East IP has once again been recognized in the IP STARS 2026 Patent and Trademark rankings, published by Managing Intellectual Property. 

The firm was honored in three categories: Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Disputes, confirming its reputation as a top-tier provider of comprehensive IP services in China and Hong Kong.

In addition to the firm accolades, partners Xiaodong Li, Joe Simone, Dan Plane, Helen Tang and Jason Wang were named as IP Stars 2026, with Jimmy Huang, Tianmei Deng, and Joshua Miller recognised as Notable Practitioners.

Partner Miao Tian and senior associates Grace Chen, Mia Chen were also recognised as Rising Stars, with Qing Yu as a Notable Practitioner.

The research for IP STARS covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 80 jurisdictions, making it one of the most comprehensive and widely respected IP practitioner guides in the legal profession. The research is rigorous and impartial, with rankings based on expertise, workload, market reputation, track record, outcomes achieved for clients, and unique strengths in a given practice area.