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  • Mirae Asset Tower
  • 28/F, Unit A-B
  • No. 166 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong
  • Shanghai, China 200120
+86 21 6194 2005
ningling.wang@finnegan.com ningling.wang@finnegan.com

Ningling Wang

Partner

  • +86 21 6194 2005 +86 21 6194 2005
  • ningling.wang@finnegan.com ningling.wang@finnegan.com
  • Mirae Asset Tower
  • 28/F, Unit A-B
  • No. 166 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong
  • Shanghai, China 200120
  • vCard

Ningling Wang, managing partner of the firm's Shanghai office, has over 20 years of experience in various intellectual property fields. Her practice involves patent prosecution, opinions, due diligence, client counseling, licensing, and patent litigation in the areas of chemicals, chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor materials, 3D printing, and nanotechnology.

Ningling has extensive experience working with multinational and Chinese companies, providing legal advice on IP portfolio management, due diligence, licensing, litigation, and trade secret protection and enforcement. She has been involved in various cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. district courts. She also has represented companies with IP enforcement in China, including judicial and customs enforcement actions.

Ningling frequently speaks at conferences and seminars in China and internationally on patent-related topics. She has taught graduate courses on U.S. IP law at Renmin University of China Law School and at Shanghai Jiao Tong University KoGuan Law School, where the curriculum included a mock patent trial. Ningling also served as a program professor of law at China Science and Technology University. Currently, she is an adjunct professor with Dalian University of Science and Technology, School of Law.

Ningling has been recognized by Intellectual Asset Management as a Global Leader, a leader in patent transactions in China, as well as for patent prosecution. She was named a top IP strategist in the IAM Strategy 300 list, which identifies individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios. World Intellectual Property Review named Ningling as a WIPR Leader for patents in China.


NOTE: No aspect of these rankings has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Further information on methodologies is available via these links.

Et Cetera

  • Served as managing editor of the Oregon Law Review, 2000-2001.
  • Served as Law clerk to the Honorable Ann Aiken of the U.S. District Court for the D. Oregon, 2000.
  • Worked at Liu, Shen & Associates in Beijing, China, 1994-1995; and Genentech, 1998.

Experience

Certain Light Emitting Diode Chips, Laser Diode Chips and Products Containing Same

Defended five Chinese LED companies in ITC litigations.

337-TA-674, ITC, Judge Luckern

Certain Sulfentrazone, Sulfentrazone Compositions, and Processes for Making Sulfentrazone

Defended two Chinese agro-chemical companies, defeating a petition for a temporary exclusion order and prevailing at trial, holding the patent invalid and not infringed.

337-TA-914, ITC, Judge Lord

Certain Plant-Derived Recombinant Human Serum Albumins ("rHSA") and Products Containing Same

Represented respondent Wuhan Healthgen Biotechnology Corporation in patent infringement and Lanham Act litigation involving rice-derived human albumin.

337-TA-1238, ITC, Judge McNamara

Prosecuting patents for startup Hutchison Medipharma

Finnegan prepared and prosecuted patents for startup Hutchison Medipharma in the United States for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. Those patents cover a small molecule, fruquintinib, which received approval in China.

Two-Way Radio Equipment and Systems, Related Software, and Components Thereof

Represented respondents in investigation involving two-way radios and related audio features, including obtaining favorable decision on new designs.

337-TA-1053, ITC, Judge McNamara

Certain Short-Wavelength Light Emitting Diodes, Laser Diodes and Products Containing Same

Defended Chinese LED companies in ITC litigation.

337-TA-640, ITC, Judge Luckern

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Insights

Conference

LESI Annual Conference 2026 LESI Annual Conference 2026

April 26-29, 2026

Dublin

Conference

5th Intellectual Property Industry Forum 5th Intellectual Property Industry Forum

March 31-April 2

Hangzhou

Seminar

6th Innovation and IP Forum 6th Innovation and IP Forum

November 11, 2025

Beijing

Event

Patent Litigation Developments and Strategies in Europe and the U.S.: ITC and UPC Practices - Shanghai

Patent Litigation Developments and Strategies in Europe and the U.S.: ITC and UPC Practices - Shanghai Patent Litigation Developments and Strategies in Europe and the U.S.: ITC and UPC Practices - Shanghai

November 7, 2025

Shanghai

Seminar

Patent Litigation Developments and Strategies in Europe and U.S.: ITC and UPC Practices - Beijing

Patent Litigation Developments and Strategies in Europe and U.S.: ITC and UPC Practices - Beijing Patent Litigation Developments and Strategies in Europe and U.S.: ITC and UPC Practices - Beijing

November 4, 2025

Beijing

Conference

10th IP Forefront Pharma Forum 10th IP Forefront Pharma Forum

September 17-19, 2025

Shanghai

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Professional Recognition

"Ningling Wang captains the [Shanghai] team immaculately, thanks to her profound knowledge of IP matters. Familiar with the intricacies of US IP law, Wang effortlessly handles Chinese invalidation proceedings, akin to inter partes reviews."

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“A superb strategist, Ningling Wang takes the lead on patent related issues across diverse industries. Familiar with the ins and outs of U.S. IP law, Wang effortlessly handles Chinese invalidation proceedings akin to inter partes reviews.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“With Ningling Wang at the helm, [Shanghai] navigates the patent landscape adroitly for clients in numerous industry sectors. Well versed in U.S. law, the consummate IP strategist shines brightest in the contentious IP field – she is highly recommended for inter partes review proceedings in the United States.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Managing partner of the Shanghai office, Ningling Wang is the primary point of contact…She is a dab hand at non-contentious matters, but also excels at enforcing IP rights and draws on extensive experience before the US district courts and International Trade Commission (ITC).”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“The versatile all-rounder has a keen sense of long-term strategy.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Ningling Wang heads up the Shanghai bureau with professionalism. Her diverse skill set guarantees her assistance through every stage of the patent lifecycle is invaluable.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Teamwork is the name of Finnegan’s game; the personable Ningling Wang often works closely with Washington counterparts…to make great things happen. Her background in chemical and biomedical engineering works well with her experience in ITC proceedings and her client-centric approach. Wang garners high praise from clients as being ‘the best in the IP field in the Greater China region.’”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Ningling Wang captains the team immaculately thanks to her unfathomably deep knowledge of IP matters. Familiar with the intricacies of US IP law, Wang effortlessly handles Chinese invalidation proceedings akin to inter partes reviews.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

"Ningling Wang captains the [Shanghai] team immaculately, thanks to her profound knowledge of IP matters. Familiar with the intricacies of US IP law, Wang effortlessly handles Chinese invalidation proceedings, akin to inter partes reviews."

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“A superb strategist, Ningling Wang takes the lead on patent related issues across diverse industries. Familiar with the ins and outs of U.S. IP law, Wang effortlessly handles Chinese invalidation proceedings akin to inter partes reviews.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“With Ningling Wang at the helm, [Shanghai] navigates the patent landscape adroitly for clients in numerous industry sectors. Well versed in U.S. law, the consummate IP strategist shines brightest in the contentious IP field – she is highly recommended for inter partes review proceedings in the United States.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Managing partner of the Shanghai office, Ningling Wang is the primary point of contact…She is a dab hand at non-contentious matters, but also excels at enforcing IP rights and draws on extensive experience before the US district courts and International Trade Commission (ITC).”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“The versatile all-rounder has a keen sense of long-term strategy.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Ningling Wang heads up the Shanghai bureau with professionalism. Her diverse skill set guarantees her assistance through every stage of the patent lifecycle is invaluable.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Teamwork is the name of Finnegan’s game; the personable Ningling Wang often works closely with Washington counterparts…to make great things happen. Her background in chemical and biomedical engineering works well with her experience in ITC proceedings and her client-centric approach. Wang garners high praise from clients as being ‘the best in the IP field in the Greater China region.’”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Ningling Wang captains the team immaculately thanks to her unfathomably deep knowledge of IP matters. Familiar with the intricacies of US IP law, Wang effortlessly handles Chinese invalidation proceedings akin to inter partes reviews.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

News

Announcement

Finnegan Partner Ningling Wang Becomes President of Licensing Executives Society International Finnegan Partner Ningling Wang Becomes President of Licensing Executives Society International

May 4, 2026

Award/Ranking

IAM Recognizes Six Finnegan Partners in its 2026 Global Leaders Guide IAM Recognizes Six Finnegan Partners in its 2026 Global Leaders Guide

October 22, 2025

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Award/Ranking

50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000

50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000

June 2, 2025

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Award/Ranking

Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings

Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings

May 30, 2025

Managing Intellectual Property

Commentary

IP Leaders Need to Learn and Adapt Fast: LES International President-Elect IP Leaders Need to Learn and Adapt Fast: LES International President-Elect

May 27, 2025

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)

Award/Ranking

Nine Finnegan Partners Recognized in the Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers

Nine Finnegan Partners Recognized in the Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers

May 23, 2025

The Lawdragon 500: Leading Litigators in America
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Professional Activities

  • Licensing Executives Society International
    (President, 2026-present; Deputy Treasurer, 2023-2025; Director, Board of Directors, 2023-2025; Legal Counsel to Board of Directors, 2022-2023; Co-Chair, Chemical Energy Environment & Materials (CEEM) Committee, 2018-2023; Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Committee, 2015-2018; Vice-Chair, Asia Pacific Committee, 2010-2015)
  • Licensing Executives Society (LES) China
    (Special Counsel, 2015-present; Director, Board of Directors, 2009-present)
  • American Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai
    (Co-Chair, Legal Committee, 2014-2017; Co-Chair, IP Committee, 2010-2012)
  • BayHelix Group
    (2013-present)
  • American Bar Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Federal Circuit Bar Association
  • Order of the Coif
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • District of Columbia
  • New York
  • New Jersey

Education

University of Oregon School of Law
J.D., Order of the Coif, 2001
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.S., Biomedical Engineering, with honors, 1997
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
B.S., Chemical Engineering, with honors, 1994

Clerkships

  • U.S. District Court, D. Oregon, Hon. Ann Aiken

Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Ningling's Practices

AI + Finnegan
AI + Patent
AI + Trade Secrets
Diligence, Licensing, and Opinions
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
Arbitration and Other ADR
Branded Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) Litigation and Trials
ITC Section 337 Investigations and Trials
Patent Litigation and Trials
Pretrial Strategies
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
Trade Secrets
Patent Office Invalidation Proceedings
PTAB Invalidation Proceedings: IPR and PGR
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Due Diligence
Freedom to Operate Opinions
IP Portfolio Management
Licensing, Pooling, and Other Transactions
Opinions and Counseling
Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Patent Mining and Mapping
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)
Trade Secrets

Ningling's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Electronic Devices and Components
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
Additive Manufacturing
Chemical
Energy
Clean Energy and Renewables
Oil and Gas
Life Sciences
Biologics
Digital Health
Medical Device and Diagnostics
Pharmaceutical

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