Est. 2002
Founded in Beijing in 2002 by international lawyer Matthew Murphy and leading business consultant Ellen Wang, the MMLC Group provides legal and business services in relation to Intellectual Property, Technology, Corporate and International Trade.
As a leading boutique firm with global reach, the MMLC Group is well positioned to assist organisations with their international legal and business needs, on a cost-effective basis.
"MMLC Group is often instructed by foreign and domestic clients on the IP and TMT aspects of major M&A. Headed by Matthew Murphy, the team has been advising a number of multinational technology clients regarding online and offline IT and telecoms agreements, including implementation. It also assisted a number of Chinese entities with disputes concerning security and outsourcing arrangements, among other issues." - The Legal 500
Recent News ...
27 November 2024 - Matthew Murphy and team have been recognised by Lexology for their work in the area of Greater China Trade and Customs [read more]
4 November 2024 - MMLC Group has been ranked by ALB as a leading firm for M&A/transactions in China/Asia [read more]
10 October 2024 - WIPR lists Yu Du, Fei Dang, Xia Yu, Sarah Xuan and Matthew Murphy as IP leaders [read more]
28 September 2024 - The Beijing Arbitration Commission has reappointed Matthew Murphy to its Panel [read more]
Recent Insights ...
China Releases Draft Security Guide for Generative AI Service - 20 December 2024
On 17 December 2024, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China (TC260) released the draft of the Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Standard - Security Emergency Response Guide to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Service ...
CNIPA Issues Draft Guidelines on AI-Related Patent Applications for Public Comment - 13 December 2024
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued draft Guidelines for Patent Applications Related to Artificial Intelligence Inventions (Guidelines)to address the rapidly increasing volume of patent filings in artificial intelligence (AI) ...
China: Action Plan for Promoting Development of Digital Finance - 4 December 2024
With the rapid development of digital technologies and the ever-increasing demand for financial services, digital finance has gradually become a significant driver of economic growth ...
China Expands Visa-Free Transit Policy - 20 December 2024
On December 17, 2024, the National Immigration Administration of China announced a comprehensive relaxation and optimization of the visa-free transit policy for foreigners to promote international exchange and cooperation and facilitate foreign tourists visiting China ...
Beijing IP Court Issues White Paper Providing Stats for its Decisions of the Last Decade - 11 November 2024
On November 6, 2024, Beijing IP Court held a media conference and issued a bilingual White Paper on the Judicial Work of Beijing Intellectual Property Court in the Past Ten Years ...
MOFCOM Issues Policy Measures to Promote Stable Growth in Foreign Trade - 27 November 2024
On 19 November 2024, the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) issued a notice on Several Policy Measures to Promote Stable Growth in Foreign Trade …
What people say
MMLC Group is praised aas ‘quick, efficient
and effective’. The ‘highly intelligent, professional and skilled’ Matthew Murphy leads the group, which is often instructed by large international clients on brand protection, trade mark registration and licensingmatters. Ellen Wang is also recommended."
- The Legal 500
"Matthew Murphy of MMLC Group is based in Beijing where he advises international clients on brand protection, trade mark infringement, and
patents, with experience also in plant variety right applications. A client comments: "He is obviously highly skilled in relation to IP and TMT matters and is very reliable: he gets the job done, and can handle complicated legal and business matters for us. He gives great guidance." - Chambers