Doris(Xue) Dong

Ms. Doris Dong specializes in intellectual property disputes and transactions, general civil and commercial dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration), and compliance investigations. She graduated from a prestigious law school in China and has been providing legal services to domestic and international clients on complex and cutting-edge legal issues. Her clients include well-known companies from manufacturing, cosmetics, retail, fast-moving consumer goods, automotive, medical, and gaming industries.

Ms. Dong is particularly skilled in handling various internet infringement disputes and has gained substantial experience in assisting clients with public relations crises and challenges. With solid expertise and extensive cross-regional and cross-industry experience, she provides timely, effective, and professional legal services to her clients.

Bachelor of Laws, Fudan University
Master of Laws, Fudan University
Academic Exchange, Soochow University

Doris Dong joined Ronze Partners in 2024. Before it, she worked in the Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property team of Fangda Partners for ten years.

Intellectual Property - Representative Project Experience
Trade Secrets
● Represented a U.S. multinational company in a dispute involving a former employee who downloaded hundreds of thousands of trade secret documents from the company's server before leaving, posing a significant threat and evidentiary challenge. Successfully helped the company avoid the risk of trade secret leakage and secured substantial compensation through a series of legal actions and negotiations.
● Represented a leading automotive parts supplier in four trade secret disputes with former employees, including evidence collection, investigation, interviews, settlement, and litigation.
● Represented a U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer in a trade secret infringement dispute with a former employee.
● Represented a UK-based medical device company in a trade secret infringement dispute with a former employee.
● Drafted trade secret protection agreements and confidentiality agreements for several companies and provided compliance advice on trade secret protection systems.

Antitrust
● Represented a global gas processing company in an antitrust lawsuit initiated by a client for abuse of market dominance, winning the case in the first instance.
● Represented a leading domestic third-party payment platform in an antitrust lawsuit initiated by a professional consumer, winning the case in the first instance.
● Represented a global materials supplier in a vertical monopoly agreement dispute initiated by its distributor.
● Represented several world-leading companies from various industries, including two European luxury car manufacturers, a chemical production company, and a zipper industry pioneer, in responding to antitrust investigations initiated by Chinese enforcement agencies.
Trademarks, Copyrights, and Unfair Competition
● Represented a global cosmetics company in a trademark infringement lawsuit initiated by another renowned cosmetics company.
● Represented a global hotel management company in filing administrative complaints with local authorities against multiple infringers across China who registered its trademark as business names or prominently used it in related services, achieving positive results.
● Represented a global cosmetics company in handling IP cooperation agreement disputes.
● Represented a well-known domestic video platform in a copyright lawsuit initiated by an internet giant.
● Represented a well-known domestic internet company in responding to mass information network dissemination rights infringement lawsuits initiated by professional rights defenders.
Trademark Transaction
● Represented many well-known companies across various industries in completing strategic trademark acquisition projects, including trademark selection, acquisition plan design, acquisition negotiation, preparation of transaction documents, and trademark transfer applications, helping clients establish defensive trademark protection systems.
● Successfully applied for and helped a global cosmetics company be included in Shanghai's key trademark protection list.
Online Platform Complaints and Administrative Complaints
● Represented clients from various industries in filing comprehensive complaints for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and defamation cases occurring on the internet (including but not limited to e-commerce platforms and social media), achieving positive outcomes.
● Represented a global hotel management company in filing administrative complaints with local industrial and commercial authorities across China, including in Guizhou, Fujian, and Henan, against infringers who registered its trademark as business names or prominently used it in related services, achieving positive results.
● Represented multiple enterprises in responding to consumer complaints filed with the Market Supervision Administration and Tax Bureau for violations of consumer protection and advertising laws.
Corporate Reputation and Goodwill
● Represented a well-known domestic video platform in a defamation lawsuit initiated by another well-known domestic video platform.
● Represented a globally renowned domestic gaming company in a defamation lawsuit over false negative statements on the internet.
● Represented a well-known domestic smart home appliance company in a commercial defamation and false advertising lawsuit initiated by a competitor.
● Represented a pre-IPO company in a defamation lawsuit against malicious reporting by a news media outlet.
● Provided consultation, complaints, and letters for traditional automotive companies and new energy vehicle manufacturers in internet defamation disputes.
General Commercial Litigation and Arbitration - Representative Project Experience
● Represented a large listed state-owned enterprise in multiple financial leasing contract disputes and enforcement proceedings with equipment buyers and lessees, involving 780 million RMB, successfully preserving assets and ultimately recovering losses through enforcement.
● Represented a medical device company in arbitration arising from patent and equity transfer agreements.
● Represented a Japanese enterprise in a service contract dispute with a supplier.
● Represented a foreign bank in a series of financial derivative dispute arbitrations and related litigation proceedings at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission.
● Represented a foreign bank in a U.S. dollar loan contract dispute between the bank and personal clients.
● Represented multiple Fortune 500 hotel management companies in travel service contract disputes with several consumers.
● Represented a Japanese enterprise in a service contract dispute with a supplier.
● Represented a financial institution in participating in HNA Group's bankruptcy proceedings, assisting the client in filing claims (involving hundreds of billions of RMB), providing legal consultation during the claim filing process, and initiating bankruptcy claim confirmation litigation on behalf of the client.
Compliance Investigation - Representative Project Experience

● Represented a Fortune 500 hotel management company in responding to government investigations initiated by the Cyberspace Administration, Industry and Commerce Bureau, Tourism Bureau, and Public Security Bureau, and conducted internal investigations, proposing rectification measures.
● Participated in an investigation of a global leader in the building materials and home appliances industry in China suspected of accounting fraud, providing legal opinions and solutions on cross-border handling issues involving state secrets and personal information.
● Participated in multiple internal investigation cases initiated by a global telecommunications company regarding its joint venture in China, providing legal opinions and solutions on cross-border handling issues involving state secrets and personal information.
● Assisted a U.S. law firm in collecting evidence in China for a grand jury trial initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice involving allegations of violating United Nations embargo regulations, providing legal opinions and solutions on cross-border handling issues involving state secrets and personal information.
● Conducted internal investigations and initiated criminal complaints for clients from various industries regarding senior executives suspected of serious violations of company regulations and laws.