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Aquila Law Firm

Aquila Law Firm

Aquila Law Firm was established in September 2020. Rooted in China and serving clients internationally, it is a specialized intellectual property law firm. Aquila is committed to using high-quality professional services to broaden access to IP filing and protection for clients in China and abroad, break down national barriers to innovation, and make quality IP protection readily accessible.

Aquila holds both a patent agency license and a legal practice license—a rare "dual-license qualification" in the industry. Through the integrated collaboration of its attorneys and patent agents, Aquila provides end-to-end, one-stop comprehensive services covering key stages such as IP applications, infringement risk analysis, IP litigation and enforcement, global IP asset transactions and operations, as well as licensing negotiations, achieving seamless integration from rights confirmation and enforcement to IP operations.

Aquila is also a foreign-related intellectual property firm. Its business coverage extends across China and major economies worldwide, with a service footprint spanning more than 20 countries and regions. Aquila has established well-developed cooperative mechanisms with dozens of renowned patent firms globally. The entire team works bilingually in Chinese and English, ensuring professional, smooth, and seamless communication with international clients and partners. Aquila can directly provide IP services to Chinese enterprises expanding into Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and other jurisdictions, while also providing precise support for overseas clients enforcing their rights in China.

Grounded in its dual-license qualification and distinguished by its cross-border practice, Aquila is committed to being your most trusted strategic intellectual property partner.

Our Vision

Breaking down cross-border barriers in innovation protection. Making intellectual property more valuable

Protecting innovation across borders and creating greater value from intellectual property.

Milestones

2020 – Establishment of Aquila Law Firm 2020 – Establishment of Aquila Law Firm

Aquila Law Firm was founded in 2020.

2020 – Dual-License Qualification 2020 – Dual-License Qualification

In 2020, Aquila obtained both a patent agency license and a legal practice license, becoming one of the few intellectual property law firms in the industry with a “dual-license” qualification. This qualification advantage enables Aquila to integrate attorneys and patent agents in a collaborative manner, connecting the full chain of filing, rights confirmation, litigation, and IP operations, and providing clients with a truly one-stop service.

2025 – Global Collaboration Network 2025 – Global Collaboration Network

In 2025, Aquila established well-developed cooperative mechanisms with dozens of renowned patent firms worldwide. Its client base spans more than 20 countries and regions, including China, the United States, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Finland, and Israel. This global collaboration network enables Aquila to directly provide IP services to Chinese enterprises entering Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and other jurisdictions, while also providing precise support for overseas clients enforcing their rights in China. Its cross-border service capabilities continue to lead among peer law firms.

2025 – Relocation of Chongqing Office 2025 – Relocation of Chongqing Office

In 2025, Aquila’s Chongqing office relocated to the 20th Floor of the office tower at Metropolitan Oriental Plaza in Jiefangbei. This marked a comprehensive upgrade of the firm’s brand image, service capacity, and international positioning. Located in a core business landmark of Chongqing, the new office not only improves the environment for client reception and team collaboration, but also further demonstrates Aquila’s strength and commitment to being rooted in Chongqing, serving the world, and continuing to deepen its cross-border intellectual property practice.

May 2026 – Selected for the Chongqing List of Foreign-Related Law Firms May 2026 – Selected for the Chongqing List of Foreign-Related Law Firms

In May 2026, Aquila was selected for the Chongqing List of Foreign-Related Law Firms, an authoritative municipal list for foreign-related legal services. The selection is jointly coordinated by multiple municipal departments and comprehensively assesses core capabilities such as foreign-related compliance services, cross-border dispute resolution, overseas intellectual property risk response, and cross-border investment and financing legal services. The selection standards are rigorous and highly recognized in the industry. Aquila’s inclusion constitutes full municipal-level recognition of its professional legal capabilities, practical expertise, and service quality.

Aquila Honors

2020 – Attorney Leo Tang Named to Best Lawyers in China 2020
2020 – Attorney Leo Tang Named to Best Lawyers in China 2020 Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most influential peer-review rankings in the global legal profession. Its selection process centers on anonymous peer recommendations and evaluations, with a focus on a lawyer’s professional competence, practice standards, and industry reputation. Its prestige is widely recognized by the international legal community. Attorney Leo Tang selection for Best Lawyers in China 2020 signifies that his professional strength and reputation in intellectual property have been broadly recognized by international peers. It also reflects the depth of professional experience of the Aquila team in cross-border intellectual property services.
May 2026 – Aquila Selected for the Chongqing List of Foreign-Related Law Firms
May 2026 – Aquila Selected for the Chongqing List of Foreign-Related Law Firms In May 2026, Aquila was selected for the Chongqing List of Foreign-Related Law Firms, an authoritative municipal list of foreign-related legal service providers. The selection is jointly coordinated by multiple municipal departments and comprehensively assesses core capabilities such as foreign-related compliance services, cross-border dispute resolution, overseas intellectual property risk response, and cross-border investment and financing legal services. The selection standards are rigorous and highly recognized in the industry. Aquila’s inclusion constitutes full municipal-level recognition of its professional legal capabilities, practical expertise, and service quality.

Aquila Credentials

Dual-License Qualifications · End-to-End Intellectual Property Services

Law Firm Practice License (approved by the Ministry of Justice / Chongqing Municipal Justice Bureau)

Law Firm Practice License (approved by the Ministry of Justice / Chongqing Municipal Justice Bureau)

Patent Agency Practice License (issued by the China National Intellectual Property Administration; Agency Code: 50274; Agency Credit Rating: A)

Patent Agency Practice License (issued by the China National Intellectual Property Administration; Agency Code: 50274; Agency Credit Rating: A)

Trademark Agency Qualification

Trademark Agency Qualification

Institutional Member of the All-China Patent Attorneys Association (ACPAA)

Institutional Member of the All-China Patent Attorneys Association (ACPAA)