On June 4, *Managing IP*, a leading publication in the intellectual property sector, released its 2026 IP STARS annual rankings. King&Capital Law Firm was recommended. Additionally, Senior Partner Huang Yajun was honored as a “Trademark Star” for her exceptional professional capabilities, high praise from peers, and outstanding market performance.
Huang Yajun, a senior partner at Beijing King&Capital Law Firm, has dedicated over 30 years to the intellectual property field, drawing on her extensive experience across intellectual property regulatory authorities, agencies, and law firms. She has established a professional framework in trademark practice that combines both depth and breadth. Attorney Huang Yajun excels particularly in resolving complex and challenging issues in the trademark field. When handling a re-examination case involving the rejection of a three-dimensional design trademark for a renowned group, she addressed the case by focusing on the argument for trademark distinctiveness, the company’s actual usage needs, and consumer perception patterns, thereby reversing an unfavorable situation during the examination stage and securing critical trademark protection for the company’s new bottle design; In representing a construction company in a trademark opposition case, she leveraged the rights foundation of a Fortune 500 company’s well-known trademark and combined it with a final judgment from a prior infringement lawsuit to precisely identify the malicious patchwork nature of the opposed trademark, ultimately preventing its registration; when addressing a trademark dispute for a holding group, she organized evidence of long-term corresponding use between brands to reinforce the public’s perception of their association, effectively combating malicious squatting and safeguarding the company’s core brand. As Deputy Director of the Academic Committee of the Trademark Agency Branch of the China Trademark Association and a Specially Invited Mediator at the Intellectual Property Mediation Center of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Attorney Huang Yajun’s professional value extends beyond winning individual cases to improving industry regulations and efficiently resolving disputes. She participates in academic seminars on trademarks to provide guidance for industry practice standards and, in her capacity as a mediator, promotes the non-litigation resolution of trademark disputes to reduce the litigation burden on enterprises. Attorney Huang Yajun’s long-standing experience serving large and medium-sized state-owned enterprises and listed companies—including China State Construction Engineering Corporation, CR Snow Breweries, and JD Digital Technology—demonstrates her ability to tailor trademark services to meet the brand protection needs of diverse industries. By providing full-cycle support—from trademark strategy and risk monitoring to infringement response—she has further solidified her professional standing.
Intellectual Property Management published its first legal guide in 1994 and rebranded it as IP STARS in 2013. Over the years, the scope of IP STARS has continuously expanded, now covering more than six intellectual property practice areas and over 70 jurisdictions. It has become a globally recognized authoritative professional guide for intellectual property firms and practitioners.
