Watson & Band is pleased to announce that its Patent Prosecution team has achieved significant recognition at the 2025 Shanghai Intellectual Property Practical Skills Competition. Following a rigorous evaluation process guided by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration, the firm secured multiple awards, highlighting its technical depth and leadership in the IP sector.

• Excellence in Patent Drafting

The competition, designed to foster high-level IP talent in Shanghai, tested participants on critical practical skills including search analysis, and drafting across various technical fields. Amidst intense competition, two Watson & Band patent attorneys distinguished themselves through their solid professional expertise and practical capability:

Yu Jingxue was awarded for excellence in Patent Drafting (Chemical & Pharmaceutical Group).

Gan Weiyu was awarded for excellence in Patent Drafting (Mechanical Group).

These awards underscore the firm’s ability to handle complex technical subject matter with precision, a requirement for protecting the innovations of our international clients.

• Recognized for Organizational Leadership

In addition to individual accolades, Watson & Band was honored with the "Excellent Organization Award" for the second consecutive year.

The firm mobilized over 20 patent attorneys to compete in this year’s search and drafting challenges. This award serves as a testament to Watson & Band’s internal culture of continuous learning and its commitment to cultivating a deep bench of talent capable of delivering top-tier service.

• A Commitment to Technical Expertise

This recent success is a reflection of Watson & Band’s long-term strategy to build a team of "dual-qualified" experts—professionals possessing both legal acumen and deep technical backgrounds in mechanics, chemistry, medicine, electronics, and telecommunications. 

As a designated "Shanghai IP Service Leading Agency" and a trusted partner to numerous Global 500 corporations, Watson & Band remains dedicated to the philosophy of "Professionalism First." We continue to optimize our quality control and service flows to ensure that every client’s innovation receives comprehensive, high-value protection in China and abroad.