Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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+852 2248 6000About
Provided by Bird & Bird
Our Group has been active in IP matters for over two decades and provides a comprehensive offering across the Asia Pacific region. We have one of the most respected IP teams in the region and excel at managing complex projects across multiple jurisdictions. While our clients include some of the world’s leading brand names, we are also committed to helping small and medium businesses protect their valuable intellectual property. Skilled in both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property law, we have expertise in all areas of IP, including trademarks, patents, trade secrets, copyright and designs and enormous strength and an enviable track record in providing strategic commercial IP advice as well as advice on IP litigation.
We are known for our deep industry expertise, particularly in technology and innovation driven sectors such as life sciences and healthcare. We advise on every aspect of the business cycle of a life science and healthcare product or service including portfolio management and brand protection, technology transfers, IP licensing and transactions, regulatory and privacy issues, competition law, R&D collaborations, clinical trials, marketing arrangements, multi-jurisdictional trademark and patent disputes and product liability. Many of our lawyers are dual qualified with additional degrees. They able to understand the business and scientific needs of our clients which enables us to deliver the very highest level of quality advice and service.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird is a law firm with highly reputed IP specialists with strongholds in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, whilst also offering Japan expertise from its Singapore office. The firm offers an impressive IP skill set, being especially talented in brand management issues, including trade mark enforcement and exploitation. It has particular industry expertise in the technology, electronics and life sciences sectors. The team advises both government and multinationals on intellectual property law, and boasts an array of strategic partnerships with respected local firms in Malaysia, South Korea and Indonesia.
Matthew Laight is the head of the firm's regional IP practice. The key country contact for Australia is Jane Owen, while Lorraine Tay heads the Singapore practice. Alban Kang is based in Singapore and is also a contact for Japan.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird acted for Troy Laboratories in its acquisition of animal healthcare products with trade marks and patents, including well-known brands Avenge, Zapp Encore and Maggo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird is always very clear in its explanations, not just saying what we can't do but being very constructive and imaginative in showing us a path to a solution."
"They provide thoughtful and thorough advice with a good business perspective."
"They have always delivered on budget and, if they feel the matter will exceed a fee estimate, there is ample notice provided and a new fee estimate agreed."
"Bird & Bird is always very clear in its explanations, not just saying what we can't do but being very constructive and imaginative in showing us a path to a solution."
"They provide thoughtful and thorough advice with a good business perspective."
"They have always delivered on budget and, if they feel the matter will exceed a fee estimate, there is ample notice provided and a new fee estimate agreed."
Members
Provided by Bird & Bird
Anan Sivananthan
Christine Yiu
Jane Owen
Lynne Lewis
Head of Department
Rieko Michishita
Troy Gurnett
Industries
Provided by Bird & Bird
Automotive
Aviation & Defence
Energy & Utilities
Financial Services
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Media, Entertainment & Sport
Retail & Consumer
Tech & Comms