Intellectual Property (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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DLA Piper houses well-regarded IP practitioners with on-the-ground presence in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. It demonstrates skill in the full range of trade mark work, including opposition and infringement matters, as well as the enforcement of patent rights. Life sciences, pharmaceutical and technology constitute its core sectors of expertise, while the firm is also known for advising food and beverage, financial services, hospitality and consumer products companies, such as HSBC, Hillhouse Group and Corinthia Hotels.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper continued to advise HSBC on a range of trade mark and brand protection matters across Asia, including trade mark prosecution, opposition, enforcement and dispute matters, as well as portfolio management.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The DLA team has not only demonstrated very strong expertise in the area of intellectual property, but also strong capabilities in terms of cross-disciplinary collaboration, which is vital in providing us with a holistic view of the subject matter."
"The DLA team has demonstrated very strong problem-solving capability based on both reasoning and commercial sensibility."
"The DLA team has not only demonstrated very strong expertise in the area of intellectual property, but also strong capabilities in terms of cross-disciplinary collaboration, which is vital in providing us with a holistic view of the subject matter."
"The DLA team has demonstrated very strong problem-solving capability based on both reasoning and commercial sensibility."
Notable Practitioners
Horace Lam is based in Beijing and co-leads the IP and technology practice. He is recognised for his expansive practice in the IP space, with notable expertise in handling trade mark and patent prosecution and infringement cases, as well as advising on brand protection. His clientele includes entities in various sectors such as technology, media, sport and entertainment.
"He is really good. He can explain everything regarding trade mark laws and what obstacles are in the way."
"Horace is always very clear and practical in his advice. He explains the process in China to me clearly."
Edward Chatterton remains a popular choice among entities in consumer goods and financial services. He has notable expertise advising on portfolio management and brand protection strategy, as well as assisting with trade mark filing and enforcement matters.
"Edward Chatterton is razor-sharp and gets to the nub of issues instantly."
"Edward Chatterton provides commercial and pragmatic advice on IP issues globally."
Xiao Ting frequently represents major pharmaceutical and life sciences clients in patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation litigation. She also advises on patent filing and portfolio management.
"Ting has always been very responsive, and is able to deal with a range of complex issues."
"She demonstrates a strong ability in understanding the client's commercial objectives, and is able to tailor her advice accordingly."
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