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Recently, the International Trademark Association (INTA) formally announced the list of recipients for its 2025 Committee Excellence Awards. Three experts from the China region were selected, with Ms Yang Siping, a solicitor at JAVY Law Firm, being honoured for her outstanding contributions as Co-Chair of the INTA Communications Committee's China Subcommittee.

This award recognises distinguished committee members who have efficiently advanced committee work through exemplary actions. Ms Yang's selection signifies that her professional contributions and leadership have gained high recognition from an internationally authoritative organisation.

Professional Leadership, Mutual Empowerment

For the 2024–2025 term, Ms Yang serves as Co-Chair of the INTA Communications Committee's China Subcommittee, overseeing its operations. Under her leadership, the subcommittee systematically communicates China's latest developments and achievements in intellectual property legislation, jurisprudence and policy to the international community. It also ensures the precise implementation of INTA's global content within China, continuously enhancing the nation's international visibility and professional influence in intellectual property through high-quality content dissemination, thematic seminars and industry exchanges.

Multiple Roles, Sustained Dedication

Additionally, Ms Yang was selected for the inaugural INTA Global Correspondents Pool. From January 2026, she will undertake the dual responsibility of introducing China's IP developments to the international community while translating cutting-edge global trends for domestic audiences. Simultaneously, she has been elected to the INTA Trademark Review Committee for the 2026–2027 term, participating in the editorial review and contribution to this century-old legal journal, thereby engaging deeply with the forefront of intellectual property scholarship and practice.

Honours Reflect Professional Commitment

‘Committee members are our most valuable asset,’ stated INTA, emphasising that their professional expertise is pivotal to advancing global trademark and intellectual property endeavours. This recognition not only affirms Ms Yang Siping's individual capabilities but also underscores the international calibre and high standards of JAVY Law Firm's intellectual property team.

JAVY Law Firm remains committed to developing an intellectual property legal service system with a global perspective. Leveraging INTA's international platform, Ms Yang Siping will further facilitate exchanges between Chinese and international intellectual property practices and systems, contributing Chinese insights to global intellectual property governance. She will deliver precise, pragmatic and bespoke cross-border intellectual property solutions for clients worldwide.