Wang Yan

Introduction

Wang Yan is the founding partner of Han Kun’s IP department. He is a seasoned litigator who has spent more than 20 years in top US and China law firms, guiding both emerging and established companies through IP, antitrust and other global disputes. He serves as one of the firm’s managing partners and leads its IP department of more than 150 professionals.

Wang has considerable experience representing high-profile clients in IP disputes across a diverse portfolio of technologies including mobile phones, automotives, electronics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. His practice comprehensively spans competition issues, with a particular focus on anti-trust litigation and investigations.

Wang is qualified to practise law in both the People’s Republic of China and the US (New York and Washington DC). As a foreign-related IP specialist, Wang actively engages in international professional dialogue. He has participated in and delivered invited presentations at internationally renowned legal conferences such as Federal Circuit Bar, Global Series, and The Sedona Conference, deepening the exchange of perspectives between Chinese and international legal communities, and enhancing the global relevance of Chinese IP practice.

Wang serves as a Council Member of the China Intellectual Property Society, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping discussions on the development and modernisation of China’s IP legal system. He built and leads Han Kun’s international IP practice, contributing to the growth of China’s presence in global IP governance, and strengthening the interface between domestic innovation and international legal standards.

Beyond his professional practice and academic engagement, Wang plays an active role in the legal professional community, participating in key initiatives of the All China Lawyers Association and the Jiangsu Provincial Lawyers Association, where he has delivered keynote remarks and contributed to policy discussions and professional training. Through these efforts, he has made meaningful contributions to the advancement of the legal profession and the strengthening of China’s broader legal community.