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Founded in Beijing in 2002, the MMLC Group provides legal and business services in relation to Intellectual Property, Technology, Corporate, International Trade and International Arbitration. As a leading boutique firm with global reach, the MMLC Group is well positioned to assist organisations with their international legal and business needs, from offices in China, Australia and Europe. The MMLC Group is made up of a China trademark agency, a Hong Kong trademark agency, a China based consulting company and a boutique law firm focused on international legal issues.

Recent Firm News

➪ 21 July 2026: MMLC has been selected to partner with Concurrences on China competition law knowledge [read more] ➪ 24 June 2026: MMLC has been recognised for its work in the China IP space by Managing IP in its latest IP Stars rankings [read more] ➪ 28 May 2026: MMLC has been ranked for Corporate Law by Best Lawyers, with Matthew Murphy ranked as a leading lawyer in this space [read more] ➪ 22 May 2026: MMLC's Matt Murphy has been appointed to the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (APIAC) Panel of Arbitrators [read more] ➪ 12 May 2026: MMLC's Matt Murphy has been appointed to the Hong Kong Sports Mediators and Arbitrators Panels (Department of Justice of Hong Kong SAR/AALCO Hong Kong RAC) [read more] ➪ 33 April 2026: MMLC's Matt Murphy and Yu Du have been listed in the WTR 1000 2026 for their work in international IP law [read more]

Recent Insights

Beijing High Court Rules Prominent Use of Great Wall Imagery Constitutes Trademark Infringement - 17 August 2026

On 30 June 2026, the Beijing High People’s Court rendered its retrial judgment in a trademark infringement dispute concerning the prominent use of Great Wall ...
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China’s AI Legal Framework As At August 2026 - 7 August 2026

In recent years, China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry has developed rapidly and has had a profound impact on the economy and society. According to a statistical report issued by ...
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China’s Reshaping of its Integrated Circuit Layout‑Design Protection Regime - 10 August 2026

On 3 August 2026, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China promulgated the revised Regulations on the Protection of Integrated Circuit Layout Designs ...
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China's SAMR Releases First Batch of Typical Market Regulation Cases - 18 August 2026

On 2 July 2026, the Department of Laws and Regulations of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Compilation of Typical Market Regulation Cases (First Batch) ...
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China’s Supreme Court Clarifies PVR Liability for Sales After Expiry of Unlawfully Propagated Seeds - 18 August 2026

On 3 April 2026, the Supreme People’s Court of China (SPC) issued its final judgment in a plant variety rights (PVR) infringement case concerning the wheat variety “Jimai 22” ...
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China Competition Law: OTA Giant Ctrip is Fined for Algorithmic Vertical Restraints - 6 August 2026

On 25 July 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (“SAMR”) issued its administrative penalty decision (Guo Shi Jian Chu Fa [2026] No. 29) against Trip.com Group Limited ...
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  • "MMLC Group ... advises international clients on brand protection, trade mark infringement, and patents, with experience also in plant variety right applications. A client comments: " ... obviously highly skilled in relation to IP and TMT matters and is very reliable ... gets the job done, and can handle complicated legal and business matters for us." - Chambers
  • "Co-founding partner Matthew Murphy of MMLC Group possesses "highly evident expertise in the field." He is noted for his skill in transactional IP, trade mark licensing, brand protection and design registration." - Chambers
  • "Boutique firm MMLC Group continued to act for its longstanding clients, which include leading players in the fashion, technology and food and beverage industries, and also received instructions from new clients. The team recently advised one of its repeat clients on a significant criminal IP counterfeiting matter in Eastern China. Matthew Murphy heads the practice, which is based in Beijing." - Legal 500
    • "MMLC Group is often instructed by foreign and domestic clients on the IP and TMT aspects of major M&A .. 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
  • "Matthew Murphy of MMLC Group has been practising IP law in China, and in Asia more broadly, for over two decades. A source credits him with being able to "hold clients' hands going into China," providing a comprehensive service." - Chambers
  • "Matthew Murphy is the leading partner at boutique firm MMLC Group and is “outstanding at ensuring that his clients’ needs are always expertly served”. Trademark work is a significant part of his practice, which takes in domain name arbitration, anti-counterfeiting and oppositions for a roster of multinational companies." - World Trademark Review.
  • "Clients across the technology, automotive, retail and media sectors turn to MMLC Group for advice on IT, licensing, privacy and security issues. Its practice also takes in corporate and commercial transactions and litigation. " - Legal 500.
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