On September 3, based on ongoing monitoring and research of China’s legal services market and following approval by the Asia Pacific Media Foundation, GRCD officially announced the final list of winners for the “2026 GRCD Top 15 Intellectual Property Lawyers Preferred by Chinese Clients.” Thanks to her outstanding professional expertise in this field, her ability to resolve complex cases, and high praise from her client base, Huang Yajun, Senior Partner at Beijing King&Capital Law Firm, was honored with this award.

Huang Yajun, a senior partner at Beijing King&Capital Law Firm, has dedicated more than 30 years to the field of intellectual property, 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. Numerous cases handled by her and her team have been selected as exemplary cases in the industry. As a Special-Grade Expert in the Trademark Talent Pool 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 far beyond winning individual cases. Drawing on her long-term experience serving large and medium-sized state-owned and centrally administered enterprises, listed companies, and leading domestic and international enterprises, Attorney Huang Yajun possesses the professional expertise to address brand protection needs across various industries. She combines experience in brand strategy, capital investment and research, and intellectual property operations with the ability to handle matters ranging from corporate IP compliance, intangible asset management, and risk monitoring to infringement enforcement, thereby providing full-cycle practical support for corporate brand management and protection. Since 2016, Attorney Huang Yajun has been consistently recognized by the internationally authoritative ranking firm *Chambers* as a “Recognized Lawyer” in the non-litigation category for Intellectual Property in the Asia-Pacific region and as a “Leading Lawyer” in the non-litigation category for Intellectual Property in the *Chambers Greater China Guide*.

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