Partner
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.
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
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
337-TA-1053, ITC, Judge McNamara
Certain Short-Wavelength Light Emitting Diodes, Laser Diodes and Products Containing Same
337-TA-640, ITC, Judge Luckern
Conference
5th Intellectual Property Industry Forum 5th Intellectual Property Industry Forum
March 31-April 2
Hangzhou
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
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
November 4, 2025
Beijing
Conference
10th IP Forefront Pharma Forum 10th IP Forefront Pharma Forum
September 17-19, 2025
Shanghai
"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
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 PropertyCommentary
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
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