Shanghai, China – Watson & Band is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious "Service Integrity Award" by the Shanghai Trademark Brand Association (STBA). The honor was conferred on October 16, 2025, during the association’s 30th Anniversary Celebration held at the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center.

The event gathered over 200 prominent industry figures, including representatives from the China Trademark Association, legal scholars, and corporate leaders, to celebrate high-quality development in the intellectual property sector.

Recognized for Integrity and Trust

Among the evening's highest honors, Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd received the "Service Integrity Award." This accolade recognizes the agency’s long-standing adherence to ethical business practices and its commitment to the philosophy of "Good Faith and Quality Service." For international clients, this award serves as a verification of Watson & Band’s reputation as a trustworthy partner in the Chinese legal landscape.

Success in Complex Trademark Litigation

In addition to the firm-wide honor, the STBA highlighted Watson & Band's technical prowess by selecting two of its recent victories as "Exemplary Trademark Agency Cases" for the 2024-2025 period. These selections highlight the firm's ability to navigate complex administrative disputes:

Winner, Exemplary Trademark Agency Case: Case No. 747577932: Successfully handled the refusal review for the "YICAI" word and device mark.

Nomination, Exemplary Trademark Agency Case: Case No. 73882945: Successfully managed the opposition case regarding the "FABFITFUN" trademark.

These achievements underscore Watson & Band’s comprehensive strength in trademark prosecution and protection, reinforcing our status as a leading firm for both domestic and international brand owners.