Intellectual Property (International Firms)

AWA fields a team of specialists that focuses on advisory work in the IP sphere. The team is experienced in advising on a broad range of non-contentious patent and trade mark matters, and is especially active in filings and prosecutions. It is also equipped to advise on portfolio management and enforcement actions. The practice is sought by international entities in the technology, pharmaceutical, automotive and manufacturing sectors. The firm serves a host of clients from its bases in Beijing and Hong Kong.

"The team has a tremendous depth of knowledge and is so quick to get straight to the heart of the matter and explain in easy to understand terms what the clients' options are."

"The AWA team provides very clear, actionable advice and recommendations."

Lim Ai-Leen maintains a highly active IP practice and is widely known for her experience handling trade mark and patent filings and oppositions, in addition to advising companies on portfolio management. She wins acclaim for her business acumen and client service. "I could not be happier with Ai-Leen's service, level of sophistication and commercial awareness. She is so smart and always cheerful." "She is always on top of things."

Ashley Zhao is a partner in the Beijing office who is active on the full range of trade mark mandates, including registrations, cancellations, oppositions and prosecutions. "Ashley is an absolute gem. She is methodical and detail-oriented. She can deal with urgent matters as if she has had weeks to prepare and never seems to get flustered by any situation." "She always gives good recommendations from the client's perspective."