coie LLP hosted a patent law seminar at the Oriental Bay International Hotel in Beijing. The seminar addressed current intellectual property (IP) legal issues facing Chinese companies and enterprises whose products are sold in the United States.

On November 2, 2017, Perkins Coie LLP, along with the Shenzhen Patent Association (SZPA), presented a seminar on timely and critical legal issues impacting international manufacturers who export or sell products and do business in the United States.

On October 31, 2017, Perkins Coie LLP, along with the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI), presented a thoughtful and timely discussion of key legal issues impacting international manufacturers who sell products and do business in the United States.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Kevin R. Feldis has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice as a partner in the Anchorage and Washington D.C. offices with an emphasis on complex litigation, white collar investigations, cybersecurity and corporate compliance.

Perkins Coie announced that 21 associates, counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner. “The members of Perkins Coie's 2015 partner class are talented, hard-working attorneys who embody the national strength and forward-looking growth of our firm,” said John Devaney, Perkins Coie's Firmwide Managing Partner.

Perkins Coie is honored to announce that T. Markus Funk, a partner in the firm’s Denver office, has received the 2014 Frank Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award.