Angela SU Qi

Angela SU Qi is Partner, Head of IPR, and operations at Horizons China.

As a seasoned IPR expert, Angela holds extensive experience in handling diverse IPR cases related to China. Specifically, she has formulated IPR strategies for inbound and outbound investors in China and advised several high-profile cases to safeguard trademark rights. Equally, she monitors the development of IPRS legislation in China as it strengthens IPR protection to adapt the economy from high-speed growth to high-quality development. Hence, Angela’s expertise provides specialised knowledge and finesse for both clients venturing in or out of China.

In her multi-facet role as Head of Operations, Angela steers the operation team to advise primarily foreign investors in China. From pre-investment to establishment, governance, and ultimately exit, the team enable shareholders to remotely govern their Chinese subsidiary. Under Angela’s leadership, multidisciplinary professionals collaborate to ensure the correct legal, tax and accountancy framework is implemented.

Angela’s current work includes formulating IPR strategies for a European FCCG group in China, overseeing trademark infringement cases, and leading licensing negotiations for international companies investing in China. Additionally, she has led IPR cases for Chinese groups and enterprises investing aboard such as IPR layout, defense strategy, infringement analysis, cross-border rights and technology disputes, and alternative dispute resolutions. Angela is a regular and sought-after speaker for IPR development in China.

Angela has studied and worked in Europe for more than 10 years and holds experience at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (‘WIPO’) in Geneva, Switzerland. Her international experience has equipped her with in-depth knowledge of European IPRS protection and WIPO’s framework and services related to trademark, patents, and so forth.

Prior to Horizons, Angela served in several law firms, acted as IPRS consultant to multinationals investing in China.