Chao Rong

Clients

1. Chinese Football Association Super League

2. CBA

3. CCTV International

4. Huayi Brothers Media

5. Tencent

6. iQiyi

7. Juss IntelliSports

8. Fischer

9. SIPA

10. NBA China

11. Suning Sports

12. WBA

13. Osports

14. LeSports

15. PPTV

16. SINA

17. ROSAT

Practice Areas

As a seasoned legal professional, Lawyer Rong Chao bring extensive expertise to a diverse range of practice areas, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies within the legal landscape. His primary focus lies in both litigation and non-litigation realms, particularly specializing in intellectual property, technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), as well as the cultural, sports and entertainment industry.

Lawyer Rong Chao has been focusing on the field of intellectual property, involving culture, sports, film and television, entertainment, artwork and other industries, especially in the sports industry and film and entertainment field for many years. He is one of the earliest group of experts focusing on cultural and creative sports and entertainment industry legal services, and owns much practical experience especially in all kinds of new cutting-edge cases within the Internet environment. His clients include Chinese Football Association Super League, CBA, China Sports Media, NBA China, Suning Sports, WBA, Osports, LeSports, Huayi Brothers Media Group, PPTV, SINA, ROSAT, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Edko Film Limited, Irena, etc. The cases represented by Mr.Rong have repeatedly received official recognition as the "Top Ten Cases" selected by courts at all levels.

Career

July 2004 - December 2012:

Position: Partner Lawyer

Organization: Tianwen Partners

January 2013 - June 2018:

Position: Senior Partner Lawyer

Organization: Shanghai Baiyue Law Firm

July 2018 - Present:

Position: Equity Partner Lawyer

Organization: Boss & Young Attorneys-at-law

Professional Memberships

1. Member of China Society Of Studies On Sports Laws;

2. Member of Shanghai Society Of Studies On Sports Laws.

Publications

1. “The Legal Protection of Broadcast of Sports Events in Internet Era — And a Review of the First Instance of Beijing Sina Internet Information Service Co., Ltd. v. Beijing Tianying Jiuzhou Network Technology Co. ”, published in the Journal of the Electronic Intellectual Property;

2. “Analysis and Advice to the Legal Problems of Unified Investor Introduction of Chinese National Team ”, published in the Journal of Sports Adult Education;

3. “Discussion on the Feasibility of Competitive Athletes' Ownship of Performer's Rights” published in the Journal of Chinese Copyright;

4. “Consideration on the Legal Characterization of Real-time Internet Broadcasting --The Infringement of Broadcasting Rights in the Chinese Super League Live Streaming Infringement Case”, published in “Wolters Kluwer Legal Database - Practice Module” and the well-known Wechat official Account “Zhichanli”;

5. “Research on Legal Issues of identifying Three-dimensional Model Works: A Deep Analysis of the Copyright Infringement Case of Germany Fischer Creative Combined Model”, published in the well-known Wechat official Account “Zhichanli”;

6. “Research on the Compliance of NFT on the Digital Collectibles Distribution Platform" published in "Bang Xinyang Zhongjian Zhonghui" Wechat official Account;

7. “2022 Report on the Non-fungible Token in Sports Industry”, published in “Lanxiong Sports”, "Bang Xinyang Zhongjian Zhonghui" Wechat official Account;

8. “Comment on the nature of Infringement in the "I am not a Fat Tiger" NFT Infringement Case in Hangzhou Internet Court”, published in "Bang Xinyang Zhongjian Zhonghui" Wechat official Account;

9. “The study on the distribution of NFT digital collections in the sports industry”, published in "Bang Xinyang Zhongjian Zhonghui" Wechat official Account;

10. Participated in writing the textbook "Introduction to Sports Law" (Chapter 8), published by China University of Political Science and Law Press;

11. "Research on the Perfection of the Legalization of the Rights of Sports Event Organizers - A Concurrent Review of the Newly Revised Sports Law" published in "Sports Scientific Research".

Personal

Lawyer Rong Chao, a seasoned expert in intellectual property law, was specialized in handling complex legal cases across a myriad of industries. His career is marked by notable achievements and contributions in technology, media, telecommunications, culture, film, television, and sports law. His legal acumen is not just limited to the courtroom. Rong Chao is also a respected academic, sharing his insights and experiences through publications and lectures, further enriching the intellectual property law field.

Rong Chao's work ethic and innovative strategies were particularly evident in a landmark case involving a major technology firm. The case about Fischertechnik (Germany) v. Shanghai Dongfang Educational Equipment Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Yaxun Intelligent Robot Technology Co., Ltd. known for its intricacies and the significant legal precedent it set, highlighted his ability in solving the complex intellectual property disputes. His approach combined a deep understanding of legal frameworks with an innovative application of legal principles.

Beyond the courtroom, Rong Chao’s contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades. He has been named among the top intellectual property lawyers and has received accolades for his exceptional skills and dedication to his field. These recognitions leave a profound impact on the legal profession, particularly in the realm of intellectual property law.

Rong Chao's passion for law extends into his commitment to mentorship and education. He has been instrumental in guiding the next generation of lawyers, imparting his knowledge and experience to those entering the field. His mentorship has shaped many young legal minds, fostering a new wave of intellectual property talents.

In addition to his legal practice, Rong Chao is an active participant in various professional organizations. His involvement in these groups allows him to stay at the forefront of legal developments and contribute to shaping the future of intellectual property law. His engagement in these organizations also demonstrates his commitment to the broader legal community, working collaboratively to advance the profession.

In summary, Lawyer Rong Chao's career is characterized by a deep dedication to the field of intellectual property law. His significant legal achievements, combined with his academic contributions and commitment to mentorship, mark him as a distinguished figure in the legal community. His ongoing work continues to influence the landscape of intellectual property law, making him a notable and respected legal professional.

Work Highlights

Litigation

1. Act for Shanghai Animation Film Studio v. Zhejiang Xinying Era Culture Communication Co., Ltd. and Huayi Brothers Shanghai Cinema Management Co., Ltd. For Copyright Infringement Case of Artistic Works Depicting Characters "Calabash Brothers" and "Black Cat Sheriff" in the Declaration of Independence of the Post-80 Generation

————Case 3 of the Top 10 Hot Cases in China's Copyright Industry in 2015-2016; Case 6 of the Top 10 Cases of Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property Rights by Shanghai Courts in 2016; Selected in the Guidelines for Handling Cases in Shanghai Courts in 2022; Selected in Prof. Wang Qian's Intellectual Property Law Tutorial, 290-291

2. Act for Beijing Sina Internet Information Service Co., Ltd. v. Beijing Tianying Jiuzhou Network Technology Co., Ltd. For Chinese Super League Live Broadcasting Infringement Case

————Case 9 of the 2015-2016 Top Ten Hot Cases in China's copyright industry; Case 8 of the Top Ten Cases of Beijing Court for Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property in 2020; Selected in Prof. Wang Qian’s Intellectual Property Law Tutorial, 127-128

3. Act for the copyright dispute case between Fischer Technik GmbH (Germany) v. Shanghai Dongfang Teaching Equipment Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Yaxun Intelligent Robot Technology Co., Ltd.

————Typical Cases of the Supreme People's Court in 2023; Outstanding Cases of the Supreme People's Court in 2020; Top Ten Copyright Hot Cases in China in 2019; Top Ten Cases of Judicial Protection For Intellectual Property in Shanghai Courts in 2019; Typical Cases of Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (2015-2019); Top Ten Copyright Typical Cases in Shanghai in 2019; Selected in Prof. Wang Qian's Intellectual Property Law Tutorial, 134-135

4. Act for the case of CCTV International Network Co., Ltd. v. Century Dragon Information Network Co., Ltd. for the unauthorized online broadcasting and infringement of the Mount Everest Olympic Torch Relay during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

————Top Ten Intellectual Property Cases Award by Intellectual Property Committee of All China Lawyers Association; Top Ten Intellectual Property Cases Award by Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court

5. Act for the copyright Infringement and Unfair Competition Case of CBL (Beijing) Sports Co., Ltd. v. Shanghai KuanYu Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai HuanDian Information Technology Co., Ltd

————Selected as one of China's Top Ten Sports Law Events in 2022; Reported by Xinhua News Agency, "Sports Big Business" and other well-known media and magazines; First rights protection event of CBA organizer; The highest claim amount among sports event pirate broadcast cases so far

6. Act for Anle Film Co., Ltd. v. Beijing YouShi Interactive Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Shiyue Network Technology Co., Ltd., UUSEE Network TV set-time broadcast Huo Yuanjia starring Jet Li without legal authorization

————Reported by CCTV, Xinhua net and other authoritative official media; Selected in Prof. Wang Qian’s Copyright Law , 198-199

7. Act for the case of Beijing Jiejia Vision Technology Co., Ltd. v. Beijing Qihu Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Qihu Technology Co., Ltd. on the dispute of infringement of the right of information network dissemination of works

————Cases of the Supreme People's Court in 2022; Reported by People’s Court of Shanghai Pudong New official District wechat public account

Industry Sector Expertise

Copyright

Trademarks

Patents

Trade secrets

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Mainland China

Languages Spoken

Chinese;English

Education

Awards