Enforcement of Anti-Counterfeiting Claims
Includes a Live Web Event on 02/10/2026 at 10:00 AM (EST)
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This webinar will address emerging enforcement mechanisms for U.S. plaintiffs against Chinese and other foreign defendants, with particular focus on “Schedule A” litigation in U.S. District Court and considerations when pursuing enforcement of U.S. judgments in China based upon reciprocity. “Schedule A” lawsuits have become a powerful mechanism for plaintiffs to assert claims of intellectual property infringement against multiple foreign entities, in various U.S. jurisdictions, including the Northern District of Illinois, where the majority of such lawsuits are filed. Meanwhile, enforcement of U.S. judgments in IP cases based upon reciprocity is a still untested procedure, but one that offers a new avenue for generating deterrence against China-based infringers. Key take-aways for attendees will include: (1) an overview of the procedures that plaintiffs generally follow in pursuing “Schedule A” litigation; (2) the use of electronic service in lieu of serving overseas defendants under The Hague Convention; (3) how defendants and platforms typically respond to “Schedule A” cases; (4) how certain U.S. courts are responding to the proliferation of “Schedule A” cases; and (5) strategic considerations when considering enforcement of U.S. judgments in China, including assessment of the chances of securing recoveries, effecting service to the satisfaction of Chinese judges, and other practical considerations.
Wallace Feng
Associate
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Wallace Feng’s practice focuses on patent and trademark infringement litigation. His practice includes representation of clients in U.S. District Courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission. Wallace also has experience in patent matters relating to medical devices and biological sciences. In addition, he litigates “Schedule A” trademark infringement actions in a wide variety of jurisdictions, including the Northern District of Illinois and the Southern District of Florida. He has experience in pre-suit investigation, discovery, motion practice, pre-trial and trial preparation, and negotiating case resolution. In addition to his litigation matters, Wallace has been involved in prosecuting patent applications in the biological sciences and has experience in opinion work.
Nicole Kopinski
Shareholder
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Nicole Kopinski practices in the field of intellectual property law, with an emphasis on patent litigation and counseling in the pharmaceutical, biological, and chemical arts. She is experienced in all aspects of federal patent litigation, including pre-suit investigation and case strategy, fact and expert discovery, claim construction, dispositive motion practice, pretrial preparation, trial, and appeal. She has litigated complex patent disputes in a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals (Hatch-Waxman litigation), medical devices, and biochemical and chemical products.
Joe Simone
Co-Chair
East IP
Joe Simone is the co-chair of East IP, a Chinese intellectual property firm. He obtained his BA in Chinese studies from the University of Pennsylvania (1984) and his JD from American university (1987). Joe has been assisting companies with IP protection in Greater China since 1988. Most of his work focuses on trademark, copyright and unfair competition matters, including registration and enforcement. Throughout his career, Joe has actively supported research and advocacy in IP protection in China, with a particular focus on bad faith trademark registration, anti-counterfeiting and intermediary liability. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the IPO’s International Trademark committee.
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