Zhiheng Sharing | "Eight Crimes of Intellectual Property and Case Studies and Fraud Cases of Fraudulent Government Subsidies" Zhiheng Criminal Center Criminal Defense Sharing Meeting was successfully held

On the afternoon of December 5, 2024, the Zhiheng Criminal Center successfully held a criminal defense sharing and exchange session titled “The Eight Major Intellectual Property Crimes, Case Studies, and Fraud Cases Involving the Misappropriation of Government Subsidies” in the main conference room at Zhiheng’s headquarters. This seminar featured keynote presentations by Wang Qionghua, Partner at Zhiheng Headquarters and Member of the Criminal Law Center, and Xing Tingting, Deputy Director of the Financial Crime Defense Department at Zhiheng. Participants also included Zhang Nannan, Member of the Zhiheng Headquarters Management Committee and Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center; Liu Yunfa, Deputy Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center and Director of the Commercial Crime Defense Department; Gan Dingzhong, Deputy Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center and Director of the Financial Crime Defense Department; and Guo Liang, Deputy Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center and Director of the Cybercrime Defense Department.

Li Lizhen, Secretary-General of the Financial Crime Defense Department of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center, presided over the event.

Themed Presentation: “Eight Sins of Intellectual Property and Case Studies”

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Wang Qionghua, Partner at Zhiheng Headquarters and Member of the Criminal Law Center

Attorney Wang Qionghua analyzed eight offenses under the Criminal Law that infringe upon intellectual property rights and shared a case involving the crime of selling goods bearing a counterfeit registered trademark for discussion with the attendees. As society places increasing emphasis on intellectual property protection, instances of intellectual property infringement have also been on the rise. Attorney Wang Qionghua highlighted the complexity and concealment of intellectual property crimes in the context of rapid advancements in information technology and the internet, emphasizing that, when handling such cases, lawyers must not only be well-versed in the relevant legal provisions but also possess a deep understanding of industry trends.

Thematic Presentation: Analysis of Fraud Cases Involving the Misappropriation of Government Subsidies

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Xing Tingting, Deputy Director of the Financial Crime Defense Department at

Attorney Xing Tingting provided a detailed analysis of “fraud cases involving the misappropriation of government subsidies.” As government policies to support enterprises continue to improve, the scale of various government subsidies and support funds disbursed has expanded year after year. However, cases of fraudulently obtaining such subsidies through false declarations and forged documentation have also been on the rise. This criminal conduct not only entails criminal liability but may also damage a company’s reputation and even undermine the healthy development of the industry.

Guest commentary

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Zhang Nannan (left), member of the Zhiheng Headquarters Management Committee and Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center.

Liu Yunfa (right), Deputy Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center and Director of the Commercial Crime Defense Department.

Gan Dingzhong (left), Deputy Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center and Director of the Financial Crime Defense Department.

Guo Liang (right), Deputy Director of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center and Director of the Cybercrime Defense Department.

The guests took to the stage one by one to offer their comments on this case‑study seminar, all of whom remarked that the two lawyers’ presentations were packed with valuable insights. With the number of cases involving intellectual property protection and government subsidies steadily increasing, lawyers must maintain a high level of professionalism when handling such matters. The panelists also offered supplementary insights from various perspectives, engaging in an in-depth discussion on challenges in evidence collection in intellectual property cases, standards for evidence review, and compliance review mechanisms in government-subsidy‑related fraud cases.

Present the letter of appointment.

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The on-site presentation of the appointment letters

Host: Li Lizhen, Secretary-General of the Zhicheng Financial Crime Defense Department

At the event site

Group photo

The recent “Eight Intellectual Property Crimes, Case Studies, and Fraudulent Obtaining of Government Subsidies” criminal defense sharing and exchange seminar hosted by the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center was held successfully. Through professional presentations and discussions, the event further enhanced the Zhiheng attorneys’ expertise and collaborative capabilities, providing practical insights for handling related cases. In the future, the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center will also actively organize sharing and exchange events, contributing to the further professionalization of Zhiheng.

Main lecturer

Introduction

Attorney Wang Qionghua

Partner at

Secretary-General of the Copyright Law Professional Committee of the Shenzhen Lawyers Association

Secretary-General of the Zhiheng Intellectual Property Center, Deputy Director of the Copyright Committee

Director of the Intellectual Property Criminal-Civil Intersection Specialist Committee, Zhiheng Center for Criminal-Civil Legal Affairs

Member of the Zhiheng Criminal Law Center

Professional field

Intellectual Property Compliance, and the Intersection of Criminal and Civil Protection and Defense in Intellectual Property Matters

Comprehensive Legal Services for Emerging Cutting-Edge Technologies

Civil and commercial litigation and arbitration; corporate legal counsel

Representative works

“Longan Lawyers’ Interpretation of the Civil Code: The Contract Section”

A Course in Cyber Law

Antitrust Legal Practice in Chinese Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions

Attorney Xing Tingting

Lawyer at

Deputy Director of the Financial Crime Defense Department at

Major/Specialization

Criminal defense, labor disputes, civil and commercial contract disputes, and matrimonial and family disputes.

Classic Cases or Specialized Services

The intentional homicide case of Fu, the rape case of Liu, the intentional destruction of property case of Huang, the criminal case with a related civil claim involving robbery brought by Liu, the retrial and protest cases concerning a sales contract dispute between a Shenzhen-based company and a Guangzhou-based company, the action for enforcement objection brought by Zhang against Pang and others, and the labor dispute case between an Huizhou-based company and more than twenty porters.