Intellectual Property (International Firms)

Matthew Laight leads the firm's Asia-Pacific regional IP practice and receives plaudits for his cross-border IP litigation expertise. He continues to attract mandates from entities in the utility and TMT sectors.

Matthew has excellent commercial awareness and a strategic mindset while being fully aware of case-specific details. He is a valuable adviser for the most complex Asian and global matters.

Alison Wong is highly regarded for the depth of her experience in the IP field. She excels at handling the full range of trade mark mandates, frequently acting for clients in the life sciences, biotechnology and chemical sectors. She is well equipped to advise on infringement cases, enforcement strategy and regulatory matters.

Christine Yiu co-heads Bird & Bird's IP department from its base in Shanghai. She has extensive experience in cross-border patent and trade mark disputes, and offers additional expertise in FRAND licensing matters. She often acts for clients in the manufacturing, technology research and telecommunications sectors.

Christine is a great and reliable outside counsel.

Christine Yiu is very strong on strategy and has a true helicopter view which enables her to advise beyond just legal matters. When you are in a legal fight, you want to have her at your side.

Hank is the co-head of Bird & Bird's IP team, based in Hong Kong. He specialises in trade mark, product design and copyright issues, providing counsel to clients in the creative, sports and consumer industries.

Hank is an incredible partner who provides valuable advice and strategy that helps us protect our IP rights in China.

Hank is extremely helpful and thinks outside the box and provides great advice and options.

Ted Chwu is the Managing Partner of Bird & Bird Greater China, based in Hong Kong, and co-heads the global technology and communications group. He specialises in patent prosecution and infringement within the aerospace, software and technology sectors.

Ted is a lawyer familiar with the client's concerns and the Chinese market.

Rieko Michishita is a partner in the IP group in Beijing. Fluent in three languages, she is a trusted advisor to Japanese companies, managing both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.