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 ...
5 Jan 2025 - Matthew Murphy and team have been recognised by Lexology/Who's Who for their work in the area of Greater China Trade and Customs [read more]
15 Dec 2024 - MMLC Group has been ranked by ALB as a leading firm for M&A/transactions in China/Asia [read more]
5 Dec 2024 - WIPR lists Yu Du, Fei Dang, Xia Yu, Sarah Xuan and Matthew Murphy as IP leaders [read more]
28 Nov 2024 - The Beijing Arbitration Commission has reappointed Matthew Murphy to its Panel of Arbitrators [read more]
Recent Insights ...
China Solicits Opinion on the Management of MCN Organizations - 15 January 2025
On January 10, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued a draft of the Regulations on the Management of Business Activities Related to Network Information Content Multi-Channel Distribution Service Organizations ...
China's SAMR and CNIPA Release the Trademark Administrative Law Enforcement Evidence Regulations - 7 January 2025
On 26 December 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the Trademark Administrative Law Enforcement Evidence Regulations ...
Analysis of China’s First Supreme Court Anti-Suit Injunction Ruling - 27 December 2024
On December 22, 2024, the Supreme People’s Court of China issued a global Anti-Suit Injunction (AASI) in the case of Huawei v. Netgear, ordering Netgear to cease obstructing Huawei from initiating patent lawsuits or enforcing Chinese court judgments through any global channels ...
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 ...
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 ...
China Issues Draft Amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law - 6 January 2025
On December 25, 2024, the 13th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress deliberated on the Draft Amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People’s Republic of China ...
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