Thank You

You are now registered for our Rouse Insights Newsletter

Amanda Yang

Principal

Beijing

+86 10 8632 4000

Biography

Amanda is a Principal of our Trade Marks and Brands practice of our Beijing office.  

Amanda has been a prominent figure in the trade mark industry since 2004. With over two decades of experience, she specialises in acquiring well-known trade mark recognition, combating bad faith trade mark applications, and advising on the registrability of non-traditional trade marks, including sound marks, color-combination marks, certification marks, and geographic indications.  

Amanda’s expertise extends to trade mark transactions, licensing, and integrating IP protection strategies with portfolio management. She also represents clients in negotiations for the development of effective IP policy. Her strategic approach ensures that her client’s IP assets are protected and leveraged for maximum value.    

Her diverse client base includes multinational companies in pharmaceuticals, technology and machinery, food and beverage, real estate, education, and fashion. Amanda also provides strategic guidance to Chinese clients on global IP management.  

Amanda is a respected voice in the trade mark community. She frequently presents on trade mark and related IP rights at events organised by Trade Commissions and business associations, including the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, INTA, and China Trademark Association. Her articles appear in leading legal publications such as Managing Intellectual Property, World Trademark Review, and China Intellectual Property. 

Qualifications

  • Oriel College, University of Oxford, Legal Study
  • Bachelor of Art, China University of Political Science and Law
  • Juris Master, Law School, Peking University
  • PRC licensed lawyer
  • Expert at Beijing Municipal IP office
  • Guiding Expert at the National Overseas IP Dispute Response and Guidance Center under the National IP Administration of China

Memberships

  • INTA- Trademark Office Practices Committee, Chairman of China Subcommittee, 2020-2021
  • INTA- Non-Traditional Trade Mark Committee – 2017-2019
  • China Lawyers Association, Member, 2015

Awards

  • Bronze Tier in Prosecution and Strategy (China Foreign) - WTR 1000 2023,2024
  • Bronze Tier in China Foreign - WTR 1000 2021, 2022
  • Recommended in IP-Trademarks(China) - Who's Who Legal 2023
  • Excellent Tier - Trademark Expert Directory of Chinese Trademark Association 2023
  • Gold Metal Trademark Practitioner– Chinese Trademark Association 2022