Xi Chen is a partner at Liu Shen & Associates, where he works in the mechanical practice group and specialises in intellectual property litigation, with a particular focus on patent and trade secret disputes. He holds a masters degree in mechanical engineering from Tsinghua University and a bachelors degree from Beihang University. Mr Chen has extensive experience representing both domestic and international clients in complex IP disputes before Chinese courts, including the Supreme People’s Court. He has successfully handled numerous patent infringement, invalidation and administrative litigation cases across sectors such as medical devices, new energy, automotive engineering and consumer electronics. In the trade secrets arena, Mr Chen regularly advises clients on the development of robust trade secret protection strategies, including the drafting and enforcement of non-compete and confidentiality agreements, as well as representing them in trade secret misappropriation disputes. He is well-versed in China’s evolving trade secrets legal framework, including the latest judicial interpretations and evidentiary rules, and is frequently sought after for his practical insights on enforcement strategies in China’s dynamic legal environment.