Jing He

Jing He Hong Kong

Member of the arbitral tribunal Expert
Hong Kong Chinese (Hong Kong) Resident in China English — Fluent Chinese — Fluent

Surname
He
First name
Jing
Current professional position
Founding Partner
Organisation / firm
GEN Law Firm
Country of residence
China
Nationality
Chinese (Hong Kong)
Languages spoken & proficiency
EnglishFluent ChineseFluent

Arbitrator roles
Member of the arbitral tribunal
Expert
Expert
Professional biography
Mr. He has nearly 30 years’ experience in handling IP litigation, antitrust, policy advocacy and compliance matters. He started his legal career as a patent attorney in Silicon Valley and spent about 9 years in a major international law firm before developing his private practice in China. He successfully guided clients on many complex legal matters, including FRAND rate setting for standard essential patents, injunctive relief in patent litigations, live sports broadcast, bad faith trademark litigations, major licensing transactions in semiconductor and wireless communications. Major industrial associations often consult with Mr. He on China legal and policy matters. Mr. He was selected as Recommended Intellectual Property Lawyer by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, WTR 1000, Benchmark Litigation, ALB, Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000, IAM Strategy 300 and Global Leaders, and the Client Choice Awards by Lexology. Mr. He is passionate about making policy changes and contributing to legal environment in China. He was the key consultant conducting a U.S.-China Intellectual Property Dialogue where top U.S. and China experts convene and deliver roadmap documents for China intellectual property reforms. He also leads the policy programs as the executive director of Beijing Zhongguancun (ZGC) Intellectual Property Strategy Research Institute. Mr. He often speaks at major international conferences such as Fordham International IP Conference. He has been actively contributing leadership in education and legal professions and is also involved in multiple charity programs related to environment, rural education and art. Mr. He is the appointed advisor for LL.M program at Peking University School of IP. Mr. He is on the executive council of IP Association of China Law Society. Education • J.D., University of Notre Dame, 2000 • B.Sc. in Physics, Peking University • LL.B., Peking University, 1997 Professional Associations • Advisor for LL.M program at Peking University School of IP • Member of Standing Committee, IP Association of China Law Society • Adjunct Professor, Nanjing Normal University

Mediations conducted
Up to 10
10 years in this role
Expert appointments
Up to 10
2 years in this role
Role in arbitrations
Member of tribunal

Legal / dispute expertise
Antitrust / competition law Copyrights & related rights Designs SEPs / FRAND Trade secrets & know-how Trademarks Unfair competition Unitary patents
Technical expertise
Artificial intelligence / data technologies Electricity / power systems Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Medical technology / medical devices Physics Renewable energy Robotics & automation
Industries
Energy & utilities Manufacturing & industrials Pharmaceuticals & life sciences Technology & IT Telecommunications

Bar admission(s)
China, California
Governing law experience
Civil law Common law
Mediation style
Evaluative Facilitative Transformative

Education (degrees)
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Science in Physics
Relevant training
University of Notre Dame (1997-2000)
Peking University Law School (1994-1997)
Peking University Department of Physics (1991-1996)
Institutional panels & memberships
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Publications and/or speaking engagements

Articles: • Co-author, What China’s AI Action Plan says about copyright of AI datasets, WTR, August 2025 • Author, China’s proposed rules for examining AI patents focus on ethics, claim drafting and disclosure requirements, IAM, May 2025 • Co-author, How China Deals with Trade Secrets Protection, UIA Juriste International, October 10, 2023 • Co-author, Unpacking China's first patent linkage decision, IAM, May 10, 2022 • Co-author, Anti-suit injunctions are a race to the bottom – and arbitration is the answer, IAM, February 2022 Speaking Engagements: • Panelist, Litigate, Regulate or Co-Create? Building a New Paradigm for IP in the Age of AI, Global Forum of IP, Singapore IP Week 2026, August 2026 • Moderator, China Panel, the 33rd Fordham International IP Conference, April 2026 • Co-moderator, Asia Day, the 32nd Fordham International IP Conference, April 2025 • Panelist, Plenary Session, Key Current IP Issue, 32nd Fordham International IP Conference, April 2025 • Speaker, China Legislation Law Society Annual Academic Conference, November 11-12, 2023