1.A landmark case in China's intellectual property history – the Proview vs. Apple iPad trademark ownership and infringement dispute.

★ This case topped the “Top 10 Intellectual Property Judicial Protection Cases of China in 2012”published by the Supreme People’s Court.

★ This case is featured in the China Court Museum, and is the only one of the "Four Major Cases of People's Court Achievements in IP Trials" to display the name of the representing lawyer.

(link:https://www.court.gov.cn/zixun/xiangqing/5269.html)

2.One of the most influential and researched cases in China – the Jin Ahuan vs. Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation and Shenzhen Zhenai.com “If You Are the One” trademark infringement case.

★ The Supreme People's Court: Top 10 Intellectual Property Cases Tried by Chinese Courts in 2016.

(link:https://www.court.gov.cn/zixun/xiangqing/41672.html)

3. Trade Secret Training Service: Organized a series of trade secret training projects for China Resources Corporation from 2020 to 2021, involving notable scholars, judges, and lawyers. A trade secret protection handbook was developed for the group.

4.Successfully handled a non-litigation legal project involving the overall liquidation and asset verification of a real estate project valued at RMB 7 billion, commissioned by China Resources Group.

★Yingke Law Firm: Top 10 Non-Litigation Cases of 2016.

5. Represented OPPO and its affiliate ZEKU (Zheku) in a criminal case concerning the breach of trade secrets by an employee, successfully securing a conviction and upholding the verdict on appeal.

★ The Guangdong Provincial People's Procuratorate: Top 10 Typical Cases of Procuratorates in Guangdong Province in Strengthening Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property in 2023.

(link:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CwTPgIGQrN8KgEM7DanVRA)

★ Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation: Top 10 Events of Trade Secret Protection in Guangdong Province in 2023.

(link:http://amr.gd.gov.cn/zwdt/mtgz/content/post_4453701.html)

★ Shenzhen Lawyers Association: Typical Cases of Intellectual Property of Shenzhen Lawyers (Trade Secrets) in 2023.

(link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/0cSKPSe6B-OM-jxMVQbhwg)

6. Handled a series of trademark disputes between Wuhan Proview Technology Co., Ltd. and a Fortune 500 company from the U.S.

7. "Pure K" trademark dispute: Represented Zhuhai Hengqin Haosong Cultural Investment Management Group Co., Ltd. in a successful defense in a trademark invalidation dispute involving the well-known "Pure K" trademark.

8. Represented Shenzhen Nonferrous Metals Finance Co., Ltd. in an administrative litigation and compensation case against the Shenzhen Planning and Land Resources Bureau, securing RMB 8.7 million in compensation, a highly regarded case in China’s legal circles.

9. Supreme People’s Court high-profile case involving a double return of RMB 577.2 million in earnest money – Shenzhen Pengyue Investment vs. Shaanxi Changtong Real Estate Share Transfer Dispute.

10. Secured a successful claim for a breach of contract penalty worth RMB 100 million against the Shaodong County Government – Bangsheng Real Estate vs. Shaodong County Natural Resources Bureau Land Transfer Contract Dispute.

11.  First case about Chinese High Court applying the "change of circumstances" doctrine – Chengdu Shuangnan Airport Construction and Development Co., Ltd. vs. Renrenle Commercial Group House Lease Dispute.

12. Successfully represented a private school in a loan guarantee case, achieving a breakthrough in judicial practice by confirming the school’s liability despite the limitations of China’s Guarantee Law.

13. Represented Newland Holdings (02103.HK) in a dispute over the Nanchang Pingan International Financial Center real estate project.

14. Represented Shenzhen Danzhutou Joint Stock Cooperative Company in a dispute involving real estate development rights valued at billions, successfully defending the company’s rights.

15. Assisted XX Biotech in resolving a diplomatic dispute between China and Spain over the export of COVID-19 antibody test kits, contributing to the peaceful resolution of the matter.

16. Chengdu Hualian Co., Ltd. vs. Shenzhen Deep Harbor Industrial and Trade Co., Ltd. – a compulsory enforcement case involving a 10% equity stake worth RMB 24 million.

17. Represented Dongzheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. in a successful arbitration concerning a share pledge repurchase dispute.

18. Huang Sheng vs. Shaanxi International Trust Investment Corporation and Shenzhen Securities Department – stock infringement and overdraft dispute.

19. Foshan Taiding Real Estate Co., Ltd. vs. Foshan Natural Resources Bureau – a land use rights contract dispute.

20. Defended Shenzhen xx Power Technology Co., Ltd. in a product liability case involving a data center fire, resulting in the plaintiff withdrawing a RMB 72 million claim.

★Representative, 7th People’s Congress of Futian District, Shenzhen

★Chairman, 6th Administrative Law Committee, Shenzhen Lawyers Association

 ★Chairman, 7th Corporate Law Committee, Shenzhen Lawyers Association

★ Ranked first among "Eminent Practitioners" in Corporate/Commercial: Guangdong: from 2024 to 2025.

Chambers & Partners 2025:

“Xiao Caiyuan is based in Yingke Law Firm's Shenzhen office and is a veteran commercial dispute resolution lawyer with a focus on real estate. He is additionally noted for his knowledge in IP law.”

★ Voted a "Leading Individual" in Chambers & Partners' Corporate & Commercial Law category for 10 consecutive years from 2014 to 2023.

Chambers & Partners 2022 & 2023:

"Xiao Caiyuan of Yingke Law Firm is a seasoned commercial dispute - resolution lawyer with a focus on real estate."

Chambers & Partners 2016:

"Xiao Caiyuan, a dispute - resolution expert at Yingke Law Firm's Shenzhen office, has accumulated extensive experience. He has advised on numerous high - profile cases and is well - versed in various types of contentious matters, including contract disputes and intellectual property infringement."

★ Winner of "ALB 2016 China Top 15 Litigators" by Asian Legal Business (ALB), a premier legal magazine under Thomson Reuters and one of the world's most influential legal media and renowned legal ranking institutions.