Intellectual Property (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Mayer Brown is a respected practice that provides a wide range of IP services to a high-end client base, including many well-known Chinese and overseas brand owners. The law firm is known for its expertise in trade mark and patent litigation cases. The team also enjoys a strong reputation for its commercial IP work, particularly in the field of copyright licensing. It is well equipped to advise on IP portfolio management and brand protection. Mayer Brown is instructed by blue-chip clients in the fashion, consumer goods, telecommunications, technology and education sectors. The team is also active on IP matters involving South-East Asian countries and the USA. Nvidia & Mellanox and South China Morning Post are part of the firm's clientele.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown acted for Cummins on the management of its IP portfolio, including enforcement actions in various jurisdictions in Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown provides excellent advice and is up to date with recent changes in law and procedure."
"Mayer Brown breaks down complex issues in such a way that is easy to understand and relevant to the client's business."
"Mayer Brown provides excellent advice and is up to date with recent changes in law and procedure."
"Mayer Brown breaks down complex issues in such a way that is easy to understand and relevant to the client's business."
Notable Practitioners
Gabriela Kennedy maintains a highly active practice in the IP arena and is well known for her expertise across a broad range of non-contentious and contentious mandates. Her significant experience in handling IP portfolio audits and management mandates coupled with her IP enforcement and commercial IP expertise wins her many instructions from Chinese and international household names.
"She provides sound and timely advice."
Amita Haylock offers advice on a wide range of contentious and transactional IP matters, including copyright and trade mark infringement cases and licensing deals. She is active in representing entities in the technology sector.
"Amita always provides excellent advice and understands our commercial objectives well."
"We get great value and actionable insights from her and the leadership she brings."
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