Cheng & Peng Intellectual Property Law Office has been recognized in three categories at the 2026 Asia IP China IP Awards, marking a significant achievement for the Beijing-based firm.

The firm was named Enforcement Firm of the Year, IP Portfolio Management Firm of the Year, and Licensing & Franchising Firm of the Year in the prestigious annual rankings published by Asia IP.

Winning three awards in a single year reflects the firm’s strength across the core areas of IP protection, portfolio management, and commercialization, reinforcing its position as a leading boutique IP practice in China.

Asia IP is one of the most influential intellectual property media outlets in the region, published by Apex Asia Media Group (AAMG) based in Hong Kong. Its annual rankings are based on comprehensive research, market reputation, anonymous peer and in-house counsel reviews, as well as case studies highlighting benchmark performance.

In the 2026 edition, Cheng & Peng stood out in three specialized categories, alongside other top-tier Chinese firms such as CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office and King & Wood Mallesons.

Enforcement Firm of the Year

This category evaluates firms’efficiency and capability in handling contentious IP matters, including infringement actions and rights enforcement. The award recognizes outstanding performance in protecting and defending IP rights.

IP Portfolio Management Firm of the Year

This award focuses on patent portfolio development, asset integration, and value enhancement. It honors firms with demonstrated leadership in high-value IP asset management and global portfolio strategy.

Licensing & Franchising Firm of the Year

The licensing and franchising category assesses negotiation skills, commercial translation, and transactional capabilities. It recognizes firms that have shown excellence in IP commercialization, monetization, and value creation.

Since its founding in 2013, Cheng & Peng has focused on high-end services along the IP value chain, developing differentiated strengths in high-value patent mining, cross-border asset allocation, patent pool construction, and transactional operations.

The firm’s team is composed of legal and technical professionals from top universities including Tsinghua and Peking University. Core members have an average of over 18 years of industry experience, combining deep legal expertise with strong technical backgrounds. This enables the firm to provide precise, efficient IP solutions that support the global deployment of clients’ innovations.

Being named in three Asia IP award categories marks authoritative recognition of Cheng & Peng’s capabilities in IP protection, portfolio management, and commercialization. The firm will continue to deepen its integrated “legal, technical, and commercial” service model, providing full-lifecycle IP support to domestic and international clients.