Intellectual Property: International | Asia-Pacific

Hogan Lovells has a talented team known for its prowess in tackling both patent and trade mark issues. The firm is frequently retained by leading manufacturing, technology and life sciences companies from Japan and abroad. It is adept in trade mark clearance and portfolio management, and is active handling patent infringement and invalidation proceedings. The team also advises on IP-related transactional matters, including IP licensing mandates.

Morrison Foerster fields a top-tier IP group acclaimed for its patent work involving contentious and non-contentious issues, as well as its adept handling of trade mark and trade secrets disputes. The firm is regularly instructed by blue-chip corporations active in the TMT and pharmaceutical spheres, and excels in dealing with the IP aspects of major M&A transactions and joint ventures. The team also offers expertise in monetising IP portfolios and handles complex cross-border mandates, especially those related to the USA. Key clients include ARM, Fujitsu America and TDK.

Baker McKenzie maintains a robust practice, skilled at taking on a variety of IP issues and well known for its handling of global IP portfolio management and anti-counterfeiting matters, as well as trade mark and patent litigation. The firm assists on licensing and other commercialisations, as well as cross-border corporate acquisitions. Its team attracts an enviable roster of well-known Japanese and international corporates, including in the TMT, consumer goods and retail sectors.

Jones Day ably assists clients with global trade mark protection strategies as well as an array of patent matters, from infringements to licensing agreements. The firm also offers specialist IP advice in the context of business restructuring processes. The team attracts an enviable roster of Japanese and international clients from the life sciences, technology, manufacturing, telecommunications and chemical sectors. Key clients include NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Dell and Kaken Pharmaceutical.

Paul Hastings maintains a strong reputation for its work on patent litigation and infringement disputes. The firm is particularly adept at handling mandates involving the USA and is highly regarded for representing domestic and international companies active in the pharmaceutical, TMT, chemical and manufacturing industries. The team also handles transactional and IP licensing matters. Its clients include JSR Life Sciences, Daiichi Sankyo and Actelion Pharmaceuticals.