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China > Intellectual property: foreign firms Tier 2

Deacons fields a deep bench comprising patent attorneys qualified in Australia, China, Europe and the UK, all of whom are well-versed in large trademark portfolios and prosecution matters. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the team further draws on support from representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The dual-qualified Annie Tsoi (China and the UK) advises on all aspects of IP and is an advisor to leading global companies in the luxury goods, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, entertainment, fashion and electronics sectors. Tsoi co-heads the practice with the triple-qualified Catherine Zhen (New York, Canada and China) who specialises in China IP protection strategy and contentious matters. Other recommended individuals include Dora Si, whose expertise further spans setting up e-platforms and partnerships with local e-commerce platforms for foreign clients, and Tracy Li, who was promoted to partner in January 2023.