Champion Group began in 2001, founded by Frank Ku as a specialist IP agency in Guangzhou. As China’s IP landscape expanded, Champion grew into a trusted partner for domestic enterprises and Fortune Global 500 brands, building a strong reputation for practical, results‑driven enforcement.
Through the 2010s, the Group expanded to 18 offices across mainland China, with additional presence in Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia, and Vietnam, and developed one of the region’s strongest offline investigation teams for factory‑level enforcement, supply‑chain mapping, grey‑market disruption, and commercial crime work.
ChampionIPR is a leading Asia‑based, full‑spectrum brand protection and investigations partner. We combine on‑the‑ground enforcement, advanced intelligence, and in‑house legal services to deliver measurable results against counterfeiting, illicit trade, and commercial risk.
Champion established its boutique IP law firm to deliver full‑chain protection—from administrative actions to civil and criminal litigation—led by senior practitioners Joyce Cao, Lisa Yang, and Kenda Peng.
Champion launched Chuangyin, its digital and SaaS arm led by former Alibaba IPR leaders Sean Gu and Andy Xue. Chuangyin provides large‑scale online monitoring, AI‑driven infringement detection, and O2O case linkage through platforms such as Jianzhi, Intelligence, and Scope.
In 2024, Champion expanded with CBI in Hong Kong, adding capabilities in business intelligence, due diligence, cross‑boundary enforcement, cyber‑security, digital forensics, VIP protection, and counter‑surveillance. CBI is led by experienced professionals including Chris Merchant, Daniel Chan, and Stanley Chan.
Champion Group is a fully integrated Asia‑based brand‑protection and risk‑management organisation, combining online intelligence, offline investigations, specialised IP legal services, commercial‑crime capabilities, cyber‑security, digital forensics, and VIP protection.
We support 200+ Fortune Global 500 companies.
Leading Chinese enterprises.
Innovative SMEs across sectors
Including pharmaceuticals, technology, FMCG, luxury, and consumer goods
Our defining strength is our ability to turn intelligence into action, delivering seamless protection across the world’s most complex IP and risk environments.
ChampionIPR works closely with brand owners, legal teams, and enforcement authorities to deliver practical, effective, and defensible outcomes. We are solution‑focused, commercially aware, and trusted by leading global brands.
